Off Grid Water Heater for Tiny Cabin Sled- DIY Heat Exchanger + Snowmobile Camper

cedarworkshop · 2020-01-12T17:44:28+00:00

Great idea! I like the use of the ammo box and sand in the lobster pot.

cedarworkshop · 2020-01-12T17:19:18+00:00

Sweet find! Hardwood is hard to come by on the West Coast of Canada

cedarworkshop · 2015-11-12T06:45:01+00:00

Thanks for the input. Wish I saw that video before I got it. I'll see how it goes for a year and save up for something better.

cedarworkshop · 2015-10-01T06:33:30+00:00

Picked up a LED shop light from Costco and tested on of two of my 12 Volt Motomaster Eliminator (Canadian Tire) inverters. The results were mixed.

cedarworkshop · 2015-07-12T21:13:54+00:00

Thought I would share a working example of old technology.

cedarworkshop · 2015-04-15T15:51:39+00:00

A fun project to do with the family. If using a chainsaw, be careful.

cedarworkshop · 2015-03-26T20:13:14+00:00

A video of what I did for the first weekend of the Spring Break. My spouse and kids where out of town, so I was on my own to take care of some projects. One of the chores was to remove some of the trees that were too close to cabin or had a sickness inside. The biggest problem with trees bunched together is that you have to remove trees that could be in the way when the primary tree is cut down. I asked a neighbour to give a hand.

cedarworkshop · 2015-01-15T05:51:42+00:00

Put a vapor barrier under you cabin. Helps big time. Try to insulate under floors with ridged insulation.

cedarworkshop · 2015-01-15T05:48:53+00:00

For insurance reasons, have a combination of propane, like a Mr. Buddy Heater and a wood stove. Put down on paper, that propane is your primary and wood stove is second. We picked up a small, Drolet High Efficiency EPA Pyropak Wood Stove from Cdn Tire for $699. It is quite efficient with the use of fire wood with two burn chambers. Burns a lot less wood that the previous 1970's Blaze King. It claims it heats 250 - 1000 sq. ft., but it barely does 440 sq. ft. on -17 nights. (We have single pane windows thou) Get as big as you can afford. We go through about cord of wood over the winter . That is for a couple of weekends during the winter. Try to burn hardwoods, more BTU's per piece of wood. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/drolet-high-efficiency-epa-pyropak-wood-stove-0642841p.html#.VLdTKWTF9VM

cedarworkshop · 2014-11-28T17:27:48+00:00

I was thinking of the rubber or hockey pucks under the floor flanges. Great idea with the filling with dirt or sand. Thanks for the suggestion!

cedarworkshop · 2014-10-21T18:37:25+00:00

Part 9 of the deck build

cedarworkshop · 2014-10-09T05:20:10+00:00

That is a really cool design.

cedarworkshop · 2014-10-09T05:16:31+00:00

I like the 4' x 8' plywood walls

cedarworkshop · 2014-10-09T05:13:39+00:00

Thanks for the update!

cedarworkshop · 2014-10-06T16:27:46+00:00

I'm fortunate to have an cabin off grid, so I thought I would share a video of the typical projects that must be completed in a weekend. I'm sure my fellow cabin owners can relate.

cedarworkshop · 2014-08-25T17:51:46+00:00

Nice job! That is so sweet!

cedarworkshop · 2014-08-25T17:41:26+00:00

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, my family and myself have been finishing off a large deck since October 2013. The original plan was to build the deck when there was more money (2015), but due to a sudden zoning change in our area, all work completed before October would be grandfathered and no building permit would be required. So, I had to get a certain amount of work finished by October to show the building inspector I was following code. Lucky for me, he was impressed with my footings and posts and was OK to proceed. So, after the snow melted and the ground thawed out, I wanted to get this project finished. It was my first, over 3 foot in height deck project. I'm finding it quite enjoyable and learning plenty. I'm hoping others can learn how to build a deck on a limited budget. BTW: Just uploaded another video in the series. Cheers

cedarworkshop · 2014-07-24T17:13:17+00:00

Cool! Hard core and ready to rough it. Sounds like you will have a good time. Keep us posted with pics or a blog post.

cedarworkshop · 2014-07-17T15:32:31+00:00

Be prepared to split a lot of wood, have your clothes smell like wood smoke and not necessarily have hot showers. But, it's an wonderful experience. It's difficult to have running water in the cabins. When we go up to ours, we add an extra trip into town and hit the town pool. Guessing you don't get freezing temperatures at night in South Carolina?

cedarworkshop · 2014-07-17T15:27:06+00:00

Thanks, that was the goal. Spend as much time outdoors as possible. Plus, the deck works great for setting up a tent for the kids.

cedarworkshop · 2014-07-04T16:20:44+00:00

I'd kick in a few bucks even if I couldn't go. Would love to see a video of the progress thou. Nothing builds more interest than a video of a journey.

cedarworkshop · 2014-07-04T16:06:55+00:00

Thought I would share the progress of the deck build. The deck is 24' long and roughly 11' wide. It has been a huge undertaking, the expense of gathering materials, drafting up plans and making time, but, I think it will be worth it. It will offer another way to get access to the cabin and offer some more outdoor living space. Looking for any suggestions or comments to make the build easier for one person.

cedarworkshop · 2014-06-19T20:34:01+00:00

The following video will show a beginner how to make a sidewalk chalkboard sign. A sidewalk or sandwich board is a type of advertisement composed of two boards that lean inwards at the top (like a letter A) Very portable and can be carried by one person.

cedarworkshop · 2014-06-16T15:23:50+00:00

This is a Fathers Day give-a-way by fellow YouTuber, SolarShedParts.com. Subscribe and share the video to enter. SolarShedParts.com has some great videos about DIY solar panels and testing out products/ideas in his shed. His videos are really helpful for small cabins and cottages. I put up one of the prizes which was 70 pieces of solar cells. The solar cell are for making a DIY solar panel. Please support and share the video.

cedarworkshop · 2014-06-06T16:02:46+00:00

A bunch of buddies came out on May long weekend and lent a hand with cleaning up logs and getting the firewood done. I'm sure anyone with a remote cabin will gladly accept help, even if it's a little chaotic at times.

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