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NH boiler Pressure Vessel Bill in the State Senate

Link to information: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/54903/

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Pellet Storage Silo for a Froling P4 Video

Biomass for your home?

There is a lot of talk and publicity around biomass these days. Much of the discussion centers around ethanol production or utility scale woodchip-fired electrical...

Bio-Fiber Business-Biomass Thermal Comes in From the Cold

With advanced technology, alternative energy’s ugly stepchild is getting a mainstream makeover. “I’m surprised at how much of energy policy and media is focused on...

Simplified Pipe/Pump Sizing Chart (Copper Tubing)

Copper Pipe & Pump Sizing Pipe Size BTUH Friction Head Feet 100’ (straight pipe) Friction Head Feet 100’ (allowance for fittings and boiler) Gallons per...

It is Easy to Start a Fire in a Froling FHG Wood Gasification Indoor Wood Boiler

The Froling FHG is not only one of the most technologically advanced boilers, but is also one of the easiest boilers to start. Here is...

FHG Story (What Does that FHG Stand For?)

I’m about to fill my oil tank again. This will be the fourth filling in 11 years. The idea of calling the oil company fills...

Multi-Heat Programming, Start-up, and Cleaning Videos

Below is a step by step video for programming the Multi-Heat Pellet Boiler. Multi-Heat Programming Video Below is a step by step video for starting...

Best Use of Biomass is for Heat

Letter written to the editor of Hearth and Home from Jon Strimling-President of PelletSales.com To the Editor: As state and federal policymakers work to stimulate...

Lambda Controlled Wood Combustion in Gasification Boilers

Lambda controlled combustion in wood burning boilers combines modern computer processing and control with the ancient use of wood as fuel. The problem: A traditional...

How to Buy PEX Pipe Systems for Remote Building or Outdoor Boiler Installation

  What is PEX Pipe? PEX is an acronym for Cross Linked Polyethylene. It is a relatively hard plastic, which is somewhat flexible in longer...

European Union to North American Wood Boiler Efficiency Conversion

Background(for the technical savvy): Thermal Efficiency For an energy conversion device like a boiler the thermal efficiency is: So, for a boiler that produces 30KW...

Certificate of Boiler Efficiency

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IRS Guidance on Tax Credit for Purchase of Biomass Stoves

On June 1, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finally issued its guidance for the 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1500) for the purchase...

Renewable Energy Comparison

Many people throughout the country have a real concern for our economic and environmental future. The decisions we make regarding energy may well be the...