Anthony Friot wrote:I hear you about the back and body aches and pain issues as we progress in age.
I have seen in more affluent homes that the boiler system can have a circuit routed to the driveway and sidewalk to bring the surface to above freezing then turned off to allow for energy conservation.
My driveway will never see such luxury. It is in excess of 1300 feet long. I could not afford such a luxury for the entire length. But, I do plan to have a large supply of hot water stored in tanks. I'll have up to 15,000 gallons of solar and rocket-fired boiler hot water at my disposal for home heating, greenhouse heating, water heating and for some localized snow and ice clearing from around our home. Perhaps when I get more settled and my time is a little freer, I won't mind waiting for the woodgas tractor to fire up so that I may clear my driveway beyond my garage with a renewable energy source. Until then, I have plenty of gas and diesel equipment for snow clearing and removal for the rest of the driveway.
15,000 gallons of heated water. I am intrigued about your storage site for this much hot water. I like the idea of a large thermal battery for my house just curious how you have or will construct it.
