Not for lack of projects

[LOU from WI]

Well at age 82 my son and I bought a outdoor wood furnace
to keep smoke out of the basement with the indoor wood furnace we been using for many years.On our way home from town we spotted this one in parking area at heating and air conditioner business.The unit was used and in good shape inside. Brought it home last winter then we started base this summer.The unit would only heat a house,no garage only a(single hookup)so we built a box to house additional valves and piping. Now it will heat the house and garage. 1st pix is shown side ways.OPS!!!!(Sorry about that). Now the unit will heat both house and garage at desired temperatures.
Rest of pixs shows hookups.Lots of time and expense involved.Digging in lines with backhoe(#2 son in law running the backhoe), both daughters helping #1 Son in the ditches,laying tubing,and my Son back filling with the dozer. All I was able to do was watch.(OLD age working on me)!!!!!. I was the arm chair stupidvisor!!.
Hope the pixs come out O.K.
Warmest Regards
LOU.

 

[greenmech]

Should work OK . Nice work. Ron Mn

 

[larry@stinescorner]

Very nice job! Really looks good!

 

[Married2Allis]

Very interesting, wood like to have that setup myself. Thanks for the pics. The best part is that you had sons/daughters/family working together -- must be a wonderful feeling.

 

[ztrmowers]

who cuts the wood if you unable help now,thats the only issue see with these plus whole area around outside now will be smoke filled.these units being forced out in my area cause of the always lingering smoke. good luck

 

[Lou from Wis.]

Good question!!!. #1 Son cuts wood for us plus #2 SON both cut wood as well as both daughters.We are a family that is most unusual.Dedicated to helping one another as well as folks who need help. We (family)has always been that way. Several years ago my son bought a New Lennox oil furnace when price was more reasonable,then prices went through the roof, from $1:64 now it's doubled in price. We have 2 tanks in series,but cant afford to fill both let alone one. We do what we have to, keeping warm by any means Warmest regards; Lou.

 

[Lou from Wis.]

All family's should help out when ever they can without complaining and being selfish.I know several family's who are so self centered that they are only concerned with themselves and won't change their additude one bit. I feel sorry for that way of life but it will be their downfall.
Many THANKS FOR ALL THE REPLY'S
Regards . Lou.

 

[Lou from Wis.]

Forgot to mention to say,smoke will not be a problem if the exhaust stack is high enough and free flowing air is able to move over the pipe and rain cap. I can say,without political comment, intervention and intrusion into folks lives,is now the main problems in living.It's ALL ABOUT THE MONEY.
Regards, Lou.

 

[Lou from Wis.]

Appreciate the reply.This project is taking a lot of time and cost.The garden is coming along as my SON HAS TIME to weed and water. We cheated a little and had a meal of new potato's. Sure was a delight.But I lost over 100 lbs. Losing muscle mass and control of the hands. Cant play anymore!!!. THAT'S OLD AGE AND NEUROPATHY, gaining speed on me every day. Forced to using Hydrocodone & Morphine,light doses for now. I still love life and family. I JUST WON'T GIVE UP. Thanks for the reply, and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!!
My warmest regards.
MUSICALLY YOURS, Lou.

 

[ArleninOr]

Lou, you and your family should be an inspiration to others. Love to read of your projects. My family does pretty much as yours. Son and 1 daughter still live on the farm with us and help out as needed and even when not. Like the burner a lot and hope it works as it should for you. Have a friend with the same medical conditions as you and he tries to be real upbeat just as you. Hang in there and keep smiling.

 

[Ken Macfarlane]

Well the smoke stack turns it into a neighbours problem but if you burn dry wood it's not as bad as the folks tossing big green junk in.