******* Final Call. Appolgy for repeated mail.*************** **** This is only for Academicians and Researcher who have contribution for ecological...
Folks, Two snips with links explaining why responsible woodburning might be a good thing. I'm no scientist (the first quote starts with a bit of a mouthful...
From: http://www.woodheat.org/environment/carbon.htm "A wood fire does not contribute to global warming because no more carbon dioxide is released than the...
... It's only sustainable if you replace what you burn... Incidentally, the sample pack of N. Red Oak I received from the Ontario seed catalogue are...
I believe that I was watching NOVA this weekend on the subject of global warming. From the program, it is understood that global warming is happening,...
Well, I hate to pee on your fire, or whatever, I think global warming is BS. We are in one of the earths cycles that I have seen a few of. Will say no more. ...
... In discussions of global warming/climate change among non-specialists, all you get is wild theories, rigid denials and nasty disagreements. Add the subject...
I'm planning to sell my Tarm Solo MkII 60kW boiler purchased in 2001. Anyone have any experience on going prices for used units? Mine is in excellent shape....
During last winter, some of us were tracking reduced wood/fuel consumption. I have some updated numbers to provide. This season, the NG usage was down by 49%...
Hello, I have been browsing these archives and finding some great information on wood gasification. We are renovating a 5600 square foot schoolhouse in...
The only inherent downside to steam is that you need to have the water hotter than 220 F so it reduces your efficiency some but you could sure use wood You...
I am interested in either rebuilding my existing fireplace or using an insert that incorporates a hot water loop that I can then circulate through out my...
Hi Tim, The first thought that comes to my mind is: Why not contact the author of the "selling Tarm" post that closely preceded yours. Depending on your...
Tim this is a copy of a post I made last winter. Hope you find it helpful. I am a scrounge and many years ago a found a flat plate stainless steel heat ...
Hi first post some years ago we had what the Brits call a "back boiler" it was basicaly a copper box th width of the fire place 2" deep and @10 " high set 4"...
hi all-I am considering purchasing a DR WOODSPLITTER.I think these electric units would fit my needs perfectly if they perform as advertised.Does anyone out...
... ***As long as you're wood is split and stacked properly you shouldn't have any bug problems. I've never heard of anyone ever having bug infestations in...
Greetings. Well, my question is just what the title of my post says! :) What is the truth about pine/balsam fir creating alot of creosote? I've had alot of...
... The old timers all caution against the use of pine firewood. In my experience, though, the conventional knowledge of old timers is just about all wrong...
Yeah what John says, my limited experience with pine came up with the same thing; hot and you are fine, smolder it and you will plug your chimney. My sister...
I've burned exclusively Monterey Pine (pinus radiata) for several years, in both an old end-burning Jotul imitation, and a modern wide-door Avalon. Just 1-2...
Any out here operating a Tarm system off-the-grid? We have a Tarm less than 6 mos., it's great & does everything the maker claims it will... These guys know...
Last I checked, Tarm was discontinuing, but still had some naturally drafted boilers. That was 6 months ago. jtreference <jtreference@...> wrote: Any...
Is anyone using a EKO, and if you are what do you think of it? http://www.newhorizoncorp.com/offer.php?id=4 __________________________________________________ ...
... Funny you should ask. Last year a friend who builds off-grid stawbale houses installed a Tarm in his lastest one. The plumbing installation was done by a...
We have a few here in the Grand Rapids area. A local distributor here in town has been installing them for a year now. He personally owns a TARM, but is...
hello. i am trying to find out if burning ocean driftwood in my wood stove will cause harm to my chimney. i understand that it will produce harmfull pollution,...
Hi all, new to the group. We live in the Chicago suburbs in an old 1924 brick home. The living room, which has the original masonry fireplace, is by far the...