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[batboyblog]

Things Biden and the Democrats did, this week. #5

Feb 9-16 2024

The Department of Education released the first draft for a wide ranging student loan forgiveness plan. After Biden's first attempt at student debt forgiveness was struck down at the Supreme Court in 2023, this new plan is an attempt to replace it with something that will hold up in court. The plan hopes to forgive debt for anyone facing "financial hardship" which has been as broadly defined as possible. Another part of the plan hopes to eliminate $10-20,000 in interest from all student loans, as well as a wide ranging public Information push to inform people of other forgiveness programs they qualify for but don't know about.

The House passed 1.2 Billion Dollars to combat human trafficking, including $175 million in housing assistance to human trafficking victims

The Department of Transportation announced $970 Million for improvements at 114 airports across 44 states and 3 territories. They include $40 million to O'Hare International in Chicago to improve passenger experience by reconfiguring TSA and baggage claims, and installing ADA compliant bathrooms(!). The loans will also go to connecting airports to mass transit, boosted sustainability, installing solar and wind power, and expanding service to under served committees around the country.

Medicare & Medicaid released new guidelines to allow people to pay out of pocket prescription drug coats in monthly installments rather than as a lump sum. This together with capping the price of certain drugs and penalties for drug companies that rise prices over inflation is expected to save the public millions on drug coasts and assure people don't pass on a prescription because they can't pay upfront

The EPA announced its adding 150 more communities to its Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative. 2.2 Million Americans do not have basic running water and indoor plumbing. Broken and unreliable wastewater infrastructure exposed many of those to dangerous raw sewage. These Americans live primarily in poor and rural communities, many predominantly Black communities in the south as well as those on tribal lands. The program is aiming to close the wastewater gap and insure all Americans have access to reliable clear water.

The White House announced deferred action for Palestinians in the US. This means any Palestinian living in the United States, no mater their legal status, can not be deported for any reason for the next 18 months.

The Department of Energy announced $60 million in investment into clean geothermal energy. The plan will hopefully lead to a 90% decrease in the coasts of geothermal. DOE estimates hold that geothermal might be able to power the hopes of 65 million Americans by 2050 making it a key step in the Biden administration plan for a carbon-free grid by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

The EPA launched $83 million to help improve air quality monitoring across America. With updated equipment local agencies will be better able to report on air quality, give more localized reports of bad air quality and the country will be better equipped to start mitigating the problem

The Department of Energy announced $63 million in investments in domestic heat-pump manufacturing. Studies have shown that heat-pumps reduce green house gases by 50% over the most efficient condensing gas boilers, as technology improves this could rise to 75% by 2030. Heat pump water heaters meanwhile are 2 to 3 times as energy efficient as conventional electric water heaters.

HHS awarded $5.1 million to organizations working with LGBTQI+ Youth and their Families. The programs focus on preventing homelessness, fighting depression and suicide, drug use and HIV prevention and treatment, as well as  family counseling and support interventions tailored for LGBTQI+ families.

The House passed two bills in support of the oppressed Uyghur minority in China. The "No Dollars To Uyghur Forced Labor" Act would prohibit the US government from spending any money on projects that source materials from Xinjiang. The Uyghur Policy Act would create a permanent post at the State Department to coordinate policy on Uyghur Issues, much like the special ambassador on antisemitism.

[thelaughingmuse]

Baby steps, baby steps...but progress nonetheless

I did it! Well...sort of. I consolidated five boxes into two, broke down three boxes (only one good enough to re-use), and got some more things put away. I also finally - FINALLY - got my work monitor set up and working do I don't have to try to work on a laptop-sized screen. I prepped two more boxes to go into storage, and wrapped up one ottoman to go into storage. Not perfect, but...baby steps. More boxes gone from the downstairs, so things are closer to Looking Civilized now.

I got my first Radio Free Monday posted, after taking that over from Copperbadge. I have the HTML rock-solid, but had some questions on the editing. This will be a weekly thing, and probably in a few months once I have a lock in it I'll see about recruiting another admin to help out every once in a while - both to avoid burnout, and to let me take the occasional vacation.

I've started learning how to cook more local soups, which will be nice to help me keep warm. Last night was very cold, the coldest predicted for a bit. Nighttime temps are starting to hover in the upper 40s, while daytime temps are edging up to the top half of the 70s more regularly. We may even break 80F later this month.

