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Forum: Biofuels 01-02-13, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Daox
Good idea Gary. Or you could go even cheaper...

Good idea Gary. Or you could go even cheaper (and even passive) with solar hot air panels...
Forum: Biofuels 01-02-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,261
Posted By Daox
I believe you can have an outdoor wood furnace...

I believe you can have an outdoor wood furnace without insurance issues. Since its outside its not as big a risk. You could even use an indoor one outside by making some simple/small structure...
Forum: Biofuels 12-11-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,261
Posted By Daox
Well, if you're going to modify a stove for...

Well, if you're going to modify a stove for efficiency you might as well put a dedicated intake on it. That eliminates pulling air from the warm house.
Forum: Biofuels 03-14-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,261
Posted By Daox
I would think that as long as your burn is very...

I would think that as long as your burn is very hot you shouldn't have to worry about soot at all. What you'll eventually loose is the natural draft.
Forum: Biofuels 03-05-12, 06:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,261
Posted By Daox
Very cool. How do you plan on verifying they...

Very cool. How do you plan on verifying they actually do what they're supposed to do and/or what kind of improvement they've made?
Forum: Biofuels 11-29-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,261
Posted By Daox
After doing a bit more reading I'm more inclined...

After doing a bit more reading I'm more inclined to do as you originally suggested and line the inside with a fire brick. This would insulate the fire box and make it burn hotter. Then, I could...
Forum: Biofuels 11-29-10, 07:40 AM
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Views: 108,261
Posted By Daox
Hmmm, I really like that idea Ryland. Perhaps I...

Hmmm, I really like that idea Ryland. Perhaps I could duct the inlet from the blower that goes on the bottom to suck air through this larger diameter duct work over the exhaust.
Forum: Biofuels 11-26-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 108,261
Posted By Daox
Modifying a wood furnace to increase efficiency

My cousin just dropped me off a nice little wood furnace for my garage. Yep, another freebie! But, it does need work. From the name plate on it it looks like its from the early 80s. It is VERY...
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