[Kingcoal]

A heating system has to looked at from a distance. There are often several things that need to be improved to save fuel. For instance, my old furnace was over sized for the house. It used to "short cycle" a lot, which wastes a lot of fuel. Even though it had the same efficiency rating as the new one, the new one uses much less fuel because it is a lower btu unit and runs in widely spaced long cycles. New windows, doors and lots of house doctoring have saved me a lot.

[jsb1969]

"Some example data was taken with the solar furnace. On a sunny day with a 10 degree C outdoor temperature, the furnace was able to increase the interior garage air from 12 degrees C to 29 degrees C. The fan's air flow rating is 30 cubic feet per minute at full speed"

Interesting, eh?



http://www.solorb.com/elect/solarcirc/s ... index.html

[PeakOilPrincess]

I have found all sorts of solar stuff like that on the web, including this:
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Sp ... eating.htm


Most of it seems to be circa 1970s energy crisis time. You can tell by the haircuts and the clothes the people wear in many of the photos.


What I would like to find is a website that has collected data on all these solar gizmos and how they fared over the past 30 years. Anyone know of such a website?

[rethin]

Can anyone advise me on a biomass furnace?

My father owns some land in upstate NY. His house is currently heated via propane.

We have been talking of PO preparedness and one point has been switching from/adding to the propane furnace with a biomass furnace. (He's already installing a PV system).

I googled this and have found mostly websites from vendors trying to sell furnaces.

Can anyone point me to some more general resources reguarding these (or other) heating systems?

Thanks

[Tanada]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('rethin', 'C')an anyone advise me on a biomass furnace?

My father owns some land in upstate NY. His house is currently heated via propane.

We have been talking of PO preparedness and one point has been switching from/adding to the propane furnace with a biomass furnace. (He's already installing a PV system).

I googled this and have found mostly websites from vendors trying to sell furnaces.

Can anyone point me to some more general resources reguarding these (or other) heating systems?

Thanks

[rethin]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Tanada', '
')
I would be willing to do a little googling for you myself

[NoWorries]

PEI
News item from Canada's smallest province, after thieves stole the furnace oil from a local church.
moved to current energy news by Eastbay

[HEADER_RACK]

A lock will only keep an honest man honest.

[Fishman]

So what can you put in the furnace oil to screw up the use of the stolen fuel? Perhaps a setup tank with significant gasoline mixed, perhaps blow up their furnace?

[emeraldg40]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Fishman', 'S')o what can you put in the furnace oil to screw up the use of the stolen fuel? Perhaps a setup tank with significant gasoline mixed, perhaps blow up their furnace?

[Rabbit]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'w')hat to do?

[EndOfSewers]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('HEADER_RACK', 'A') lock will only keep an honest man honest.

[gandolf]

I drain my petrol from the tank each night and bring it inside with me where it is safe.

It means I have to leave my Flatscreen TV and DVD player outside to make room... But no one seems interested in these inexpensive items

[Twilight]

For fixed tanks, why not try a covering of razor wire with bells?

[emeraldg40]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Rabbit', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'w')hat to do?

[vision-master]

Instead of replacing my central natural gas furnace from the early 70's, I'm thinking for getting one of these instead. They ain't cheap tho. About $3,000. Wood heat is not a option were I live.
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'S')tandard Features
- Ultra High Efficiency
- Pilotless Automatic Ignition
- Unlimited Venting Possibilities - Including Down
- Wide Adjustable BTU Range
- Automatic, 2-Speed 450 CFM Fan
- Built-in Heat Port - Transfers Heat to Another Room
- 5-Piece Ceramic Log Set with Embers
- True-Flame™ Burner Technology - Realistic Flame
- Back Flame Shut Off
- Smart Valve™ Control
- Sealed Combustion Chamber
- 180 Degee Viewing Area
- Ceramic Glass
- 24 Karat Gold Glass Trim
- Approved for Use in Manufactured Homes
- Brick Pattern Refractory
- Heavy Gauge Steel Construction

BTU Range - Wide Adjustable BTU Range

Maximum Input Rating (BTU / hr) - Natural Gas: 43,000 Propane: 43,000

Minimum Output Rating (BTU / hr) - Natural Gas: 12,000 Propane: 12,500

Efficiency - Up to 92% AFUE

[Cashmere]

Why is wood not an option? Are you downtown? Code?

[drew]

Get a new furnace. That thing uses gas anyways.

There are bi-fuel furnaces btw. Google it and you'll find a manufacturer down there that makes 'em.

Your options are gas or oil in combination with wood or coal. You have to choose either gas or oil from the manufacturer. Last time I looked the furnace was $5,000.

Coal is pretty cheap!



Cough, cough!!

Drew

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Cashmere', 'W')hy is wood not an option? Are you downtown? Code?

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('drew', 'G')et a new furnace. That thing uses gas anyways. There are bi-fuel furnaces btw. Google it and you'll find a manufacturer down there that makes 'em. Your options are gas or oil in combination with wood or coal. You have to choose either gas or oil from the manufacturer. Last time I looked the furnace was $5,000. Coal is pretty cheap! Cough, cough!!