I'm trying to figure out what I can do to keep the master bedroom cool in the hot months. If I can hang an awning out on the deck-let, even something that's more of a "privacy" weight rather than "blackout" weight, that will reduce the sunlight hitting the glass, which will keep the room...well, maybe not "cool", but "less hot". Then at night, I'll open all the windows, have fans pulling air up and out, and cool things down. Now I just have to get permission from the landlady. I'm also noticing a knock-and-ping from the boiler when I run hot water to fill the basin for dishwashing, which I think is a sign that it's about to fail. She's not going to be happy with that.

Just checked, and my washer and dryer are, indeed, going to be delivered this week! The company is currently going to contact me to confirm on the 9th, and will deliver the appliances on the 10th. (Then, sadly, I will have to wait until the following week for the installers. But I'll have the appliances in place!!)

[pettyrevenge-base]

Refuse to pay for boiler repair during winter? Okay then…

This was about 10 years ago. Still makes me feel good whenever I think about it.  

I used to rent a house. The landlord lived abroad, so his Brother (nice guy) looked after maintenance and the landlord’s Lawyer (douchebag) looked after the contract/legal stuff. I had the Brother’s phone number as he was my point of contact if anything needed fixing.  

One winter, the boiler broke. This is in Northern Europe, so this is considered to be an emergency repair. I called the Brother multiple times, but it always went straight to voicemail. It didn’t even ring. I left a bunch of texts, and spent the first night shivering under all the bedding in the house as temperatures outside approached freezing.

The next morning, I left more voicemails and texts, but by the afternoon, still no response. By this point, the temperature inside the house was around 7 degrees Celsius. I decided to take matters into my own hands, and ring around for an engineer to fix it. They came that evening, diagnosed the problem (a worn out motor), removed the broken part, installed the new part, and billed me for parts and labour. I texted the Brother to let him know what I had done.  

A few days later, the Brother finally responded and apologised for being out of touch. He had been on holiday. I said no major harm done, but I need reimbursement for the repair. He told me to call the Lawyer and gave me his number.  

I called the Lawyer and explained everything. He was like a brick wall. Totally unreasonable, unsympathetic to the situation, and accusatory to me, saying that I had broken the terms of the tenancy agreement. I said that they had also violated the agreement by not responding to an emergency repair in a reasonable amount of time. Under the circumstances, I felt I had no choice, and hope we can come to some sort of arrangement. He said no. I asked whether we could split the bill - I pay for the labour, and they pay for the part, which will remain in the boiler in their property indefinitely. He said no, and at that point said I should “put this all down as a lesson learned and move on”, and hung up on me.  

I was not very happy, to say the least. The bill was pretty significant, and I had effectively repaired their boiler for them free of charge. Not to mention the inconvenience and discomfort of being without heating in winter.  

I was looking at the engineer’s bill wondering what I could do, then realised - the bill has my name, my phone number, my signature on it, and the part and its cost clearly listed.  

I waited 8 months until the tenancy agreement expired, then moved out (I was planning to anyway). I called the same engineer and asked him to remove the motor from the boiler. He questioned why, but I talked around it, paid him cash, and all was good. It obviously cost me more money, but ended up being totally worth it.  

When I moved out the next day, I made sure everything was spotless, and left the property like a perfect tenant. The Brother came to inspect the property. He had a cursory look around to check nothing was obviously damaged, then bid me goodbye, and I gave him the keys. Thankfully he didn’t check whether the boiler was working. Why would he? He knows I would have informed him immediately had it broken again. Either way, the security deposit landed back in my account a few days later.  

A couple of months went by, and then I got a text from the Brother asking if the boiler had been working okay when I left. I said yeah, why? No response.  

Next day I got a phonecall from the Lawyer. He was furious.  

Lawyer: Did you remove the motor from the boiler?!  

Me: Yes. Why?  

Lawyer: rants about damage to landlord’s property etc  

Me: Sorry, bit busy right now. Please put all of this in writing to my email hangs up  

Later that day I got a VERY long, ranty email threatening legal action. He obviously took some time to put it together, but honestly it reeked of intimidation tactics.  

I waited a day or so, just to be annoying, then replied:  

“Dear Lawyer,  

Thank you for your email.  

