Tarm Biomass has been selling and supporting wood gasification boilers since 1994. Wood gasification boilers are becoming more common as more boiler companies adopt the technology to meet strict emissions rules. Learn more about the process and why a gasification boiler can be an excellent investment. In general, the process of gasification uses high heat […]
Indoor Wood Boilers vs. Outdoor Boilers: What’s the Difference? If you live in a rural area (you’re reading this so you likely do), you are probably familiar with outdoor wood boilers, otherwise known as outdoor water stoves, outdoor wood furnaces, OWB, or hydronic heaters. Outdoor wood boilers are small, outhouse-sized, metal-sided shanties often painted dark […]
Wood Furnace vs. Wood Boiler People often refer to furnaces and boilers as though the terms were interchangeable, but the two are not the same. Learn the fundamental differences between these two heating systems. What is a Wood Furnace? A wood furnace burns wood to heat air around the combustion chamber and heat exchange surfaces. […]
Understanding Wood Boiler Efficiency and EPA Ratings When it comes to wood boiler efficiency, too many are “high efficiency” boilers. How could practically all wood boilers be considered highly efficient? Is the term meaningless? Even informed buyers must find the landscape very confusing. One might think that a government website could help solve the confusion. […]
Climate change and environmental concerns drive many of today’s consumer decisions. One of the biggest environmental decisions homeowners can make is how to heat. Tucked away in basements and utility rooms, boilers and furnaces are quietly emitting about 75% of household carbon dioxide emissions. Making large reductions in household carbon footprints, therefore, requires de-fossilizing home […]
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