What is a wood water heater?

Water water heater is a unit that heats water using wood as an energy source instead of electricity or natural gas. It can also be adapted for the use of coal, kerosene or oil as an alternative source of fuel. Proponents argue that this type of water heater is much more energy efficient because traditional water heaters use approximately 25-50% of household energy consumption. Water water heaters are more energy efficient because they work on the basis of "demand" and heat smaller amounts of water only if necessary, unlike a conventional water heater that maintains more water at a consistent temperature.

Rising hot water in the unit circulates water circulating water. Because the fire of wood produces dangerous vapors, the water heater requires a pile of flue, which opens to the outside of the house. There are units designed for interior or exterior. Units for the interior of the house can also act as a source of heat.

Water heater on woodusually consists of a fire chamber or fireplace, ash and water reservoir. The fire chamber is lined with fireproof material such as bricks, then surrounded by stainless steel. This allows most of the water heater surface to become a heat transfer surface and heat the surrounding air.

Most heaters are easily introduced into the house using existing plumbing devices with small changes. Typical wood water heater designed for household use has a tank capacity of 14 gallons (53 liters). Although it seems small, it can meet the requirements of a normal household. Heat 14 gallons of water from 52 ° C) to 152 ° C takes approximately 45 minutes.

While many people will not see the need to convert water from electric or gas heaters of water, many who want to be more "independent" energies will see the advantages of using wood. Others decide to add this type of water heater to their home as a backup source of hot watery if their primary energy source fails.