I really enjoy watching your journey and both of your opinions about the overall experience thank you for the candid review of such major expense, definitely gave more direction when continplating making this kind of change.Ty
size of wood is a tradeoff between laziness and burning dry wood, meaning large wood does not dry well and you don't get any heat until the water is boiled out of the wood. If you cut your wood into smaller diameters then the water evaporates well before winter when you want the heat. technically you can split less but then you will go through more wood so you will have to haul and load more wood.
Wow Spencer, I have watched all of your videos and this is by far one of if not the most entertaining to date, don't get me wrong I enjoy all your vids, but this was just great to watch. you and Melissa have such a fantastic onscreen relationship, keep up the good work and hope to see Melissa plans for the wood shed soon.😊
🌲 Enjoyed seeing you both. Great video, editing, and music. Didn’t realize you both built this home 8-10 years ago. Please share that story sometime. Looking forward to the woodshed build ❤️
We haven't talked much about the building of the house because ... we're planning to write a book about it. but boy that plan has been many years in the works! so we'll have to see if it ever happens :)
I thought you were going to say at the end of this video, "This is not a how to video on doing a video chatting with your wife." I agree with all the comments, it was brilliant and maybe this should be a this is how to do it. You are an amazing example and thank you to both.
Reading the comments, I'm not the only one that has been greatly edified to see the way the two of you work together on camera; it's organic and not scripted and great. You guys vibe well. Something that we don't get to see much at all in modern culture and society. I had no idea that you'd only lose 3°F through 172.63' of hose! That's amazing! 😂 Dang, I have a wood stove and I average about 9 full cords in a heating season. Nice set up. Thanks for sharing
Nice of you to say, man. Much appreciated. We had thought about adding a woodstove instead (inside the house), but decided to save on space and heat two buildings with this big thing ... sounds like you have a pretty good setup
@@metaspencer I think you made the best decision. The outdoor wood furnace was also a good decision 😂 My set up really isn't that efficient. I have a Magic Heat reclaimer, which I think anyone with an indoor wood stove should have, but you're gonna be able to heat two buildings with a lot less wood. That's fantastic!
What you guys are missing is a mixing valve, that way a thermostat controls the temperature in the house, it allows hot water to enter the radiators only when needed, the water in the “boiler loop” is kept hot and is regulated by the damper on the boiler air control.
You said it! Absolutely. And it's been on my to-do list for a while now to figure out exactly how to figure that out ... thanks for the reminder! gotta set that up
It’s a winner and I expect to see more people doing this or having it installed, can’t depend on fuels but wood is pretty much everywhere in some states
I’m only 3 mins in and I can already relate so much 😂 I just replaced a 70 yr old gas stove with a pellet stove and the comment about attending to it like a pet and finally being able to relax it’s so comfy warm. Looking forward to the rest of the video
Get some ibc totes and stack your wood in them. You can use the plastic for lids. Makes keeping your wood dry and clean way easier. And if you have a tractor you can move them around easily.
i forgot about the boiler already but its great to see it standing its ground out there and earning its keep already. c'mon buddy... time for that wood shed... i recall a real easy to build backwoods shelter video with a night camping video where you hunted an apple or something with a bow... now that kinda shed would probably not hold enough wood... but it sure did look legit as a wood storage depot to me... great vid and regards to Mel from the Sothern most tip of Africa.
It is definitely a luxury to need to open windows mid-winter because your efficient heating is working so well! LOL We have that issue here too, and I can only imagine how much hotter we'd be if our house was as well-insulated with better windows. But the wood's free, less the gas for the chainsaws and our time, so no complaints! Can't wait to see what you guys put up as a wood shed!
Hey brother I hope you're having a good day. I really enjoy the back-and-forth banter between you and Melissa. And I finally realized what the issue is, she's from New York.😅 I am so sorry brother, and bless her heart.😂 Anywho, may Father YHVH God continue to bless y'all.
