Yes, it's winter

[growler_south]

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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[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

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.