Posted by Bret4207 on August 16, 2014 at 14:29:02 from (64.19.90.196):
In Reply to: outdoor wood furnace posted by WV 2cyl on August 16, 2014 at 05:32:06:
For those advocating pellets for fuel- that was a fine idea when pellets were $2.99 or even $2.50 a 50 lb bag. Last winter we saw prices climb to over $4.50 a bag. We went thru close to 3 tons at my daughters place and it's small. Whenever you consider a heat source that requires a specialized fuel, ( pellets, coal, corn, oil, electricity), you are tied to the demands of the market. That's where wood shines. As long as I'm physically able to cut wood I can heat my home. Some people see that as a tremendous burden. I see it as a tremendous asset.
As far as OWBs, I want one simply because I have lots of wood, enjoy hot water heat and my dream is heat in my garage! You spend 30 years on your back in front of a salamander or trying to force hot air down to the floor and you'll feel that way too. OWBs aren't for everyone and not for every location. OTOH, my indoor furnace is becoming a fire hazard and if i have to borrow money to replace a furnace, I'd rather it be outside. When you live 20-30 minutes from the firehouse a chimney fire isn't a laughing matter.
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