We talked a lot about putting a roof over the boiler, but ended up building the shed further away (about 12'). Melissa was worried about fires in the wood storage and that was something I was okay with avoiding too. So we'll see how the weather affects the boiler over time. It's built pretty much like a shed so it may hold up. The woodshed build is here: ruclips.net/video/CXTfgDaW4pU/видео.html
PRO TIP: Do what your wife wants. Life will be so much easier. I'm looking forward to the woodshed. A nice post and beam would be cool. I related to the heat thing. My mom would yell at use to put on a sweater all the time. I don't think we were allowed to turn the heat up more than 65. We had zero heat on the second floor and we all had electric blankets.
I’ve spent much of my life with central heating and the type of radiator you have. I now have to warm up with electric heaters and it’s not as comfortable. With all the wood you collect, it was an enlightened purchase ;)
Thanks! I found your channel because I am thinking of installing one of these. They are supposed to be really efficient. I am getting a price to have it installed. Great vid, keep us posted.
What a nice and gentle couple you are! Greetings from a sick, old and freezing man from northern germany who is out of wood while it is still cold outside. Where the hell is the climate change if you need it???
I'm hoping the temperatures rise for you soon! The last time we were in Germany was during the summer, and we had some great hikes and walks ... those days will come soon!
How can I find these heat radiators you installed in your house? Can't seem to find them on the internet. I can find electric ones on Amazon but that's it. What's the name of them???
They're european since in NA people don't really use radiators much anymore. Search "euro radiator" and you'll find them. Our central boiler dealer carried them
18! that's excellent. good job man ... we put some of our pumps at the boiler in part because it's lower than the house ... seems to be working but we're just in year one! haha
Water + a treatment from out dealer. Basically the treatment changes the Ph of the water so it's less corrosive. There are some different formulations but we just went with what the warranty required. We thought about doing the glycol additive but it's super expensive and we plan to be around during the winters
Hello, living in Germany it was nice to see a europe style radiator. All radiators in know use a thermostatic heads. Is your head a similar one? Have a warm winter.
You mentioned that fitting. The plumbing and pumps in the boilers designed space, did you know Central Boiler has an optional extension kit that added more space for a multi pump set up.
Hi Guys, Is this hardwood you're using or conifer? Tonnage would be more appropriate as heat value in wood is pretty much consistent pound of conifer as opposed to pound of deciduous.
We've only been burning hardwood in the boiler as pine and cedar and those species tend to gunk things up. We mainly burn ash, oak, maple, but also some cherry and beech.
I’m not sold on the edge I have a Classic 20 + years it runs 24/7 365 summers it heats the house water the house temperature during the winter is 73 to 75 2000 square foot house with full basement. I don’t have the maintenance that the edge has. Thanks for the video.
Well for perspective for you as far as wood usage, our house was built . The 1860s. We live in Mid coast Maine and we burn 6-8 cord with one woodstove in a super drafty house. I bet you burned half that. What radiators did you use
That older house of yours sounds great! we're also heating our large shop (as big as the house) now ... great to have so much heat. the radiators are Euro kinda like these www.ecomfort.com/Ecostyle-B-24.71-ECO/p24165.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqpSwBhClARIsADlZ_TmeFTn1DdzGgdJBJMK1n442yb_aPNlUeUfICpGQjP1Oov7R7AW2ZHEaAtI2EALw_wcB
Love your video. I have a question, I’m going to do the same thing as you over the weekend. On the original video I noticed that you didn’t have any pressure release valves or expansion tanks. Have you had any issues so far? Have you been able to keep it that way without pressure release valves or expansion tanks? I love how your set up is simple and I would love to do the same way. If there’s anything you did regarding pressure release valves or expansion tanks, please let me know so I could do somewhat similar things. You’re one of the few people who have done a wood boiler set up without an indoor boiler and I want to do the exact same thing. Thank you.