Please find attached a document that proves that the boiler motor in question is my own personal property.  

I recommend you put this all down as a lesson learned and move on.

Sincerely,  

OP”  

I attached the engineer’s original bill and clicked send.  

Never heard back.  

To this day, I’m not 100% sure I was legally in the clear, but it was definitely worth the risk, knowing that they had to pay for it in the end.  

TL:DR Landlord’s representative refuses to reimburse me for emergency boiler part replacement, so I take the part with me when I move out, rendering the boiler useless.

Source: reddit.com/r/pettyrevenge

[unofficial-sean]

Every time my dad visits, I struggle to understand him. I struggle to assess our common understandings. I struggle to interact with him in a meaningful way.

I used to be a car person. I used to dream up the cars I'd own and what mods I would have on them. I'd try them out in Forza, and this is what drove me to get my GED and become a mechanic. I was obsessed. This worked well with my dad because I'd reckon most white guys are car people, too, to some degree. I was enriched with tools for gifts and our time spent talking was almost always about cars and motorcycles.

But that was before. Now, I'm focused on a deeply personal mission to make my community's HVAC system as efficient as possible; arrived at by personally seeking knowledge over years and years, and also running breathlessly into the world of cars and being knocked on my ass by the intolerance of the people in that world.

I got swept up in the mystical world of radios, which paired well with my dad, as well, who got his technician license shortly after I did, because wireless communication appealed to his sense of independence.

Instead of running face-first into hyper-masculinity, I ran into a door too small to squeeze into. Being a radio technician was not to be.

So, I moved onto biology. Also something my dad is interested in. He likes trees and has plenty of urban wildlife stories. But he is over 50, and a few months ago, I taught him that trees actually consume oxygen at night as part of cellular respiration; it was news to him. Biology wasn't to be, either; I was overwhelmed by the workload placed on my by college and I burnt out.

So here I am, now. I've tried on many costumes. I've learned a little in a lot of places. I've sought out a role for myself to fill. I lost interest in cars and motorcycles. I'm always fascinated by life, but I can't focus on it anymore. Radios are always cool, but there's no one to talk to; or any reason to. I'm terrified of diving.

So I have HVAC, now. It's the current costume I'm wearing. I have a moral mission informed by my experiences roasting in the summer and by my ever-increasing knowledge of the climate crisis. It's all I can do. In my free time, I care for my frogs, I play single-player video games, I prepare for D&D with my club. I dream a lot, too. I don't have any partners, in part because I don't know where to meet my people, and in part because I've lost interest in others, but if I did. . . I just know my family would be weird about it at best.

I don't know how to fit either of my parents into my life, if I'm honest. There's no place for them. There's nothing they can do to enrich it. When I'm around them, I feel tense. I don't want to say the wrong thing. I don't want to hear how far apart we are.

My dad took my brother and I to a car museum. I loathe cars, now. I drive one, sure. But I don't care for them. I learned that there's a completely different way of living, and I desire it dearly; why would there be any ounce of love left for them? But I go anyways, because on some level, I have to. The museum stinks of oily rags. It is a familiar smell, but one that now gives me a headache. I do a circuit, then head outside to breathe in the somewhat-fresh air. I say somewhat because the museum is next to I-5, and the tire noise erases anything sweeter that may have once been in its place.

I walk around the side to look at the building's massive outdoor units; two big, 6-comrpessor, 460v AC + boiler units. I am amazed that the compressors have a locked-rotor amp rating of 125. Can you imagine? I spied a mini-split system, too. A Mitsubishi. It uses R-410A and has a base refrigerant weight of 6oz. For every additional 25 feet of line, though, you must add 0.6 oz of refrigerant to it. There is a spot on the label for the installer to record the total weight of refrigerant in the system after install. It is left blank. Poor practice. Anyone servicing it, now, must estimate it by measuring the lines, if they can access them.

I'm supposed to be spending time with my dad, but instead I'm outside, alone. I don't wanna look at old cars who spewed lead into the atmosphere and probably killed their drivers just as often as they killed bystanders. I don't want to see the machines that my world was built around.

The museum has a section on fossil fuels and climate change. I half-expected to see some denial or distortion of history. No doubt there was some, but it's the solution to these issues that annoyed me the most. In essence, the plaques and exhibits said "let's make use of biofuels, hybrids, and electric cars to minimize emissions; and lets use renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint of automobile manufacturing." fucking what. You wanna keep making cars? Unbelievable.

