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RE: Starting up the central wood boiler for the winter

in Homesteading • 13 hours ago

Preparing for the heating season is an annual ritual, as important as Christmas and Easter. You have to take part in it.😊
If I were you, I would split the thick pieces from the trunk in two. They still have moisture in them, so they'll be useful. The stove and chimney will thank you. I opted for a combination of wood gasifier and solar thermal energy. This guarantees reliably heated water above 60 °C (140 °F) all year round (especially in winter). This temperature is important to prevent bacteria from forming in the water pipes. 😎