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  1. arboriculturist
    Even though my super insulated hot air self fabricated unit is very efficient burning sub 20% timber, I am still interested in RHI using Solar Thermal, Insulation optimisation and flue recovery system. At present these type of installations are few and far between in the UK and available data is practically zero. It appears that it is down to the individual to research, design and build their own installation. Of course available sunlight is the issue, but solutions do exist.
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    Is yours running a complete 40ft container? My experience is it takes 15m3 of 20% MC Larch to dry a 40ft container of green mixed hardwood down to 20% MC. Would you agree?
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    Yes, but own fabrication, not a 175KW factory built.
  4. arboriculturist
    Apologies, lapse of concentration - I was thinking roundwood to processed ratio 1:2 approx. Dried down to 20% MC do you agree 3-4 m3 per tonne?
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    KWh/Kg has a direct relationship with wood moisture %. 4KWh/Kg equates to 20% wood moisture content - 4KWh being the amount of energy a Kg of wood produces at 20% moisture when burnt in a 100% efficient appliance.
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    So equates to approx. 1.5 tonnes roundwood / 24 hrs. You can appreciate the returns possible burning quality fuel. Thanks for the data.
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    Does the innovator of the system plan to post their proposals on the Forum?
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    Has anyone on the Forum got a 175kw wood fired Batch Boiler heating a 40ft shipping container to dry firewood? Can you advise on the fuel consumption / 24hrs burning 'dry' wood as fuel in the boiler? Thanks
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    NO NO NO NO NO Do not spend another penny or second of your time on this as it will never give you a return. This is a niche market in the extreme, which will never be scaleable. Development and patent costs would be massive. Stick with what you are good at if it is a proven model that earns you money. If you put your time, money and energy into your existing business, your efficiency will improve, the phone will ring more and you will increase your income. Good luck.
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    If someone with your background is unable to generate 'sufficient margin' to make offering a Kiln in return for a proportion of RHI payments worthwhile, I would suggest it is highly unlikely anyone else would be able to. Glen Farrow have a viable business model, as they have managed to convince people to generally borrow on finance and hand over the cash in full in return for a product, which at best is unproven and may be subject to scrutinisation by the RHI administrators in the not too distant future. The small print in their Contract is there for their legal protection if things do not go well further down the line. Everything is looking great at the moment for those with the installation up and running - I hope it lasts.
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    He has invested heavily so far then. Very few firewood retailers are in a position to be able to purchase outright, or raise finance, so the uptake will be the other option. It will be interesting to see the pricing structure - for sure there will be an initial down-payment required to cover the assoiciated installation costs and to recover the installation if the end user does not hit the targets. Thanks
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    I am always interested in the latest products that become available. For those with an endless supply of unusable timber that can't be chipped and they have the time to naturally dry it, batch boilers may have a place if the emissions following accreditation are credible. I think if his pricing structure is sensible , he may have a lucrative business in the making, based on the fact that many seem keen to sign up for 20 years free payments the government are offering.
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    Not sure that approach is acceptable - straight fell onto parking and highway that is vunarable to damage and may contain services.
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    Good luck with doing the takedown and the the advice of getting a well recommended contract climber to work together with you is sound, even though it's a straightforward removal. May reduce your margin, but worth every penny and you will learn a lot. Get the timber back your end - as a firewood bonus eventually. Don't overlook the public access on the site. If your price is more than £975 on Dartmoor, I doubt very much you will get the job. I don't expect you are vat reg. so that gives you an edge possibly.
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    When do expect your friend to be posting on the Forum?
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    Thanks, just arrived here.
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    Oh thanks, i'll try them again as it has been a while.
  18. arboriculturist
    Their prices are very high!
  19. arboriculturist
    That would be great - thanks.
  20. arboriculturist
    If u tried to PM to me previously - apologies, my inbox has been full for a while - sorted now. Thanks
  21. arboriculturist
    Wow £3! - Still looking for a bulk supplier 104 to start with - no luck as yet.
  22. arboriculturist
    Most firms with curtainsiders stack 2 high, 5-600 + vat haulage.
  23. arboriculturist
    Head towards Land's End and you will pass us!
  24. arboriculturist
    Ah - That's why people are asking for a larger inbox! Just sorted it. Sorry hundreds of miles away. Where did you find those stillages - sound good value?
  25. arboriculturist
    Does anyone know the French company in Derbyshire that has used IBC tanks? Thanks

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