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Posted by HgVuAyC on November 17, 2007, 10:43 am
geothermaljones wrote:
> holes in the roof of their shelters in order to let out the smoke
> huts are typically shipped w/o holes on the roof,
So you're saying that HO's modified the design from factory specs to
make it safer or more ergonomic? Sounds like smart HO's to me.
> aren't these added holes adversely effecting the flames.
The hole creates a draft which brings in more fresh air through gaps
in the walls that prevents complete flame oxygen starvation. So no, I
wouldn't say that a hole in the roof is "adversely" affecting the
flames - I'd say it's enhancing it.
> By cutting these holes didn't they sacrifice heating efficiency
> for "safety"
A hole in the roof would have enhanced or increased the BTU output of
the fire *and* increased safety.
> reason?
I'm waiting for you to show some.
> With the high cost of wood these days, should a HVAC Guy like
> yourself close these holes...?
No, I'd want to run a duct to the hole to insure that only the
combustion air went out through the hole and not heated, clean,
interior air.
> Just want to know what HVAC techs were doing thousands of years
> ago.
Those weren't HVAC techs. They were HO's.
The HVAC techs were knocking on their doors trying to sell them heated
rocks.
> take a bath w/your toaster...
lame
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