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Forum: Biofuels 01-02-13, 03:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Good idea, but Kip has a large abundance of wood....

Good idea, but Kip has a large abundance of wood. Would the solar hot water panels generate enough hot water for the evening/night heating needs? Would you use a large storage tank to store hot...
Forum: Biofuels 01-02-13, 01:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Nice looking shop. I like the elevator platform...

Nice looking shop. I like the elevator platform lift. You said you want to spend around $500? I would look in the local craigslist for a wood stove and put in the secondary burn tubes. I would...
Forum: Biofuels 01-01-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Kip, how tall are your ceilings? My shop peaks...

Kip, how tall are your ceilings? My shop peaks out at about 20 feet. I installed the heat pump return air intake at that peak and have been able to pull the hot air and recirculate it across the...
Forum: Biofuels 03-14-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
I was re-reading Benpope's post and saw the last...

I was re-reading Benpope's post and saw the last section, I highlighted it in bold. Thanks Benpope!

I've disconnected my dryer and only use the dehumidifier to dry my clothes, so I have no idea...
Forum: Biofuels 03-14-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Does anybody have any idea how hot/cool the...

Does anybody have any idea how hot/cool the chimney flue should be? Mine is about 375 at the stovetop, 214 at 12" from the stovetop, 185 at eye level, and 100 near the ceiling. Its only the reading...
Forum: Biofuels 03-05-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Well, my secondary burn modification to my wood...

Well, my secondary burn modification to my wood stove is a success. After the fire was started and burning for about 10 minutes, there is a lack of smoke coming out the chimney. Its just amazing.
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Forum: Biofuels 03-05-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
You can see a better burn thru the glass and no...

You can see a better burn thru the glass and no smoke coming out of the chimney. Its REALLY obvious when you see one that is a normal wood stove and one that is a secondary burn stove. Its really...
Forum: Biofuels 03-05-12, 12:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
The secondary burn modification is complete and...

The secondary burn modification is complete and ready for a test fire. All of the parts used to make this modification are used pieces of metal repurposed from things like a old treadmill, and some...
Forum: Biofuels 02-29-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Here are a couple of photos of the latest wood...

Here are a couple of photos of the latest wood stove secondary burn modification. The first picture is the overhang that needed to be cut to make room for the secondary burn fresh air supply.

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Forum: Biofuels 02-28-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
My thought on that is that is how leaky most...

My thought on that is that is how leaky most houses are already. I recently pulled out the sliding window to clean it. There is a track at the bottom that has vents in it to the outside. Its not...
Forum: Biofuels 02-27-12, 11:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,130
Posted By Geo NR Gee
I picked up a newer EPA Certified wood stove with...

I picked up a newer EPA Certified wood stove with the secondary burn for cheap. I also got one for free that was made in 1985 and plan on converting it to a secondary burn stove. It looks very...
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