We have had zero problems with our setup. Pressurized systems tend to involve closed loops and often radiant underfloor systems. As you know we simply direct piped our radiators and since the boiler is not sealed/pressurized it's all good. There are definitely LOTS of ways to do it
favorite of all time! woohoo! I had the Chevy out today and it was purring right along ... though the hood needs a bit of TLC in the form of touch-up paint. Or maybe a full sand and repaint? Hmmmm
Well done! If you are building a wood shed you could consider design it as a combination with other functions, storage, Heated tub/wilderness snowbathing, small cosy reading room for coffies/tea&rum with stressless chairs or just relaxation to enjoy life more (outdoor) and spend more time with your new pet(s).
what i am curious about is what if you did a smaller system and did radiant floor heat in the areas that a wood burn stove wouldn't reach or basically would you think about a combo of 2 things or just stick to one or the other?
yes 4 pumps all together and they run continuously all year long. if my math is correct, and it usually isn't, cost of running them is about $65/year ... and from what I've heard they need to be replaced every few years so I've started stocking them in my shop for that day
we had wood heater my whole life... not a boiler but wood...my dad would melt candles... needless to say it was hot all the time! memories ... he is gone now but I laugh and cry about that time in my life...his mom was even hotter i swear lol...
No it's pretty simple: just the tank at the stove and lines. guys who run radiant floor systems set up loops and expansion tanks and all that. but we just looped the lines and that's it. working great
Love it. I installed a central boiler this year too. Got down as low as 20 below here and we were at 75 degrees in the house. It was amazing. I got the normal (not high efficiency) kind and I went through about 20 cords. I had to burn a lot of wet wood though, since I didn’t have enough put up. Wife loved it, family loved it. Highly recommend.
Yeah I snuck in some wetter wood too, though the goal is to have much more dried and ready to go next time around! (I bet a lot of people with outdoor boilers say that kind of thing in the springtime) haha
Well, first ya've gotta raise some sheep, then shear them, then send the wool off to the mill ... you get the picture. Then she sits down after work and starts knitting! sweaters, hats, more sweaters ....
I would love this but with hopper fed anthracite. I live in an area where I can get coal brought in by the truckload for fairly cheap, and this would be spectacular.
I think the pillets are made of scrap wood and another benefit i can see is you dont need to feed boiler everyday. It works like any gas boiler but in the end is individual choice. I alway try to see what people are doing other side of the world and always try to learn new things. Thanks to you guys putting so much effort to put these videos online while hard working, so that people like me can see new ideas. Its bit early but HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND WOUNDERFULL NEW YEAR@@metaspencer
I looked into getting an outdoor wood boiler but unfortunately zoning laws prohibited that. My current situation is a wood stove in a modest 1200sf ranch home. We also have an oil furnace with baseboard heat. We only use the oil furnace for hot water so it's quiet cheap doing that considering how long a tank of oil will last with 4 people 2 being teenage girls. Our new house a 1500sf log built with a master bathroom second floor has a 6 head heat pump system with 2 units outside running 3 head units each and an electric water heater. It also has an oil furnace backup with 6 zones and a fireplace insert. I'm hoping the combination will result in far less wood burning. 20 years now burning wood has served me well but it is a lot of work and very messy not only in the house but the yard is quite a task every year.
@@metaspencer is your boiler wood fired only ? Coal is a better option than let's you spend time refueling your boiler. 2,00,000 BTU's per ton. You can't afford to burn wood with coal available.
@@metaspencer free ? Delivered to the boiler ready to burn ? Coal doesn't have to be kept dry to burn. Carbon comes from any solid fue,l wood included . Good luck with your boiler .
it all depends on your heating bills. For us it'll pay for itself in a few years and then yield benefits for many more. To save $$$ you can build your own
So I’m watching your video and I’m so confused!! Why are you saying your house is so hot and it’s almost unbearable? Why don’t you just turn down the thermostat to a more comfortable temperature? I’m guessing you didn’t hook up a manifold to a circulator that turns on and off when your thermostat calls for heat if not then, yeah you wasted a lot more firewood than you should have.
Because the boiler is a bit lower than the barn and house we put pumps both at the boiler and in the structures -- it seems to be working out but maybe it's overkill?
The comfort level you experienced is because of the radiant hot water heat not the type of “furnace”. Personally I would never use a wood burner. I’m not walking to the next zip code to throw wood in that thing every day. Wood is free? No it’s not. Even if you own a forest, you gotta get it. That’s labor that some think is free, it is not. What is your time worth? My time is worth a certain dollar value. Calculate the hours you spend just accumulating the fuel and add that to daily maintenance, not for me.
