outdoor furnace/boiler to heat home

[jorjenzak]

I looked at Heatmor and it looks good with stainless steel box.

Anyone used a Heatmor?

Recommend another manufacturer?

Any help as I start looking into this way to get away from costly electric heat is appreciated!

:^D

[RobC]

Check this out for starters.http://www.woodheat.org/technology/outboiler.htm

[mikey ny]

I have a HS Tarm and I like it. I got mime old and used for free so of course i like it. Chect out info@woodboilers.com. I also have looked aroud at other types of boilers. The Seton boiler really interests me. Try googling seton boilers. Beware there are many false efficiency claims in this racket. One bit of advice I got from an oltimer was not to get an oversized boiler, it will satisfy your heating needs too quickly and produce lots of smoke and creosote. Most Boiler salepeope  size boilers to heat your house on the coldest day of the year for your area. You may have 8 of these days so the rest of the year your boiler is way over fired wasteing whatever fuel you burn. Of course you don't want to be cold on those days so you size your boiler to  those days. If you use a wood boiler  in addition to other heat, undersize it a bit and it will be much more efficient for more days of the season.

[nanotech]

I'm leaning towards corn burners myself.

Here's one:

http://www.woodlandstoves.com/product.asp?Product_Id=87980

But this is the type/style I'm more inclined to go for:

http://www.thekernelburner.com/

A nearby neighbor spent $2,100 heating his house three years ago with propane and electricity.  The last two winters he's had a corn burner in his house.  His heat bill went down to $576 for the two years COMBINED!!!  Oh, and his house pushes the 4,000 sq ft mark....

[Peppyy]

I have a Wood Doctor and I love it. I have had mine for about 5 years now. Since I bought mine the company has built their own factory and now builds 5 sizes. you can get them in stainless or Boiler Plate which carrys a 30 yr warranty.

Mfg website http://wooddoctorfurnace.com.

Depending on where you are you might want something that doesn't smoke. The Wood Doctor Converter is a really nice unit. Burns standard chord-wood and heats up to 10,000 sqft.

My Father is a dealer and has sold a couple. Neighbors don't even know you have one unless they can see it they burn that clean.

If you want more info I am sure my Dad would be happy to help you out.

warmhome (at) sover dot net.

[jorjenzak]

http://www.americasheat.com/pricing.html

I like this but am unsure of how it would work with using heated air vs. heated water......I would have to locate it in the garage and take the air duct up into the attic to connect to the existing central heat/air ductwork.