I like burning Sugar Maple, but if I split the smaller rounds before stacking they burn too fast. If I stack them in the round with the bark on, it...
I've been reviewing plant processes (photosynthesis, transpiration, respiration), to try to get an idea of the relative value of various types of...
What happens in this situation; Collector with tubes arranged so that the in feed is at the bottom, tubes are arranged to promote thermosyphon,...
With Temps hovering around 115*F around Sidney Aus., people freezing in Greece, and the inability of people to stay warm following Sandy, I got to...
I've been burning through some well seasoned Ironwood for this cold snap (-8* yesterday morning). It has a delightful, nutty aroma and has to rank...
I can't get the notion out of my head that the energy used to get upstairs in one's home could (mostly) be recovered on the down trip and put to good...
Brunswick, east of Albany. Free column, Dec. 4th.
I'm in the process of moving the washer/ dryer upstairs and dreaded cutting a new vent opening in the side of the house. My neighbor suggested using...
Does anyone know of attempts to enhance the light output of a wood fire? Since the stove is operating during the season of reduced sunlight, it...
While participating in the below thread on electric resistance heat, I happened across a mint condition Amana Radar Range microwave oven from the...
When circulating fluid for hydronic radiant heating, the larger the radiator (whole floor as opposed to baseboard), the lower the temperature of the...
Lots of interesting gizmos on this forum! I dig that panel interlock, and now the mini generator. When I worked on the railroad, our welder had a...
Does anyone make gas ranges with an integral heater anymore? Maybe a direct vent model? Are the older ones safe to use if properly vented? Ehouse
A lot of posts seem to be asking about overfire and/or air control problems. Is it possible for a convection loop to form in a chimney under certain...
I've been Hand-splitting Ironwood (hop hornbeam), about 12" 'round by 14" and would caution anyone to turn the heart away from you after busting the...
Why are b-vent stoves less efficient than direct vent and by how much, in general? Is it because using room air pulls in cold air through...
my 6" class A chimney was hooked to an oil furnace when I bought the house. The interior is coated with about a sixteenth of an inch of fine black...
I have a very nice weso tile stove model 020, the smallest one. The exit flue has an ID of 4 3/16". The Chimney is 6" Class A. I need to have an...
I have a spare piece of 6" class A double wall insulated pipe 36" long. I need to extend my chimney (same pipe) 15"downward to rest in my support...
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