There was not a single mention of reducing car-dependency or electrified rail. My headache got worse. What did I expect? Car people are going to find a way to keep cars in their place.

What does this have to do with my dad? In a way, he's a barometer for sentiments on certain things. He still thinks I'm interested in internal combustion engines. I hate them. I hate their noises and their fumes. I know precisely how they work, and I could fix a broken one, but I despise what they represent and I just wish they would go away. I wish they weren't the topic of conversation anymore.

I'm tired of grave stakes and the horrors of the world. I want to feel hope again. I want to meet people who share my goals. I want to talk about a thriving future. But fuck, it is hard to do in Tacoma. I want to put a heat hump in every home. I want my tools to be part of a tool-sharing program. I want enough resources to contribute to mutual aid. I want electrified public transit so I can get rid of my car. I want bike infrastructure so I can use the damn thing to get around. I want empty parking lots torn up and replaced with green spaces.

I want to be part of it all and I want to talk with the people who already are. And instead I have my family and everyone else in this city. I'm too afraid to speak, lest I risk showing that I don't know enough. Too afraid to tell my dad I'm not interested in these things anymore because then we will have NOTHING. That will be very sad.

I'm tired. I put together a playlist of things to give me hope because I am trudging through a depression, again. Putting them on in the background while I click through Baldur's Gate 3 again because I can't sleep, but I don't have the brain power to write out my next session or do something bold and creative. I'm soulsapped.

Tomorrow will be the last time my niece celebrates her birthday in this state. She, her brother, and my sister are all moving to Illinois. We'll be at our grandparent's place. It is being referred to as the "last time we'll all be together." Grandpa's health is failing. He's about to be in hospice, if he isn't already. On one hand, I should be there just for the sake of it. I know I'd want as many people around if i was dying. Grandpa's always been cooler than his wife. She's the true reason I don't want to go. I don't like being around her.

I don't like all the "God Bless America" shit in her home. What is there to be proud of? I'm getting off track.

There's no point in raising my voice. I must be a neutral vessel everywhere I go. This is the only place I can ever express myself. Outside, I weight my guilt against my desire to push them all away. It is those days where I am compelled to spend time with family where I feel the most trapped.

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[mariacallous]

Robert Habeck, Germany’s minister for industrial policy and climate protection, has ruminated that the job of astute leaders is to unknot the contradictions of politics—the kind that can stop policymakers cold and run administrations aground. Germany’s coalition government of Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats have barreled into a thicket of contradictions that illustrate just how confounding energy and climate policy—and the larger endeavor of obtaining climate neutrality—will prove as the sacrifices it demands of society grow.

Polls, for example, show that Germans are earnestly worried about the climate crisis and in favor of more climate action. The fallout of global warming is one of their most pressing concerns, indeed as it is across Europe. And yet, when it comes to modifying their lifestyles or paying higher prices to curb emissions, most say they’re not willing, or only as much as it doesn’t sting.

Habeck’s ministry is weathering this contradiction in the form of a nasty backlash against its efforts to transform Germany’s heating sector, which accounts for 15 percent of the country’s emissions and has recently become a geopolitical red-button conundrum in light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. (Germany had previously relied on Russia for about half of its natural gas; in September 2022, Russia cut off its gas exports to Germany until Berlin lifts sanctions against Russia.)

In contrast to the electricity sector, which Germany has been decarbonizing for decades, heating is practically virgin territory—in the form of hundreds of thousands of buildings, offices, homes, and factories, too, that heat their rooms and power their furnaces with gas. Insulating the country’s building stock is treacherously slow: It happens building by building, and the likes of wood pellets, solar thermal, deep geothermal, and bioenergy are not considered sufficiently scalable.

These deficient options explain why the preferred plan is to electrify heating, primarily through the mass installation of heat pumps. An energy-efficient alternative to furnaces, heat pumps—like an air conditioner in reverse—use electricity to transfer heat from a warm space to a cool space. The most common pump is an air-source heat pump, which moves heat between a building and the outside air. By replacing gas boilers, the newest generation of heat pumps can reduce energy costs by as much as 90 percent, and cut emissions by about a quarter relative to gas and three-quarters relative to an electric fan or panel heater. As carbon prices climb higher, gas will become ever more expensive, and in the long run, heat pumps will be the less costly buy.

