Bio Bricks - ??????'s

[rd.nckgirl]

Just seen these "Bio Bricks" and seem to look like they would work good. I've checked out a couple of mfg websites but I can't find any definitive info on whether you could use these in a "gasification" stove. I would assume so because we burn normal wood in it but I want to be sure before purchasing any. I have located a couple distrubitors near my home. My unit is a wood add-on furnace that is located in our basement and hooked up to our house venting system. If anyone can give any info pertaining to this, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
Frankie

 

[begreen]

I would contact the manufacturer. BioBricks are a good product but contain a lot of heat. I would be concerned about using them in a furnace. It's off label usage and has risks of a runaway fire. What brand furnace is this?

For a little more information, you can read up on them in the wiki section and PM BioPellet for more information and advice.

 

[Anji12305]

The local BioBrick supplier heats their warehouse with a similar setup.
They unpack an entire pallet, and stuff the works into the gaping maw with a forklift.

The warehouse is heated by circulating hot water attached to the furnace for approximately three days!

The catch is in setting the bricks in place properly to burn well, but not quickly.

The manufacturer will probably offer a disclaimer, as they are concerned about over-temperatures.

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In my first year with these, I have found one glaring problem - you can't really keep the bags outside.
Even under a tarp, in my woodshed, a full third of the bags have failed due to moisture infiltration.

These things burn great, but you need a dedicated space for storage.

 

[begreen]

Yeah, I think that's the essence of it. Use carefully with great respect for the heating potential. Depending on the furnace design, it may be possible to create a dense pack that will burn slowly, but I would approach it in incremental steps until I got to know what works well and safely.