I've been looking seriously at gasification boilers recently, compared to heat pumps in particular.
It strikes me, and it would be great to be given alternative views to the contrary and why, that a big 'don't argue' log gasification boiler and storage tanks coupled to underfloor heating and domestic hot water supply would be a great way to go. About the best, it seems. There are so many variables involved as well as personal preferences, so I accept it's not a one-size-fits-all scenario and others may differ.
We like wood, I love working with, around it and not 'paying the man' for the bulk of domestic energy needs. But the costs of getting set up with a kick-ass system seem to leave a large payback period compared to heat pumps and current/projected electricity costs thereof. When all the costs of ownership are spread out over the estimated life of competing systems, I think heat pump tend to work out OK, bugger it all.
Have you spent any time looking into what is best for you and yours? If so, what were the pros and cons for you?
It strikes me, and it would be great to be given alternative views to the contrary and why, that a big 'don't argue' log gasification boiler and storage tanks coupled to underfloor heating and domestic hot water supply would be a great way to go. About the best, it seems. There are so many variables involved as well as personal preferences, so I accept it's not a one-size-fits-all scenario and others may differ.
We like wood, I love working with, around it and not 'paying the man' for the bulk of domestic energy needs. But the costs of getting set up with a kick-ass system seem to leave a large payback period compared to heat pumps and current/projected electricity costs thereof. When all the costs of ownership are spread out over the estimated life of competing systems, I think heat pump tend to work out OK, bugger it all.
Have you spent any time looking into what is best for you and yours? If so, what were the pros and cons for you?