It sounds like you know what you want, which is great. We get paid to bring wood home as I own a tree service, so things are different for us. Sounds like you've made a good choice for yourself
It was nice to see Melissa in the video and giving her side of things.
Her side of things is usually the SMART and accurate side of things, when I'm honest about it :) thanks man
@@metaspencer it’s funny how that happens when our wives speak up. Lol
Even if they’re wrong, they’re right.
Yes Agree😊
I really enjoy watching your journey and both of your opinions about the overall experience thank you for the candid review of such major expense, definitely gave more direction when continplating making this kind of change.Ty
@p.dalton2459 great to hear! Thanks for that
This video is a masterpiece of RUclips. Perfect conversational tone, and easy-going, but informational.
Nice of you to say! Much appreciated :) we had fun with it for sure
size of wood is a tradeoff between laziness and burning dry wood, meaning large wood does not dry well and you don't get any heat until the water is boiled out of the wood. If you cut your wood into smaller diameters then the water evaporates well before winter when you want the heat. technically you can split less but then you will go through more wood so you will have to haul and load more wood.
Wow Spencer,
I have watched all of your videos and this is by far one of if not the most entertaining to date, don't get me wrong I enjoy all your vids, but this was just great to watch.
you and Melissa have such a fantastic onscreen relationship, keep up the good work and hope to see Melissa plans for the wood shed soon.😊
Good to hear! We thought we'd try something new, in terms of the video, so it seems to have worked out :) much appreciated
🌲 Enjoyed seeing you both.
Great video, editing, and music.
Didn’t realize you both built this
home 8-10 years ago.
Please share that story sometime.
Looking forward to the woodshed
build ❤️
We haven't talked much about the building of the house because ... we're planning to write a book about it. but boy that plan has been many years in the works! so we'll have to see if it ever happens :)
I thought you were going to say at the end of this video, "This is not a how to video on doing a video chatting with your wife." I agree with all the comments, it was brilliant and maybe this should be a this is how to do it. You are an amazing example and thank you to both.
Nice of ya to say! thanks buddy ... much appreciated
Look forward to the wood shed build featuring Melissa, the concrete pad extension, and the barn heat install. Great content, super fun.
You and me both! haha
Good review and nice to see Melissa. Three videos in three days. Excellent. Thanks
Thanks Cynthia!
Life is not a how to video. It is just what we did. Love it.
Simply a beautiful pair. Loved you guys picking on each other and having a blast explaining your adventures on this build. Stay beautiful you two.
Nice of you to say! :)
Reading the comments, I'm not the only one that has been greatly edified to see the way the two of you work together on camera; it's organic and not scripted and great. You guys vibe well. Something that we don't get to see much at all in modern culture and society.
I had no idea that you'd only lose 3°F through 172.63' of hose! That's amazing! 😂
Dang, I have a wood stove and I average about 9 full cords in a heating season. Nice set up. Thanks for sharing
Nice of you to say, man. Much appreciated. We had thought about adding a woodstove instead (inside the house), but decided to save on space and heat two buildings with this big thing ... sounds like you have a pretty good setup
@@metaspencer I think you made the best decision. The outdoor wood furnace was also a good decision 😂
My set up really isn't that efficient. I have a Magic Heat reclaimer, which I think anyone with an indoor wood stove should have, but you're gonna be able to heat two buildings with a lot less wood. That's fantastic!
Having a shed there will really be very nice and handy 😊
What you guys are missing is a mixing valve, that way a thermostat controls the temperature in the house, it allows hot water to enter the radiators only when needed, the water in the “boiler loop” is kept hot and is regulated by the damper on the boiler air control.
You said it! Absolutely. And it's been on my to-do list for a while now to figure out exactly how to figure that out ... thanks for the reminder! gotta set that up
Great job Melissa.
That propane bill was a killer.
You said it Rick
Interesting project. I’ll have to go back and watch the earlier videos of the build. Nice work you two
Thanks for checking it out! yeah, we had some fun on that install for sure
It’s a winner and I expect to see more people doing this or having it installed, can’t depend on fuels but wood is pretty much everywhere in some states
Yeah great for us
Thanks for the update guys. It's always nice to know how well or not so well something works in real life. Have a great weekend!