But the sticking point that the front guard of climate action—to which the Green politician Habeck definitely belongs—must confront is the mindset of his countrymen as the ecological modernization of their society and economy advances. The challenge is to get better at anticipating the degree of sacrifice the everyday German is willing to bear—and ready them for it, one way or another. In Germany, nearly two-thirds of households still heat with fossil fuels, and in a time of inflation and uncertainty, heat pumps are a hefty investment for households on a budget. An air-source pump—about the size of a travel trunk—will run $20,000 to $30,000, including installation, which is about twice as much as a new gas boiler.

This is why hell broke loose when the Habeck ministry’s draft law was leaked to the press (reflecting points agreed upon by all three parties in their 2021 governance treaty). It stipulated that old oil and gas heaters that break down after 2024 must be replaced with modern heating systems, namely units that rely on renewable energy for 65 percent of their energy use. This disqualifies gas and oil systems, and amounts to a de facto ban on new fossil fuel heating systems. In the draft plan, the government agreed to subsidize 30 percent of all heat pump installations.

This pronouncement jarred many people, and the government began to see before its eyes nightmare visions of the 2018 “yellow jacket”  protests in France, when working-class French people took to the streets en masse in opposition to fuel taxes. Not only Germany’s boulevard press but even the Green Party’s coalition partners turned on Habeck, thundering that this measure wasn’t in the coalition contract (though it was) and that this was far too great a burden to impose on working Germans from one day to another (which the Greens had tried to address but were stifled by their partners.) According to a poll conducted by the arch-populist Bild-Zeitung, which led the charge, 61 percent of Germans were worried about the cost impact. Somewhat fewer respondents thought the ban of gas and oil heating was wrong-headed in the first place.

In hindsight, the Greens should have known better than to so flagrantly expose their Achilles’ heel: the perception that German Greens are elitist snobs with no feeling for ordinary folk with ordinary problems. But the party came around quickly on the snafu, introducing measures to subsidize boiler replacement for low-income people by 80 percent. The size of the subsidy is staggered by income, starting from the original 30 percent for the well-off. Middle-class earners (about $65,000 a year) would qualify for a 40 percent subsidy. People older than 80 are exempt from the law, according to the Green proposal.

The takeaway from the fiasco is that political leaders must test the waters and prepare the ground for the dramatic changes that are around the corner. “One era is drawing to an end—another is beginning,” said Habeck. “Because we’ve waited so long to act, these wide-ranging changes will impose on people’s day-to-day lives.”

“Today, it is becoming increasingly clear that virtually everything must change as soon as possible: housing, driving, heating,” writes Die Zeit editor Petra Pinzler. “The energy transition is no longer something that is negotiated at distant climate conferences or in political circles in Berlin and that can be avoided. It has arrived in everyday life. Many people are now realizing that something also has to change in their own boiler room.”

Veit Bürger of the Öko-Institut think tank told Foreign Policy that the changes in store for Germany and all countries seriously involved in decarbonization will affect society’s strata unevenly. “It won’t be win-win-win,” he said. “There will be new winners in the long run, sure, but those hit in the short run, like people with lower incomes, they have to be brought along, too.”

The law still isn’t in the bag: it has to pass both houses of parliament. Perhaps by Jan. 1, 2024, when it should take effect, Germans will have warmed up to a brave, new future of electrical heating. It is, though, as Habeck intoned, a harbinger of much greater changes to come.

[wiseballoonlover]

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Conclusion

Investing in a heated concrete driveway is a forward-thinking decision that combines safety, convenience, and longevity. By choosing a professional installation from experts like Patterned Concrete® Ontario, you ensure a high-quality result that will serve you well for years to come.

For more information or to request a quote, visit our website at https://patternedconcrete.ca/.

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Gas vs. Wood vs. Electric Water Heating Furnace: A Three-way Comparison

So you're thinking about heating your home? These days, a lot of folks are casting a wide net when it comes to water heating, including outdoor wood boilers. Although gas and electric water heating furnace have their own advantages, outdoor wood boilers provide some pretty unique benefits that are worth taking a look at. Well, let us look at why they are a favorite among many homeowners.

