The verdict is in, I saved ...

[Bad Wolf]

I suppose I could buy C/S/D and save less and work less. I kinda like the bragging rights though of saying I have zero fuel cost. (yeah I know, theres still gas, chains saws, but you know what I mean)
Actually I have a coffee can that I put $100/ month into and thats for any heat related expense, gas for the truck, new chains, building a shed last year for 8 cords, building another shed this year, replacing the ceramics. I figure after I'm done building/buying stuff I can cut that back to $50 or $25 a month.

 

[fabsroman]

I suppose I could buy C/S/D and save less and work less. I kinda like the bragging rights though of saying I have zero fuel cost. (yeah I know, theres still gas, chains saws, but you know what I mean)
Actually I have a coffee can that I put $100/ month into and thats for any heat related expense, gas for the truck, new chains, building a shed last year for 8 cords, building another shed this year, replacing the ceramics. I figure after I'm done building/buying stuff I can cut that back to $50 or $25 a month.

I'd be interested in hearing how the solar panels end up working out and how much it cost to install them. Thinking about applying for a variance for a windmill. They are allowed in my zone on 3 acre lots, but I only have 2 acres. We are on top of a hill and the wind here is pretty good. Would have generated a ton of electricity here the past two days. No variance needed for solar panels though.

 

[iceguy4]

Last year was mild, and I burned 1500 gallons for 11 months.

Do that math. UGH.

So far this year.. Hour meter says the oil boiler has run less than 25 hours. .85 nozzle. So less than 25 gallons!

LOVE my Vigas.

nozzels are rated @ 100psi...most modern burners are at least 140 psi so that equals 1.01 gph slightly over 25 gallons,,,

 

[pen]

I figure after I'm done building/buying stuff

We could start a pool for what year this happens for you. I'll take 2046

I keep telling myself I'll get there someday.

 

[Rob186]

I saved about 3000 this year with the new boiler next year will be a little less becouse I got log legths delivers for 450 bucks

 

[JP11]

nozzels are rated @ 100psi...most modern burners are at least 140 psi so that equals 1.01 gph slightly over 25 gallons,,,

I thought that was the case.. but only had heard it anecdotally. Never had seen it in print. I don't think my hourmeter has actually hit 25 yet.. but it was close the last time I looked.

My wife got lazy yesterday with the high temps, and ran out of storage. She's not being as careful to hit 195 at night.. so many mornings it's 150. Takes a small fire in the morning. Tanks stop supplying heat at 135.. and oil kicks on.

JP

 

[iceguy4]

I thought that was the case.. but only had heard it anecdotally. Never had seen it in print. I don't think my hourmeter has actually hit 25 yet.. but it was close the last time I looked.

My wife got lazy yesterday with the high temps, and ran out of storage. She's not being as careful to hit 195 at night.. so many mornings it's 150. Takes a small fire in the morning. Tanks stop supplying heat at 135.. and oil kicks on.

JP

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