Thanks John! :)
Charming couple, great idea with the radiators!
I’m only 3 mins in and I can already relate so much 😂 I just replaced a 70 yr old gas stove with a pellet stove and the comment about attending to it like a pet and finally being able to relax it’s so comfy warm. Looking forward to the rest of the video
Thanks for checking it out!
I just found your channel because of these videos I’m looking forward to seeing your other videos because your personalities are awesome!
haha glad to hear it! :)
Get some ibc totes and stack your wood in them. You can use the plastic for lids. Makes keeping your wood dry and clean way easier. And if you have a tractor you can move them around easily.
They’re about $100 around here … I keep trying to find cheaper ones
i forgot about the boiler already but its great to see it standing its ground out there and earning its keep already. c'mon buddy... time for that wood shed... i recall a real easy to build backwoods shelter video with a night camping video where you hunted an apple or something with a bow... now that kinda shed would probably not hold enough wood... but it sure did look legit as a wood storage depot to me... great vid and regards to Mel from the Sothern most tip of Africa.
good memory! yeah, it doesn't take something all that complex to keep wood (and apples) dry :)
It is definitely a luxury to need to open windows mid-winter because your efficient heating is working so well! LOL We have that issue here too, and I can only imagine how much hotter we'd be if our house was as well-insulated with better windows. But the wood's free, less the gas for the chainsaws and our time, so no complaints! Can't wait to see what you guys put up as a wood shed!
I'm glad to hear we're not alone in having that kind of comfort! :)
we're looking forward to that wood shed Melissa! 😛
That's what I'm talking about! :)
Hey brother I hope you're having a good day. I really enjoy the back-and-forth banter between you and Melissa. And I finally realized what the issue is, she's from New York.😅
I am so sorry brother, and bless her heart.😂
Anywho, may Father YHVH God continue to bless y'all.
New York! You said it my friend. Take care -- good hearing from ya
Any plans on putting a building over it to stay dry when it's raining and snowing when loading wood etc.
Any new updates on boiler and barn??
We talked a lot about putting a roof over the boiler, but ended up building the shed further away (about 12'). Melissa was worried about fires in the wood storage and that was something I was okay with avoiding too. So we'll see how the weather affects the boiler over time. It's built pretty much like a shed so it may hold up. The woodshed build is here: ruclips.net/video/CXTfgDaW4pU/видео.html
PRO TIP: Do what your wife wants. Life will be so much easier. I'm looking forward to the woodshed. A nice post and beam would be cool. I related to the heat thing. My mom would yell at use to put on a sweater all the time. I don't think we were allowed to turn the heat up more than 65. We had zero heat on the second floor and we all had electric blankets.
That pro tip of yours is a good one! No, a great one. :) Here's the woodshed build video ruclips.net/video/CXTfgDaW4pU/видео.html
I’ve spent much of my life with central heating and the type of radiator you have. I now have to warm up with electric heaters and it’s not as comfortable. With all the wood you collect, it was an enlightened purchase ;)
We had radiators once before, many years ago ... such nice heat
Thanks! I found your channel because I am thinking of installing one of these. They are supposed to be really efficient. I am getting a price to have it installed. Great vid, keep us posted.
We’re really happy with it … great heat and controls
Great to see your couple dynamics. Great stuff.
haha ... thanks for checking it out!
Great vid. Very informative. Love the chemistry between you two!
Thanks buddy… much appreciated
What a nice and gentle couple you are!
Greetings from a sick, old and freezing man from northern germany who is out of wood while it is still cold outside. Where the hell is the climate change if you need it???
I'm hoping the temperatures rise for you soon! The last time we were in Germany was during the summer, and we had some great hikes and walks ... those days will come soon!
@@metaspencer Yeah, they will! Thanks
How can I find these heat radiators you installed in your house? Can't seem to find them on the internet. I can find electric ones on Amazon but that's it. What's the name of them???
They're european since in NA people don't really use radiators much anymore. Search "euro radiator" and you'll find them. Our central boiler dealer carried them
@metaspencer wow popped rite up when I typed in euro radiator lol.
