Using Furnace Exhaust to Heat Tanks
Just wondering: Has anyone ran an external insulated duct type of pipe/hose from the furnace exhaust to their holding tanks to keep them from freezing?
This past weekend we fired up our furnace for the first time on the TC and I noticed how hot the exhaust was. Our TC has exposed holding tanks and their associated plumbing, so I was thinking about using some sort of insulated ducting to attach to the exhaust port and run it along the outside of the TC to the back tank area. I would also insulate that tank area and enclose it. The duct would not be mounted permanently, only on when needed.
I am thinking that attaching the duct to a piece of pipe with many holes in it running along the bottom of the tanks would disperse the heat down there more evenly.
Bad idea or what?
Thanks,
Del
This past weekend we fired up our furnace for the first time on the TC and I noticed how hot the exhaust was. Our TC has exposed holding tanks and their associated plumbing, so I was thinking about using some sort of insulated ducting to attach to the exhaust port and run it along the outside of the TC to the back tank area. I would also insulate that tank area and enclose it. The duct would not be mounted permanently, only on when needed.
I am thinking that attaching the duct to a piece of pipe with many holes in it running along the bottom of the tanks would disperse the heat down there more evenly.
Bad idea or what?
Thanks,
Del
