Recent content by John Haeberle

Thanks, all. the home will be at 6000’ in the Black Hills of Wyoming, so winters can be dicey My concerns about using a wood boiler are the shoulder seasons and times if we have to be away … in the first case, a wood stove indoors should be fine. In the second, it’ll be electric or propane...

Thanks for the replies. Natural gas isn't an option on this ground, but propane could be delivered. I'm thinking we may end up just getting a separate propane boiler to keep the water warm.

Planning new construction of a house … will prefer a wood boiler for heat (radiant, in-floor) Thoughts on using electric for a backup to keep home at “keep-from-freezing” temps while out of town? Other thoughts would be propane, I suppose, but we’re already planning electric tankless for hot...

Thanks for the replies. This is an important consideration. I’m surprised this is not a bigger issue for others.

Just wondering about heating if not able to at home (trips away, road conditions, etc.)

Considering a wood boiler for heat of a home/cabin + workshop. Question is: do most people also run a backup propane boiler? I can see many reasons for a backup.

Thanks for the replies. 5030 ... we're thinking the same on all of this.

Thanks for the replies ... I've hauled tractors, livestock, round bales, heavy trailers, but not for a living. I doubt that road tires will suck it under 8.5', but that might be worth checking. Even so, I'd be right at the edge of safety on width of the trailer beneath, and I think the pickup...

I purchased a round baler at auction (Hesston 560) and now need to transport 350 miles. The baler is just a hair over 9 feet wide. Please give advice on my options: 1. 8' wide flat-bed with two axles, dually wheels; would require wide-load permits in two states and I'm still not sure how it...