My pumps are in the house, no pumps outside, will be starting my eighteen season soon.
18! that's excellent. good job man ... we put some of our pumps at the boiler in part because it's lower than the house ... seems to be working but we're just in year one! haha
Did you use a glycol mixture or just straight water?? I will be starting my 760 for the first time this winter in Northern Missouri. Thx. Great Job
Water + a treatment from out dealer. Basically the treatment changes the Ph of the water so it's less corrosive. There are some different formulations but we just went with what the warranty required. We thought about doing the glycol additive but it's super expensive and we plan to be around during the winters
Hello,
living in Germany it was nice to see a europe style radiator. All radiators in know use a thermostatic heads. Is your head a similar one?
Have a warm winter.
We decided to install them after many trips to Germany! Yes thermostatic valves and great heat
Really enjoyed this one, Spencer. You and the boss lady ought to do more videos together...if she's willing!
Thanks! I've heard that from a few people ... the boss lady! :)
This was very enjoyable, like hanging out with real human beings. 😃
Real humans unite! haha
@@metaspencer Unite! 😊
is there a life expectancy on the boiler's inside liner for the fire chamber? wonder how expensive that would be to replace. thanks for your videos!
They all come with different warranties but seem to go about 15-20 years
You mentioned that fitting. The plumbing and pumps in the boilers designed space, did you know Central Boiler has an optional extension kit that added more space for a multi pump set up.
an extension kit?! Oh wow that sounds ideal ... next time I guess :) sounds great
What a gorgeous couple 🙂 Oh, and a great project too ;-) May the 4th be with you 🙂
The 4th! woohoo!
LOL Melisa has a lot of work scheduled looking forward to hearing her again in not how to build a shed. She has such a nice voice
Always busy! :)
I bought a Central boiler in 2012. I have run it 24/365 for all those years.
That's super reassuring the good to hear!
Hi Guys, Is this hardwood you're using or conifer? Tonnage would be more appropriate as heat value in wood is pretty much consistent pound of conifer as opposed to pound of deciduous.
We've only been burning hardwood in the boiler as pine and cedar and those species tend to gunk things up. We mainly burn ash, oak, maple, but also some cherry and beech.
I’m not sold on the edge I have a Classic 20 + years it runs 24/7 365 summers it heats the house water the house temperature during the winter is 73 to 75 2000 square foot house with full basement. I don’t have the maintenance that the edge has. Thanks for the video.
Sounds like you got a winner! Yeah we're only a couple years in on this unit so only time will tell ... and we only heat in the cold months
Well for perspective for you as far as wood usage, our house was built . The 1860s. We live in Mid coast Maine and we burn 6-8 cord with one woodstove in a super drafty house. I bet you burned half that. What radiators did you use
That older house of yours sounds great! we're also heating our large shop (as big as the house) now ... great to have so much heat. the radiators are Euro kinda like these www.ecomfort.com/Ecostyle-B-24.71-ECO/p24165.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqpSwBhClARIsADlZ_TmeFTn1DdzGgdJBJMK1n442yb_aPNlUeUfICpGQjP1Oov7R7AW2ZHEaAtI2EALw_wcB
So you have a pump at the boiler and a secondary pump in the basement?
Yep. Keeps it flowing
nice too see you guys!
Thanks buddy
Love your video. I have a question, I’m going to do the same thing as you over the weekend. On the original video I noticed that you didn’t have any pressure release valves or expansion tanks. Have you had any issues so far? Have you been able to keep it that way without pressure release valves or expansion tanks? I love how your set up is simple and I would love to do the same way. If there’s anything you did regarding pressure release valves or expansion tanks, please let me know so I could do somewhat similar things. You’re one of the few people who have done a wood boiler set up without an indoor boiler and I want to do the exact same thing. Thank you.
We have had zero problems with our setup. Pressurized systems tend to involve closed loops and often radiant underfloor systems. As you know we simply direct piped our radiators and since the boiler is not sealed/pressurized it's all good. There are definitely LOTS of ways to do it
@@metaspencer thats awesome thanks for the reply, makes a lot of sense now.
