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Summary
This podcast explores the idea of getting
hot water out of a rocket mass heater setup, and the dangers that come with that design (explosion). Paul, Caleb, and Krista discuss pressure release valves, and Jean Pain's
compost heated water system. Paul talks about his video on Brian Kerkvliet's compost pile
shower.
Solar hot water, and the risk of legionella bacteria comes up, and Paul discusses CFLs and how he lowered his power bill.
Relevant Threads
How to build your own hot water heater
Jean Pain - Compost Based Bio-Energy System
Solar hot water: Cold vs. warm climate
alternative hot water and legionnaires' disease
Jean Pain Method
kickstarter farmer laboratory: CFLs at 30 seconds
Ianto Evans's Polyculture
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