Thanks,
We live in Ware. We'll be building in Hardwick.
We live in Ware. We'll be building in Hardwick.
RobC said:Jeff where do you call home ?
Welcome all, Rob
RobC said:Jeff where do you call home ?
Welcome all, Rob
Needshave said:I just found out putting the system outside reduces the efficiency of heat transfer to the water by 10% because of the need to use antifreeze. Another thing to take into consideration.
Needshave said:I just found out putting the system outside reduces the efficiency of heat transfer to the water by 10% because of the need to use antifreeze. Another thing to take into consideration.
woodsmaster said:You may be able to still have the boiler in a shed without glycol by having a pump circulate water every so often or an auxiliary heater in shed for times when the boiler is cold.
I will be putting mine in a shed with 1000 gal of storage also in shed ( no glycol ). Putting it in The house would be more efficient though.
Needshave said:woodsmaster said:You may be able to still have the boiler in a shed without glycol by having a pump circulate water every so often or an auxiliary heater in shed for times when the boiler is cold.
I will be putting mine in a shed with 1000 gal of storage also in shed ( no glycol ). Putting it in The house would be more efficient though.
One of my worries is an ice storm that could cause us to go without power for weeks. We were thinking of putting a wood cook stove in the kitchen to keep things from freezing if that happens. I suppose the antifreeze would be an insurance policy if the boiler were outside. Like insurance it comes with a price. Today I was thinking of putting the boiler in the basement and the wood in a carport next to the house with a chute to drop it in the basement. Thanks for all the suggestions.
WoodChoppa said:Cost??? I believe a masonry heater will actually set you back more than a gasification boiler. I'd be surprised if you could build one for less than $10,000, even the kits are pricey. The masons that build these heaters are very specialised and they don't work cheap!
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