The Rise of Outdoor Wood Burners

Outdoor wood boilers have really changed the game when it comes to home heating! They're not your typical old wood stove. Today's models are packed with advanced technology and are surprisingly efficient. Unlike those older electric or gas systems, an outdoor wood boiler can give you:

Complete energy independence

Significant cost savings

Renewable fuel source

Whole-property heating capability

Consistent, powerful heat output

Understanding Your Options

Outdoor Wood Burning Boiler Systems

Let's take a moment to talk about what makes modern outdoor wood burners so great. First off, they pack a serious heating punch – way more capacity than you might expect. Many can even heat multiple buildings! Plus, they reduce your reliance on expensive utilities, saving you money in the long run. They're surprisingly eco-friendly, too, and their long burn times mean less work for you. Best of all, they're dependable no matter the weather. So, comfort, savings, and environmental responsibility – it's a win-win-win!

Electric Water Heating Furnace Systems

Electric heating is convenient, sure, but it comes with a few downsides.  First, running costs can be pretty high. You're also completely dependent on the power grid – no electricity, no heat!  Electric systems often can't heat a large space very effectively, and power outages can leave you shivering.  And let's not forget that electricity prices keep going up! Read HERE to learn more.

Gas Systems

Gas heating is a pretty common choice, and it has its pros and cons.  Operating costs are relatively moderate, but getting it set up is somewhat of a pain. It also harks back to the fossil fuel reliance, that’s bad for the environment, safety issues to deal with, and more periodic maintenance that needs to keep everything going smoothly.

Cost Analysis: Why Outdoor Wood Furnaces Lead

Electric Water Heating Furnace Expenses

Let's talk about the cost of running an electric water heating furnace. It's not cheap! You'll likely see high monthly bills, and those electricity prices just keep climbing. There aren't many ways to control costs, either, since you're at the mercy of the power company's pricing, including those annoying peak usage charges.

Gas System Costs

Gas heating systems have their own set of costs to consider. First off, the price of gas itself can change quite a bit, making it hard to budget accurately. You'll also have regular maintenance expenses, and the initial installation cost can be significant. Plus, you'll need safety inspections, and you're still relying on a utility company to supply your fuel.

Long-term Savings with Outdoor Wood Burners

One of the best things about outdoor wood burners is how much money they can save you over time. If you have access to your own wood, your fuel costs will be super low. You'll also be shielded from those ever-increasing utility rates. Many people find they get a great return on their initial investment, and their monthly heating bills drop significantly. And the best part? If you can source your own wood, it can be practically free!

Performance Advantages of Outdoor Wood Burning Boilers

Outdoor wood burners really shine when it comes to heating power. They provide consistent, reliable heat, easily warming your entire home, and many can even handle multiple buildings. The heat they produce also lasts a long time thanks to their excellent heat retention and extended burn times. And these systems are built to last! They’re tough and durable and built to last. Maintenance is simple, and you can rely on them to keep functioning reliably, whatever the weather throws at them.

Environmental Benefits

Outdoor Wood Furnace Advantages

Renewable fuel source

Carbon-neutral operation

Sustainable heating option

Local fuel sourcing

Reduced fossil fuel dependence

Alternative Systems

Electric Water Heating Furnace:

Grid-dependent emissions

Non-renewable power sources

Limited environmental control

Gas Systems:

Direct fossil fuel use

Carbon emissions

Environmental impact

Click HERE to read more about the environmental benefits of outdoor wood boilers and learn how to maximize renewable energy. 

Making an Informed Choice

Let's talk about why outdoor wood burners make so much sense. First, they're incredibly cost-effective.You dictate your own fuel costs, you have less utility reliance and you get incredible heat for the money — often enough to heat multiple buildings! They’re also extraordinarily dependable, putting out steady heat regardless of the weather, and they burn for a long time. So if you worry about the environment, they use a renewable fuel source, operate sustainably and use local resources which all mean a smaller carbon footprint. It truly is a smart, economical, and environmentally responsible way to heat your home.

Installation Considerations

For optimal outdoor wood burner performance:

Professional installation

Proper system sizing

Strategic placement

Efficient piping layout

Adequate wood storage

Conclusion: The Clear Advantage of Outdoor Wood Furnaces

Electric and gas heating systems are common, but outdoor wood boilers offer some really compelling advantages. They can save you a mountain of money, provide energy independence, and serve as a far more sustainable means of heat in your home. They’re also dependable performers, able to heat your whole premises. So if you're in search of a heating solution that is efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly, outdoor wood boilers should definitely be a topical consideration and especially so if you have a wood supply. Energy independence, power heat and long-term savings make them so attractive.