Final question, do you need to bleed your radiators? Appreciate your help.
@@mizaelnoriega9301 when we first set up the system we burped some air out of the highest two radiators, but not since then.
😂 you guys are a hoot glad you're staying warm 👌
Thanks man :)
I heat with gas. 55 at night 62 during the day. It'd be colder during the day but i have a skinny old dog. 70 would feel glorious.
sounds like you have a good way of doing it! gotta keep that thermostat lowwwww when you're paying for the fuel.
I want to say something wicked Cool and just killer but,this my favorite video of all time!! Maybe a close up with the Chevy!!
favorite of all time! woohoo! I had the Chevy out today and it was purring right along ... though the hood needs a bit of TLC in the form of touch-up paint. Or maybe a full sand and repaint? Hmmmm
I saw a review you did on Amazon for some lunch/tool box latches, but this video made me subscribe and I do not even have a way to install this LOL
Those rubber latches work great :)
Well done! If you are building a wood shed you could consider design it as a combination with other functions, storage, Heated tub/wilderness snowbathing, small cosy reading room for coffies/tea&rum with stressless chairs or just relaxation to enjoy life more (outdoor) and spend more time with your new pet(s).
Cool ideas! We ended up building one that has tractor storage and wood storage -- no reading room, sadly! :)
Solar Roof?
what i am curious about is what if you did a smaller system and did radiant floor heat in the areas that a wood burn stove wouldn't reach or basically would you think about a combo of 2 things or just stick to one or the other?
sounds like it would be pretty good! great heat off those floors for sure
So I think there was 4 pumps in this system.
Did they run continuously?
I wonder if the electrical cost was significant or just very small?
yes 4 pumps all together and they run continuously all year long. if my math is correct, and it usually isn't, cost of running them is about $65/year ... and from what I've heard they need to be replaced every few years so I've started stocking them in my shop for that day
@@metaspencer thank you for the info and for the video itself. It too was informative 🙂
Thank you. 👍💪🙏
You betcha!
Ah...you guys are great together :)
Thanks! we definitely have some good times :)
we had wood heater my whole life... not a boiler but wood...my dad would melt candles... needless to say it was hot all the time! memories ... he is gone now but I laugh and cry about that time in my life...his mom was even hotter i swear lol...
That sounds like quite a life! very meaningful
I need one for this old house.However I need a lot here.
One thing at a time I guess
I would like to say thanks for the video. Thank you.
Much appreciaed!
No buffer tank ?
No it's pretty simple: just the tank at the stove and lines. guys who run radiant floor systems set up loops and expansion tanks and all that. but we just looped the lines and that's it. working great
But then you need to feed the boiler all the time.. with buffer you can run in fire batchs.. and do other thing... Great video..
@@thomasstrandbergsrensen3220 we feed it once a day -- not a problem for us
Thanks for sharing 👍
you betcha
What is the temperature loss between the house and boiler?
Three degrees
When it’s off, how do you heat the hot water?
The hot water heater is self sustaining, so can be heated by the boiler via a heat exchanger or not. that's a pretty standard setup
Love it. I installed a central boiler this year too. Got down as low as 20 below here and we were at 75 degrees in the house. It was amazing.
I got the normal (not high efficiency) kind and I went through about 20 cords. I had to burn a lot of wet wood though, since I didn’t have enough put up.
Wife loved it, family loved it. Highly recommend.
Yeah I snuck in some wetter wood too, though the goal is to have much more dried and ready to go next time around! (I bet a lot of people with outdoor boilers say that kind of thing in the springtime) haha
I would get one, except they have been forbidden for residential use.
In some places I've heard that is the case. Depends on your local codes
Is it cheaper then gas over all?
The wood costs us nothing so yes
You two are so cute❣️
Where can I get the hat Melissa is wearing.
Well, first ya've gotta raise some sheep, then shear them, then send the wool off to the mill ... you get the picture. Then she sits down after work and starts knitting! sweaters, hats, more sweaters ....
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I would love this but with hopper fed anthracite. I live in an area where I can get coal brought in by the truckload for fairly cheap, and this would be spectacular.
