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Found my cold weather backup unit........ Basement Installation?

Discussion in 'Random Ramblings' started by Boyd, Nov 22, 2010.

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  1. Nov 22, 2010 #1
    Boyd

    Boyd Recipient of The Biff Twang

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  3. Nov 23, 2010 #2
    Judy

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    Fortunately, there is the internet. I can't figure out how we lived without it.

    We have a similar one with plans to get it up and running in a "pond house." Some day.
     
  5. Nov 23, 2010 #3
    Boyd

    Boyd Recipient of The Biff Twang

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    Quote:what's a pond house?
     
  7. Nov 23, 2010 #4
    Mattemma

    Mattemma Overrun With Chickens

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    Reminds me of my grandmothers WB stove.I liked it bettter than the gas stove she had later.I did welcome the tub with the wood buring water heater though.And the toilet was sweet after the outhouse.

    I recall seeing iron wood burning stoves listed at harbor freight. If dh would let me I would replace our gas fireplace insert with the wood burning stove.
    http://www.harborfreight.com/cast-iron-boxwood-heater-stove-32058.html
     
  9. Nov 23, 2010 #5
    Southernbelle

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    We have a big woodstove in the basement and it's completely encased in a (vented) hood attached to our ductwork with a blower. We can heat the entire house with that thing.
     
  11. Nov 23, 2010 #6
    Orchid

    Orchid Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Make sure any hot ducting or venting is at least 12" from any wood (i.e. floor joists) to avoid risk of fire, Boyd. [​IMG]

    I love wood heat, we have an outdoor wood boiler that heats our house and our garage. I don't know how we managed the propane bill before it!
     

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