Save Energy With A Wood Hot Water HeaterA wood fired stove used for heating and for cooking makes sense in a rustic setting or areas when electricity might go out for extended periods or for atmosphere. A wood fired water heater utilizing this power source that is already burning and already installed, makes excellent sense. However wood to heat water is not usually the best choice for boilers or radiators since it requires more fuel and more attention than other heating alternatives. Now to get down to the obvious about wood burning water heaters, they usually use a wood stove which is already installed, and simply can’t put out the amount of hot water required for radiator heating. They also require the fuel source (wood) to be fed into it manually so if you plan on a wood fired water heater, plan also on putting more wood on the fire. When considering a wood fired hot tub then most wood fueled water heaters will require about 15 to 20 lbs of wood (depends on the type) and take about 2 hours to heat a 150 gallon hot tub to 100 degrees or so. Also though wood is a natural fuel it is not necessarily the most “green” fuel source. Wood produces smoke and smoke contains small particulates that contribute to smog and are not green in any fashion, just greener than some fuel alternatives. For those seeking a more natural and sustainable energy source for hot water, then solar panels emit no particles, produce no pollution and can both heat hot water and provide heating for the home and even produce electricity. Solar panels may lack the aroma and the ambiance of a wood fire but they will not contribute to environmental pollution either. To summarize a wood hot water heater is probably most efficient and makes the most sense if you already use wood in some other capacity as a heat source or cooking fuel. Converting the excess heat produced by a wood burning appliance already installed will require a plumber since this can be one risky do it yourself project which improperly done can result in an explosion. Once installed adequate hot water for a small family or weekend retreat can be produced using an already existing fuel source. Wood fueled hot tubs make great carry along luxuries for camping, hunting or weekend retreats and use a readily available heat source, wood, though it will require a lot of it. |
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