Sounds like a great option for ya! We get wood for free through my work, so we're similarly lucky to have a good source of heat
Persnickety!
I thought she was going to say "particular" ... but no, twas persnickety!
Hi no body use this in Europe. They only using the latest boiler using wood pillets and they are more easy to use.
That's interesting. Instead of using all the extra energy to make pellets, we just use natural wood that I get paid to bring home (through my work).
I think the pillets are made of scrap wood and another benefit i can see is you dont need to feed boiler everyday. It works like any gas boiler but in the end is individual choice. I alway try to see what people are doing other side of the world and always try to learn new things. Thanks to you guys putting so much effort to put these videos online while hard working, so that people like me can see new ideas. Its bit early but HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND WOUNDERFULL NEW YEAR@@metaspencer
@@harmanjotsingh7552 sounds like a good system ... nice to have it refill itself like that
I looked into getting an outdoor wood boiler but unfortunately zoning laws prohibited that. My current situation is a wood stove in a modest 1200sf ranch home. We also have an oil furnace with baseboard heat. We only use the oil furnace for hot water so it's quiet cheap doing that considering how long a tank of oil will last with 4 people 2 being teenage girls. Our new house a 1500sf log built with a master bathroom second floor has a 6 head heat pump system with 2 units outside running 3 head units each and an electric water heater. It also has an oil furnace backup with 6 zones and a fireplace insert. I'm hoping the combination will result in far less wood burning. 20 years now burning wood has served me well but it is a lot of work and very messy not only in the house but the yard is quite a task every year.
Interesting! Yeah zoning can really limit you in some places …. Apply for a variance?
Don't wait do the wood shed now an hook it to your hot water now
just finished the shed this week! phew! video on the build should drop sooooooon
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Don't forget about the termites
we haven't had any yet ... lucky!
@@metaspencer is your boiler wood fired only ? Coal is a better option than let's you spend time refueling your boiler. 2,00,000 BTU's per ton. You can't afford to burn wood with coal available.
@@danthurman9076 but I get wood for free and coal is a fossil fuel, so adds carbon to the environment above the surface
@@metaspencer free ? Delivered to the boiler ready to burn ? Coal doesn't have to be kept dry to burn. Carbon comes from any solid fue,l wood included . Good luck with your boiler .
Actually I get paid for the wood as I run a tree service@@danthurman9076
I like the idea of these but $15000 plus is crazy.
it all depends on your heating bills. For us it'll pay for itself in a few years and then yield benefits for many more. To save $$$ you can build your own
So I’m watching your video and I’m so confused!! Why are you saying your house is so hot and it’s almost unbearable? Why don’t you just turn down the thermostat to a more comfortable temperature? I’m guessing you didn’t hook up a manifold to a circulator that turns on and off when your thermostat calls for heat if not then, yeah you wasted a lot more firewood than you should have.
Yah we don’t have a thermostat just a simple loop of water works great for us :) more free firewood than we can use all hardwood
Check with the company you got the radiators from and get the
Thermostats for the rads it will make a huge difference
yeah on our list ... thanks!
You do realize you could’ve put your pump in the barn didn’t have to be in the back of the stove
Because the boiler is a bit lower than the barn and house we put pumps both at the boiler and in the structures -- it seems to be working out but maybe it's overkill?
Don't forget your 26% tax credit!! If you have questions just ask. 26% off the total cost.
Yeah that was a nice surprise at tax time!
What a success story!!! I hope your black lung heals quickly...😂
A few more coughs and it should clear up :)
The comfort level you experienced is because of the radiant hot water heat not the type of “furnace”. Personally I would never use a wood burner. I’m not walking to the next zip code to throw wood in that thing every day. Wood is free? No it’s not. Even if you own a forest, you gotta get it. That’s labor that some think is free, it is not. What is your time worth? My time is worth a certain dollar value. Calculate the hours you spend just accumulating the fuel and add that to daily maintenance, not for me.
It sounds like you know what you want, which is great. We get paid to bring wood home as I own a tree service, so things are different for us. Sounds like you've made a good choice for yourself
Being a slave to a wood boiler isn't my idea of enjoying life..😢
We all have our own interests