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growler_south ([personal profile] growler_south) wrote2011-05-31 11:32 pm
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Yes, it's winter



So it finally got cold enough to crank up the coal stove, though Brian insists on calling it a wood burner and freaking out whenever I put coal into it. Says it makes him feel positively industrial revolution or something.

Anyway, the delightful fireplace heats the house (as long as we point a fan at it to stir up the air) and boils the water in the hot water cylinder. Literally boils it, with a sudden and terrifying gu-BLUP! sound and accompanying screams from whoever is in the shower, as their flesh is blanched from their bones.

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[identity profile] randomcub.livejournal.com 2011-05-31 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
*giggle* I want a stove!

[identity profile] barbarian-rat.livejournal.com 2011-05-31 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Brian ... Says it makes him feel positively industrial revolution or something.

That was my thought too ...

Boiling shower water ... eek!
Do you use this in the summer as well? ... Or a different method of heating shower water? Or just cold showers in the summer?

[identity profile] ubermunkey.livejournal.com 2011-05-31 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
There is something so comforting to me about real fire heating. I've no idea why, but the flames and the act of creating the fire, just do something.

Cheers

[identity profile] whiskerfish.livejournal.com 2011-05-31 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh! I love that thing.
I'm surprised Robbie hasn't tried to sell me on this thing yet.
He'd love some open flame in our little tinderbox.
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[identity profile] furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com 2011-05-31 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like your hot water system could stand some temperature regulation....

[identity profile] prisoncitybear.livejournal.com 2011-06-01 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
Hahaha, we're doing that outside now that it's finally fucking spring up here.
I do miss our fireplace though during the summer. The house smells great when we have a fire going.
Right now, I am sitting here in undies dying with the unexpected heatwave, thankfully over tomorrow. 92 degrees F for a high today.
Thank goodness for AC.
T

[identity profile] greatbearmd.livejournal.com 2011-06-01 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
As someone who has two wood stoves, there's little that can beat having actual fire in a box for heating a home. However, being that it got into the high 90s today before summer has even arrived, the last thing I need is coal (or wood) heat!

It looks like you have one of those "giant match" butane lighters as well. I modded mine to be more of a flamethrower rather than a mere "lighter." :D

As for the water temp booster, that would be a lot of fun with a hydronic heating system.
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