Are you ready to browse for your heating needs? Visit Outdoorboiler.com today and check out their wide range of products specially crafted to give you a cozy comfortable home. 

FAQs

What furnace uses water to heat?

A boiler uses water to heat. While “furnace” may be generally understood to mean forced air, a boiler heats water or creates steam (this is almost always how boilers heat), which is pumped in circulation for heating. Some new high-efficiency furnaces may be using a condensate system to capture heat from exhaust gases, which some might argue as using water in a secondary way, but even these systems are not actually "using water to heat."

What is a furnace and water heater?

A furnace warms air, which gets circulated via ducts to heat a building. A water heater provides hot water for domestic use (for showering, washing dishes, etc.) or for hydronic (or radiant) heating systems. They serve distinct purposes, though both provide heat.

How does a WaterFurnace work? 

WaterFurnace work? WaterFurnace — Geothermal Heat Pumps. It uses pipes buried underground to circulate a fluid to transfer heat to and from the earth In summer, it reverses the process, transferring heat from your home back into the earth.

What is a water heating system? 

A water heating system is a setup designed to heat water for various uses. The most common use is in a home in order to have hot water. But it may also be in a business, such as in a kitchen. The system may have a water tank or heat on command.

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Boost Efficiency with Simons Boilers' Flexible Steam Boiler Hire Services

Introduction

Unexpected production surges or boiler breakdowns can disrupt operations and cost businesses valuable time. Simons Boilers offers a seamless solution with flexible steam boiler hire services, ensuring uninterrupted productivity. Whether you need temporary support for seasonal demand, scheduled maintenance, or an emergency, our reliable hire solutions keep your operations running smoothly.

Why Steam Boilers Are Essential for Industry

Steam boilers power critical processes in industries such as food production, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. From sterilization to power generation, their role is indispensable. But what happens when your boiler experiences downtime or demand spikes unexpectedly? That’s where Simons Boilers steps in, providing temporary boiler hire solutions to minimize disruptions and prevent financial losses.

The Simons Boilers Advantage

Flexible, Reliable, and Ready When You Need It

At Simons Boilers, we don’t just supply equipment—we deliver reliability and peace of mind. Our hire services are designed for maximum flexibility, offering:

Custom Hire Periods: Rent a boiler for days, weeks, or months—tailored to your needs.

Varied Specifications: Choose from low-pressure units to high-performance systems, ensuring the right fit for your operations.

24/7 Availability: Need urgent support? Our fleet is ready for rapid deployment.

With Simons Boilers, you’re not just hiring a boiler—you’re investing in expert support and seamless efficiency.

Tailored Solutions for Every Industry

Industry-Specific Boiler Hire Services

Different industries have unique steam requirements. Simons Boilers customizes solutions to meet these needs:

Food & Beverage: Precise steam output for cooking, sterilization, and cleaning.

Manufacturing: Consistent power for molding, drying, and chemical processing.

Energy & Utilities: Backup steam systems to handle peak demand or maintenance schedules.

Proven Success Stories

A pharmaceutical company avoided production delays when Simons Boilers delivered and installed a temporary unit within hours after an unexpected breakdown.

A dairy producer met seasonal demand seamlessly by scaling operations without the high cost of permanent infrastructure.

Seamless Integration & Ongoing Support

Hassle-Free Implementation

We make the boiler hire process simple and stress-free with:

Effortless Installation: Our team assesses your site and ensures smooth integration.

Comprehensive Support: From training to routine maintenance, we provide full assistance.

Rapid Response in Emergencies: Our team gets your system up and running quickly to minimize downtime.

With Simons Boilers, you can focus on business operations while we handle your steam supply needs.

Conclusion

A reliable steam boiler is essential for keeping production on track, especially during peak demand or unexpected challenges. Simons Boilers' flexible hire services provide the perfect solution, ensuring business continuity without costly disruptions.

Don’t wait for a crisis—get ahead with Simons Boilers today. Contact us to explore how our hire services can keep your operations running smoothly.