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This uses propane [1]. Many millions of people and I burn methane to cook and heat our house so propane is not that a big change but I don't expect that we'll b
by pmontra 3y ago
This uses propane [1]. Many millions of people and I burn methane to cook and heat our house so propane is not that a big change but I don't expect that we'll be able to put its piping inside our houses except for a short length.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane
- VectorLock 3y agoMillions of people have counter top ice makers in their home that use propane as a refrigerant. If you have a gas line that brings gas to your stove, having a heat pump circulate that same gas as a refrigerant isn't much of a stretch. Especially if its replacing a gas boiler.
- tastyfreeze 3y agoPropane is the refrigerant (R290). That would be closed loop not consumed.
- samcheng 3y agoIt doesn't "use up" propane - it's a closed system that uses the propane as a heat transfer fluid. The hot water generated by the system is what will get piped around your house.