Any Wood-fired Water Heaters, Not using an OWB?

[T Osborn]

In an ongoing effort to be energy independent, I'd like to replace my propane water heater. I've "Googled" the subject but I only get hits for OWB's or home-made heaters. While I do have the tools and ability to design/build a unit, the insurance folks frown on such "creativity"
So, does anyone know of the availability of a residential wood-fired water heater? If not, perhaps opportunity knocks....

 

[Jimbob]

Yes there is:
http://www.greenwoodusa.com/greenwood-series-wood-furnace.php

If that's what you are looking for.

 

[T Osborn]

No, not a furnace. A water heater. But thanks for the link

 

[fossil]

I understand there are woodburning water heaters made for hot tubs, but I have no experience with them. Rick

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Those furnaces- EKO, Tarm, etc- all provide domestic hot water as well. Expensive way to go if not running your heat off them too.

Look in the "Boiler Room" forum.

 

[T Osborn]

Here's a link to something like what I need. Check out the "fine print" in Red.
(broken link removed to http://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=1775)

 

[fossil]

Interesting. It's on backorder. Must be plenty of people who don't mind having their lives threatened. :bug: Rick

 

[kenny chaos]

Did you see the "more pictures" of that water heater set-up? Hehehehe.

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Ya Ozzy I liked that- "Note: Not UL listed. Not pressure tested. If not properly used or installed, may explode with life-threatening force." LOL

 

[InTheRockies]

Actually, that kind of language (cautionary) could apply to most things sold today. Heck, you've got some areas having to label things that are common sense, like wash your hands after handling raw meat, etc, etc. Everyone wants to blame lawyers, but it's really human greed that has created the litigious mess we're in--far too many people want to strike it rich without working for it, just like far too many want their 15 minutes of fame (and their perceived attendant fortunes). (I truly hate the offshoots of this mentality especially reality TV.)

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Intherockies- I agree there's some silly CYA language required on products, but lack of UL listing on a water heater that you might put in your house... maybe in the greenhouse...

Thankfully they at least caution yu to install your own pressure relief valve.

 

[InTheRockies]

I agree that UL testing is important and I personally wouldn't install this inside my house. However, the area that I've retired to certainly still has a number of pioneering spirits who still live off the grid. Most of these individuals at least tend to have more common sense to know how to safely install and operate such non-electric appliances. Sadly, the same can't be said of a significant portion of the general population.

 

[JustWood]

Check with the Amish in your area. Here they have what looks like a factory built wood water heater. Very well constructed and what I hear from my Amish friends they work good and last a long time also.