First post (after much lurking). I've read (almost to the point of divorce!), but wanted to see if I could get some direct answers.
I am using a 1978 Tarm wood boiler in my basement. I cut and season one year my own wood. I would like to update by placing this unit in a shed about 100' from the house, which would allow for wood storage, etc. At this point, I would not be adding storage, and have the need to look for the longest practical burn times. I fully understand that storage is the answer, but as always, price is a concern for total dollars invested at one time. I am envisioning a straight chimney which I can clean frequently (due to the idling causing creosote).
My Btu/H for the worst case (-10 outside to 75 inside) temperature scenario is around 139,000. Would you recommend oversizing? I understand some boilers respond to room temperatures, like what is advertised by the AHS Wood Gun.
Thanks for all of the reading, past and future.
Bill
I am using a 1978 Tarm wood boiler in my basement. I cut and season one year my own wood. I would like to update by placing this unit in a shed about 100' from the house, which would allow for wood storage, etc. At this point, I would not be adding storage, and have the need to look for the longest practical burn times. I fully understand that storage is the answer, but as always, price is a concern for total dollars invested at one time. I am envisioning a straight chimney which I can clean frequently (due to the idling causing creosote).
My Btu/H for the worst case (-10 outside to 75 inside) temperature scenario is around 139,000. Would you recommend oversizing? I understand some boilers respond to room temperatures, like what is advertised by the AHS Wood Gun.
Thanks for all of the reading, past and future.
Bill