Hi Everyone, I read this thread with interest as we have just developed exactly what you were looking for Hacker. Check out www dot dshh dot info
I like to think of it as:
FREE HEAT FOR LIFE ;-)
We did the development in NZ, and now have interest from all over since we received Patent Pending status.
Our Digital Self-Heating Home system (DSHH) uses sun when available, stores excess summer solar under the slab, integrates log wetback (fireplace Boiler) AND hot water heat pump. In addition we integrated hot water into the package so the HW Heat pump heats the hot water first then the house.
We don't have a presence in the US yet, will be looking for regional key distributors sometime next year, but for now can get the specialized stuff. Realize the Thermal heat core storage is normally put in at time of foundation. It can be put in beside an existing home if the home is thermally efficient and the pipes are in the floor slab.
Any interest should be funneled through info at dshh dot info. We are gearing up for the 110V scenario at present due to interest from Canada.
Cheers for now,
Captron
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