2007-02-07 05:04:16 · 4 answers · asked by swamp cat 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Maybe you are thinking that the septic tanks creates methane gas as the waste is decomposed. It is theoretically possible to take that methan gas and use it to run a gas-fired heater. But in practical terms I don't think it would work out. Probably there is not enough gas produced, and you would have to work out a way to store it. Maybe it wouldn't be pure enough to work properly in the heater and would gum up the heater. That might be dangerous.
Theoretically possible, but I think, impractical.
2007-02-07 05:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the referenced article shows, people have been asking this question for a long time. (1973). I don't know if using only the septic tank contents from a single home would be enough to fuel your heating needs.
People at Mother Earth News and other "hippie" or "back to nature" types have been working on this questions for a while. I would try those types of websites. You might even search out some "survivalist" groups, but I would be very cautious.
2007-02-07 13:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's the kind of "gas heat" you want :) One things for sure - you wouldn't have to worry about any company coming over!
2007-02-07 13:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Do it!
2007-02-07 13:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