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OBTAINING DOMESTIC HOT WATER (DHW) FROM A WOOD STOVE

Obtaining Domestic Hot Water from a Wood or Coal Stove Many folks have expressed a desire to obtain hot water from their stoves. First, I should mention that this article refers to Domestic Hot Water, meaning the water that is used to wash dishes, take showers, etc. A woodstove cannot produce the volumes of water needed to heat your home …

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PELLET AND CORN CENTRAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

Pellet and Corn Furnaces and Boilers Introduction Over the past decade, a quiet revolution has been taking place in Europe and in certain parts of North America, centering on the use of locally-produced wood pellets and corn or corn/pellet mixtures for residential central heat. The increasing popularity of these heaters is largely being driven by high fossil fuel costs, although …

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USING STORAGE TANKS WITH BIOMASS BOILER SYSTEMS.

Water storage can be a great addition to a wood or pellet boiler system, however you must plan the system well in order to gain the maximum advantage. You can use the calculator below to get a rough idea of how much water storage you might need to achieve your goals.————————————————————————*Maximum temperature of storage170 180 190*Lowest temp of storage110 120 …

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