[Strawbale] Hot water storage concept - insulation

[Shody Ryon]

Thinking about this, perhaps we could look at it the
way Don does (?), the earth stores heat about 1/2 as
good as water, so instead of insulating the water from
it, store heat in it as a secondary thermal storage
area. Lay down a perimeter insulation and waterproof
memnbrane and heat the water with solar energy. It
might get too hot, so there may need to be insulation
between the TS and the living space, or have the
ability to stop heating in hot weather.

--- David Neeley <dbneeley at gmail.com> wrote:

> Joaquin,
> 
> I wonder if you've actually done any research on
> this? Using straw
> bales underground has been tried many times, with
> usually distressing
> results. The bales wind up succumbing to a rather
> nasty black mold and
> wind up in a liquid state known in the straw bale
> community as "fetid
> goo brew."
> 
> Not a good idea at all, I'm afraid.
> 
> David



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