This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEM curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
Straw badge in
Wood Heat.
Are you getting sick of taking cold showers? Let's build a
wood fired
water heating system!
Here's an overview of one that is fancier than required:
Minimum requirements:
- Build a wood fired, unpressurized
water heater
- This means the water getting heated is not trapped so if it boils it can't explode
- Pressurized water can interact with the unpressurized water if desired (and done well)
- Water is easy to add and dispense from the system
- May be added to an existing wood burning device if the installation is permanent
- Capable of achieving 150F
Provide proof of the following as pictures or
video (<2 min):
- A description of how your device will heat water and never have a chance of exploding
- Several points during construction
- Finished water heater
- Fire going and water at least 150F