Gridlock said:Well, I suppose the reluctance of electronic control is understandable, but still suprised by the overall intensity of this reluctance. I certainly understand the idea of keeping things simple and the joy of mastering something without electronic intervention. But just think about the possibilities!:
- No more worry about over-firing or back-puffing
- Automatic adjustment of air and damper
- Very precise temperature control
- More efficient use of the fuel
- Reduced emissions
- Ability to measure draft and either make adjustments or report back if insufficient
- Instant reporting of wood moisture levels, BTU content, overall efficiency, etc.
- Going to bed without wondering whether stove-top or CAT temperatures are rising beyond spec
- Ability to start or change settings remotely
Many people had similar feelings about car engines when electronic controls were introduced, but car engines today are leaps and bounds what they used to be before electronic intervention. No human or mechanical widget can provide anything near the kind control than electronics can.
I wonder if bringing stoves into the 21st century might open up whole new markets.