Cob: RE:cob in OH

[Grei Raven Shadow Walker]

The design I read about could be used as supplemental
heater (actually as a pre-heater, reducing water
heating fuel) in cold climate and as the primary in
warm climate. The front panel sits at a 45 degree
angle. set up in this configuration it operates off of
the existing water pressure of the house plumbing. 
For use as a hydronic heater, pumps would definitely
be an asset (perhaps direct drive solar)...I am
suspecting that a carefully laid out system could
function from thermo-siphoning, but that would
certainly take some experimentation.


--- Yun Que <yunk88 at hotmail.com> wrote:


<P>Is the tank a receptacle for heated water from the
No.1 tank?  Or are you getting additional heat from
the sun?  The 45% thermal pane (got it right this time
Myra!!)  What is the 45 for?  Are pumps needed for
this system or is it a gravity system? 
<snip>

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dark beast you perceive it to be.
When I am gazed upon by the abyss I see the eyes of a mother, a lover, an old friend.
When I look into the warm familiar eyes of the abyss I see that which
needs me as much as I have need.
I remember, I rejoice, I renew!"
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