HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-20, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2000. PAGE 21.
New heat source making in-roads in Ontario
Outdoor heating
Carman Bernard of Morris Twp. is promoting the use of out
door wood furnaces as a safe, clean and efficient alterna
tive for both house and outbuilding heating.
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
With heating costs always a con
cern in the northern climes of
Ontario, a new heat source is begin
ning to make in-roads into the
region.
Carman Bernard is now the local
distributor and salesperson for
Central Boiler outdoor wood fur
naces.
A huge step away from what is tra
ditionally considered a home heating
source, the furnaces are situated up
to 100 feet from the house and
appear to be a small garden shed.
The piped hot water can run to an
existing furnace, retrofitted with a
heat exchanger, enabling hot air to
be pumped through existing duct
work.
The hot water can also be piped
past the hot water tank, thereby help
ing to maintain the temperature and
reduce electric/gas heating costs.
The water is not intermixed.
In new construction, Bernard says,
the hot water can be used for a radi
ant floor heating system, a heating
system which is very common in
Europe and slowly filtering into the
Canadian market.
Having the system for four years,
Mary Bernard says their home is
very warm. “We are the only people
who need to open windows in
January.”
The valve system utilized by the
Bernards also allows them to control
the temperature in different zones of
the house instead of with a central
thermostat, though Bernard says this
option is available.
He also points out several advan
tages of the outdoor furnace. Aside
from the fact that the smoke, dirt,
dust and ashes are kept out of the
house, so is the fire. “It makes the
house a lot safer.”
Due both to the large size of the
furnace and the efficiency with
which Bernard says they bum, most
people only need to fill the fire
chamber every one to two days.
Ashes only need to be removed
every five to six weeks.
Depending on the size of the area
heated, the outside temperature and
type of wood used. Central Boiler
suggests customers with a well-insu
lated three to four bedroom home
may use only three to six cords of
wood per year.
In case of hydro outages, not only
is the heat retained in the hot water
lines and furnace for up to 12 hours,
but Bernard says it could run off the
power of a car lighter.
The outdoor furnace uses very lit
tle hydro, approximately the same
as a small wattage light bulb.
Another advantage to this type of
furnace is the adaptability for other
uses.
Depending on the size purchased,
Bernard says homeowners can
heat workshops, shed, pools and
spas.
Basic units start at about $4,000
with pay back in four years, he adds.
Though Bernard will install and
Rec bd. pays accounts
The regular meeting of the
Brussels Morris and Grey Board of
Recreation Management was held
Sept. 15.
The accounts receivable totalling
$806.92 were reported to the board,
and approved for payment.
Abi Corbett advised that the pool
is officially closed for the season.
She also presented the board with an
evaluation report regarding the 2000
pool activities and pool staff that was
prepared by head guard, Amy
Crawford.
Arena Manager Murray McArter
indicated that a new roller for the
solar blanket needs to be purchased
for next year. Secretary-Treasurer
Shelly Pryce said she will prepare
profit/loss statements for the next
meeting for the Huron County Men’s
Fastball' League Playoff
Tournament, the 2000 pool season,
and Septemberfest.
The board reviewed the applica
tion that was prepared by Brussels
set up the entire system, he encour
ages homeowners to either work
with him during the set-up or do the
job themselves so they become
accustomed to the workings of the
furnace.
He also notes that with no moving
parts, there is very little mainte
nance.
“It takes about an hour a year,” he
smiles, “if you call that mainte
nance.”
Anyone interested in learning
more about the Central Boiler out
door wood furnace can call 519-887-
6405. >
There will also be a display at he
International Plowing Match.
Clerk-Treasurer Donna White that is
to be submitted for a JEPP grant for
a proposed generator for the BM&G
arena. The application totalling
$25,800.18 for a generator at the
BM&G arena will be submitted.
Laurie Trower will sell food at
Septemberfest and will, reimburse
the board 10 per cent of her profits.
McArter said he is having some
difficulty finding someone to fix the
“sink” holes where the drains are in
the arena parking lot. He advised
that the company who was known
for doing this type of work no longer
does it. He will continue to make
inquiries. Pryce informed the three
council representatives that the
recreation agreement needs to be
reviewed. It was decided to try and
meet before the November recre
ation meeting of Nov. 8.
Chairman Alvin McLellan dis
cussed some alcohol related issues
that resulted from the Huron County
Fastball League playoff tournament.
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