Wood fired copper water heater

[ThomasPaine]

I was wondering if there is a thread out there or someone with exp running strike and sparge water through copper that is in a wood fire. I could save money on propane if this was a safe effective thing to do. I know that the tubing would need to be full of water and open at one end at all times while in the flames. Anybody?

 

[Jwin]

#cavemanbrewing

 

[ThomasPaine]

Kinda vague. Got a link to something?

 

[Jwin]

I don't think you could save much as the materials cost would offset propane savings.
If you are determined, maybe look into wood stove hot water heat exchangers.
But I would think spending the time and money being more energy efficient elsewhere would n pay off better

 

[ThomasPaine]

So I already have an old 25 foot copper immersion chiller that I don't use. Just thought I'd stick it in The fire and run tap water through it. No extra cost for me at all. Wood is free too.

 

[Jwin]

Ju at goggle wood fire hot water heater.
Plenty of hillbilly engineering to be seen.

 

[ThomasPaine]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/15/24/3d/15243deb0a1a375de493e8b08582cbf6.jpg

 

[ThomasPaine]

This is exactly what I was talking about minus the person. I'll give it a try and make a new thread

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Google chofu heater.

 

[Twins_Dad]

Look into rocket stove water heaters. I think a major problem would be trying to maintain a constant temp for heating mash water without boiling. Good luck.