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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on May 29, 2008, 9:59 pm
> I'm no engineer but here's my question;
> we have a log home, approx 3,500 sq ft in PA, we have a great location
> for a windmill and I'm seriously considering installing a windmill
> that can augment and hopefully replace most of my oil usage.
> the oil burner feeds a hot water baseboard system with 7 zones. We
> use the zones to heat only what we need but it's still getting
> expensive.
> I'm not looking to necessarily come out ahead, breaking even on the
> installation of a windmill over 10 to 15 years and sending less $$ to
> the Middle East would be very satisfying to me.
>
> Are there ways to convert the oil burner to electric, from some of the
> other postings that does not look feasible.
> Would it be better to put some large electric heater in the basement
> with heat rising throughout the house to reduce oil usage?
> Installing all electric baseboard is probably not feasible in a log
> home, wiring would be difficult and I don't think I have the capacity
> in the existing electric panel.
>
> Any advice is appreciated.
> Keith Wolf
> Northeast PA
Converting the boiler is not simple, but you can put in assorted electric
heaters to replace or supplement the windmill. Given that it is a
mechanical device, it will eventually wear and break. and need repair Good
to have that oil on hand at that time.
First step is to find out what restrictions may apply. Here in CT a fellow
put in a windmill, but the town made him take it down as it was too high and
violated zoning regulations.
Good luck, I hope it works for you.
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