Build your own Water Heater / Furnace Unit?
I know there are newer campers that have combined water heater / furnace units but they are pricey and not necessarily an easy drop in unit. It got me to thinking that it would be an interesting exper...
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Another approach would be to install a copper tube coil on the outside of the water heater tank (or a flat coil on the bottom of the tank if sufficient clearance), insulate and use a recirculating pump to distribute the heat.
I would probably just recirculate the hot water directly from the tank to a radiator and turn off the pump system when taking a shower.
In any of these approaches, the output might be enough to maintain comfort but would not initially heat a cold TC anytime soon. You might need a portable heater (electric or propane) for initial heat up.
I would probably just recirculate the hot water directly from the tank to a radiator and turn off the pump system when taking a shower.
In any of these approaches, the output might be enough to maintain comfort but would not initially heat a cold TC anytime soon. You might need a portable heater (electric or propane) for initial heat up.
