Ok. Is the propane/wood combo still on the table?Unfortunately, we won't be able to make it for the beginning of the season. It will probably be release somewhere at the beginning of 2023.
Thanks,
Nick
Yes it is, high efficiency gas furnace.Ok. Is the propane/wood combo still on the table?
Beautiful.Yes it is, high efficiency gas furnace.
Thanks,
Nicolas
Nick, how will it work? Will the LP kick in when the fire is too low as a supplement and then shut down when the firebox is back up to temp? Or is it more of a one or the other setup?Yes it is, high efficiency gas furnace.
Thanks,
Nicolas
Kind of, using one thermostat for each heat source. Typically, people set the gas thermostat few degrees lower then the wood one. This way, if wood can keep up the gas furnace will take over.Nick, how will it work? Will the LP kick in when the fire is too low as a supplement and then shut down when the firebox is back up to temp? Or is it more of a one or the other setup?
If the gas side is high efficiency, it would have to be direct vent so no conflict there.Will they share exhaust flues?
I actually called them about a month ago. They told me that they’re releasing the wood/electric in March first, then the wood/gas at an unknown future date. I guess the hang up is on the propane end. They are cooperating with another manufacturer for the propane side of things and there’s delays with them, not PSG.I just noticed that the other day and was wondering why no gas combo...
Agreed. The wood/electric combo is a hard sell for many, especially in the US Northeast, where we have the highest electric rates in the country. The wood/propane is where most people would be interested if they are in the market for a combo furnaceWith gov't rebates it would probably be cheaper to just install a Mr Cool heat pump along with an EPA approved wood furnace. A heat pump is a heck of lot more efficient at turning a kW of energy into heat than a resistance heater is.
Are the supplies and returns well sealed and fully insulated, including the plenums?On the coldest days, my Max can just keep up in the main house and the zone over the garage gets a bit chilly. Main house is about 2700 sq/ft and room over garage is about 850 sq/ft. Plus, I have a TON of ductwork when you figure the wood furnace is at one end of the house and the garage is at the other end. The first floor runs are normal but the second floor is long and the garage room is longer.
Are the supplies and returns well sealed and fully insulated, including the plenums?
Interior duct insulation also helps a lot, especially for long runs. One test to determine the need is to measure the hot air temp at or near the plenum and the temperature at a far outlet, like the over the garage room.Yes, all joints are sealed and any ductwork outside the envelope of my house has been spray foam insulated.
Interior duct insulation also helps a lot, especially for long runs. One test to determine the need is to measure the hot air temp at or near the plenum and the temperature at a far outlet, like the over the garage room.
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