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Post by bigfoot on Jul 5, 2011 3:15:35 GMT -8
Hello, I just joined this site. I am curious to know if anyone is trying these heaters in Alaska /or similar sub zero climates? I see someone in Homer( I used to live there) but I now reside in a village called Galena. Our first year here we saw a -70 F temperature low. That was kind of unusual,but-20 to - 40 is not. specifically I hope to heat a greenhouse in the "shoulder season" I just stumbled onto these rmh designs and if my research pans out I plan on designing the greenhouse "off grid" with solar/wood heat/electricity. Any replies, ideas or suggestion would be most appreciated. I especially like hearing about what not to do by those who have already "broken trail' Thank you
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Post by canyon on Jul 6, 2011 7:56:14 GMT -8
Galena eh! I've had friends over the years living there but eventually they all have moved to Fairbanks (most recently russian Jake). I've visited a few times (including in winter). Anyway, we are doing a rmh workshop August 12-14th here in Homer and another September 16-18th in Kasilof for any Alaskans that want to make the trip to the Kenai Peninsula. There is a lot of interest in the state but so far not a lot of known examples (but some). I will also be doing a presentation at the Bioneers conference in Oct. in Anchorage which might spread more up your direction. Anyway, welcome!
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Post by bigfoot on Jul 9, 2011 0:29:16 GMT -8
Thanks for responding Canyon, I hope to make it to a presentation some time. I am currently focused on gathering materials and preparing plans for a test greenhouse. I am testing a shop/garage with "super' insulating( R -80) this winter and use results to begin Solar/ RMH greenhouse this spring
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Post by bobsfixit on May 10, 2012 21:03:43 GMT -8
Hello Bigfoot, I live east of Fairbanks about 30 miles, I just finished a rocket heater for my green house. Because my main concern was heating at night I built mine using pellets. Our nights are going down to 25F and our 16x 24 green house is getting down to 55F by morning. I am in the process of sealing holes and gaps now hoping to keep it about 70F, The stove is a 6 inch unit with the vent about 15 feet long and 8 inches underground. The ground around the vent stays about 70. Good luck on yours. Bob
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Post by bobsfixit on May 13, 2012 7:50:07 GMT -8
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Post by bobsfixit on May 15, 2012 15:59:06 GMT -8
Just an update on the Green house. It is sealed up as much as a green house will be. We have a double layer of plastic film on the roof and end walls. At 06:30 and outside temp at 34F the green house was a comfortable 64F. This is burning 3/4 bag (40lb bag) of pellets continuously from 8pm till 9am.
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