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Q:
Why does HEATMOR™
use a semi-closed system?
A: Outdoor
wood furnaces operate under three different types of systems:
- Closed systems
operate a furnace at a psi of seven or more, therefore it is
considered a totally pressurized system. Pressurized systems require
much stricter guidelines for installation and operation.
- Open systems
operate a furnace with direct contact occurring between the outside
air and the water in the furnace. This allows oxygen to get into the
system and create proper conditions for corrosion and excessive
evaporation to occur.
- The HEATMOR™
bladder system allows little occurrence of evaporation and lessens the
introduction of oxygen and other harmful elements into the system. It
also allows the use of antifreeze and other coolant enhancement
chemicals. Under normal operating conditions, a HEATMOR™ will
operate at atmospheric pressure (3 psi or less). However, if a
malfunction occurs (overheating) the specially designed pop-off valve
will allow excess pressure to be relieved to the atmosphere.
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