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  1. gimmegas
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    Is storage a "must" with a gasifier?

    I'm getting the idea that matching the boiler size to the size of the area you're heating is more important than the storage, although as you say...
    Post by: gimmegas, Feb 1, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  2. gimmegas
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    Is storage a "must" with a gasifier?

    OK. Will check them out.
    Post by: gimmegas, Feb 1, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  3. gimmegas
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    Is storage a "must" with a gasifier?

    I'm currently in VA, but will be moving to ME in another 1-2 yrs. Scrapyard, eh, outstanding! I'll poke around. I'm sure I'll find something. Not...
    Post by: gimmegas, Jan 31, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  4. gimmegas
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    Is storage a "must" with a gasifier?

    Maple, I was thinking they were six sided, not cylindrical, so stacking would be like putting boxes on top of each other. Ha ha ha ha ha ha....
    Post by: gimmegas, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Is storage a "must" with a gasifier?

    I like the battery analogy, Maple. I also like the idea of hooking a couple of smaller tanks together and maybe even stacking them (thereby...
    Post by: gimmegas, Jan 29, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  6. gimmegas
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    Is storage a "must" with a gasifier?

    I like the longer b/w fires part. Then again, if they cool down enough it takes more fire to get them back to temp. Maple1 has a good answer to the...
    Post by: gimmegas, Jan 29, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  7. gimmegas
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    Is storage a "must" with a gasifier?

    OK. Since we are talking about storage here, I was wondering how much volume does a 1000 gal tank take up, and what are the advantages of 1000 gal...
    Post by: gimmegas, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  8. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    Maple, so you're saying before I cross it off my must have list, I should perhaps consider it? It can be an add-on, right? Thanks- Gimme
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  9. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    OK, Maple. I will keep the baseboard idea in the possible category.
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  10. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    OK, TS. Now I at least know the terminology. Pex-crosslinked polyethylene..cool. I knew about radiant in subfloor, but it sounds like you and JP...
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  11. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    K, thanks. As I told JP, I might do it if I was wealthy, but based on what you guys are saying I should start playing the lottery if I want geo.
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  12. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    Thanks for the reply, JP. I will cross that off my must have list as well. I would like to do it b/c I believe in trying but, like you, I like to...
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    JP, do you know anyone that has bored holes in the ground for heat (geotherm)? Just a thought. Cost effective? Maybe not in the short term and in...
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  14. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    I've not heard of that unit before, Maple. Do you have baseboard? 'No fans' means you're not pushing air??
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  15. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    Alright. I'll consider that, but I'm just a little concerned about what might go wrong (it might be remote that it would) if something wears out,...
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  16. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    Revision, eh. OK. I'll be in the Brewer neighborhood (relatively) so I will check them out. Thanks for the info. - Gimme
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    Fred, I think I have had them, but I can't remember when. From what I recall, they were small, bite sizeish pieces of meat (purportedly chicken,...
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    UNfortunately, JP, I will have to continue to work during construction so i won't be much help w/ the installation of the radiant. Obviously you...
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    Ozzie, OK. I'm sold on the storage thing. Thanks, neighbor.
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  20. gimmegas
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    Looking for wood/gas (propane) combo boiler

    Maple, got it Thank you.
    Post by: gimmegas, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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