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How Does An Outdoor Wood Furnace Work?

Did you know people with a Hyprotherm outdoor furnace reduce or eliminate their heating bills? You can even heat multiple buildings with one Hyprotherm outdoor furnace. It's that affordable. And at the same time you'll be more comfortable and have endless hot water! How outdoor furnaces work are really simple. From installation to operation, [...]

SolarBank Solar Panels

Banking on the Sun Providing emission free power on a reliable and economical basis. Own your own power plant. The SolarBank system is a cost effective way to economically utilize solar energy and save money. This system provides reliable and uninterrupted power during all circumstances. Take the hassle out of setting up and [...]

Insulated Pex Pipe Improves Heating and Cooling Systems

Insulated Pex Piping is becoming a more popular feature of high-quality heating and cooling systems because of its many benefits. The use of insulated pex pipe allows a system to have less joints, so there is less chance of leaks in the system. These insulated boiler pipe, insulated pex tubing, and other forms of [...]

What is a Hyprotherm Hydronic Wood Furnace?

A hydronic wood furnace is a device that burns wood to heat water for use in forced air or hydronic (water) radiant heating systems Hyprotherm Outdoor Wood Furnace, "hydronic wood furnace" is the term newly adopted by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to more accurately describe what has been called [...]

Mild Steel vs Stainless Steel in Outdoor Wood Furnaces

What is Mild Steel? Carbon steel is sometimes referred to as 'mild steel' or 'plain carbon steel'.  The American Iron and Steel Institute defines a carbon steel as having no more than 2 % carbon and no other appreciable alloying element.  Carbon steel makes up the largest part of steel production and is used [...]

BTU Values of Wood Species

Wood species type BTU values of a cord burning wood in a wood stove As you can see from the chart below, the famed red oak is not the highest on the list. It is surpassed by 13 other varieties that have as much as 37% more BTUs per cord! This can mean much [...]

Cut Your Energy Bills With An Outdoor Wood Furnace

Do you have wood?  Having plenty of free trees on your property will cut your energy bills to almost zero! If you live in the suburbs or a rural area near a source of cheap (or FREE) wood, you could heat your home for the entire season for less than one month's electric heat [...]

Why Use Boiler Plate for an Outdoor Firebox?

Boiler Plate has a higher tensile strength than mild or regular steel and so it is less prone to rupturing. That is needed in a pressurized unit, like actual boilers and old steam engines. The industry has thrown the name around (boiler plate) as if it was needed when it is absolutely not needed. It [...]

Energy Industry Comparison Report

I have gotten a lot of questions from customers online about comparing furnace companies in the energy industry.  I have found a really great resource that compares all of the furnace manufacturers. You can go to the site by clicking here.

Being Responsible With Your Outdoor Wood Furnace

Using an outdoor wood furnace can be a rewarding experience, help free us from foreign oil, and be healthier for you personally. However you should follow the recommendations listed below. Be smoke conscious. Breathing wood smoke has been shown to be hazardous to peoples health. This is not only true for the person who [...]