Tracy, professional question.
Bosslady is looking into an electric "fireplace" to heat/decorate this new room, about 400 sq ft. We had it plumbed for gas, but she has decided maybe electric is the way to go. Mostly because of the solar we have now.
What were you saying about power needed to get the effiency from electric heat?
Basically the only difference between that one of the little ceramic ones is the visual component Greg. 1500watts will give you 5200 BTUs if it's the type you plug it into a wall. You just get the simulated flames to look at
Is a wall plug in unit efficient though? I was thinking that 220/221, whatever, would be the way to go.
The efficiency is always the same with a resistance type heater with the exception of the extra power being used for the blower and the light show to simulate the flame.
Higher voltage just gives you the potential to draw more amperage for larger heater coils or strips.
If anything, the fire places are LESS efficient because of the extra lights etc..
I have a non-vented gas log fireplace in my living room and it will most definitely put off some heat. That being said if you use a non-vented gas heater it can cause yellowing. My living room is wood so it doesn't really matter, but if you have white walls you will see it in a few years..
A sledge hammer works wonders on 'em Mick. The worst part was having to start in the attic and work my way down. But, it's in lots of parts and pieces now!
I'm not going to post in the thread, but a word on moonshine for those who may be somewhat less informed:
The term "Moonshine" come from the practice of distilling the mash after dark so the revenuers could see the smoke. Therefore it was homemade whiskey made by the light of the moon. Over the years it was shortened from moonshine whiskey to just moonshine.
Moonshine can be made from several different things. If it will ferment, you can make liquor from it.
Clear corn liquor, the most common variety, has been available in liquor stores for a long time and is marketed under names such as Pure Grain, Everclear and others.
That's basically what folks are buying under the pseudonym "moonshine"
Edit: I should add that the biggest difference will be found in the filtering and proofing
Tracy , are there other base ingredients other than corn that they use to make moonshine, the old fashion way, that produces a more drinkable product?
Tracy , are there other base ingredients other than corn that they use to make moonshine, the old fashion way, that produces a more drinkable product?
Evening Chuck.
The "raw" flavor of most homemade liquor is due to the lack of filtering and higher alcohol content. You can water it down, or try running it through one of those Brita pitcher type filters to smooth it out a bit.
If it's a grain, you can make whiskey out of it. I always preferred rye whiskey in my heavier drinking days. Corn liquor almost always gave me the ***** the next day!
11-23-2016, 05:28 PM
Mostly because of the solar we have now.
