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Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:34
PM
Subject: Re: Passivehouse in Vermont? -
Wood Stove
Thank you for the input. I agree with Robert's
concern about using high technology for controls.
That is why my plan is to use a HRV with simple timer
controls. I am looking for one without a microprocessor.
Any leads? A few electro-mechanical timers on the shelf in the basement
will keep it running for a long time.
On the wood
stove, we need hot water and a place to cook, plus the
ambiance. There must be a way to do
this.
The wood stove should be able to provide
both. But with the Passivhouse, the heat load is so small the Vermont
Bun Baker stove will probably overheat the house, even if I use it to heat
water.
I passed on the masonry stove option for the
same reason, it even costs much much more.
This unit is close: http://euroflues.com/products/fireplaces/woodstove/pallas-back
but doesn't have the water heater.
Options from this company http://www.wodtke.com/waterplus.html
are even better, but they do not have an importer in usa. Any wood
stove companies want to take this on?
Steve
Landau