Is There Such a Thing As a Wood Burning Pool Heater?
Believe it or not, gas, electricity and oil do not have the market cornered when it comes to heating water. There is indeed such a thing as a wood burning pool heater. The fuel source may sound antiquated or unnecessarily frugal, but the technology is exceptionally modern. When one thinks of a wood burning stove, the idea of a potbelly or a cast-iron fireplace connected to a chimney may come to mind. In reality, a wood burning water heater can be placed outdoors in its own protective shed. Wood is fed into a centralized iron box which generates radiant heat. A secondary compartment surrounds this heat-generating stove in a closed system of pipes and holding tanks. Unheated water circulates around the central stove, absorbing the radiant heat. This heated water can then be circulated through the inflow and outflow systems of a standard in-ground pool or hot tub or radiant heating system. Additional wood can be added periodically to maintain or increase the ambient water temperature. Onc
