| During the recent ice storm when I lost my electricity, I started figuring
out how I might still heat my house with my gas furnace. I switched-off
the A.C. to the furnace and substituted a ~9 volt battery for the normal
24 volt A.C. supply, opening the natural gas valve and starting the furnace.
To help convection through the system, I also opened the furnace air
intake/inspection cover at the furnace base.
With no fan running, the furnace furnished a surprising amount of heat
to the upstairs. After an extended period of time, the over-temp
(blower failure safety switch) switch kicked "out" and shut off the gas
flow until a cool down period...
It seems that there might be a real need for such a device for those
who live in a severe cold climate.
Of course, the killer in all this--assuming the idea is really useful--is
the regulatory jungle that is laying in wait for anyone who dares! |
