I am trying to find out if I can heat rocks or stones that I could be used to warm an area. I am sure I couldn't heat a room but I figure if I had enough rocks, bricks or stones, that I could increase the temperature. I have googled this subject and my question is not answered clearly.
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It is VERY DANGEROUS to heat up rocks, bricks and stones, due to the fact that if they are even a little damp, they could explode while heating them up !!!!! Why would you want to use heated rocks, bricks or stones to warm a room?. Is there no other heat source? Are you trying to save money? I would NOT suggest you try this, as it could end very badly with you, any pets, or anyone else getting really hurt. You need to stick to normal ways of heating, as your idea could be very dangerous. The LAST thing anyone would want is to have HOT SHARDS OF ROCK FLYING AROUND A ROOM!!!!!
How are you planning on heating the rocks or bricks? It seems like it would take a great deal of energy to heat them up. And are you heating them in place or moving them to the area you want warmed?
I'm not sure I'm understanding what you have in mind here. Can you explain your process a bit more so that we can better advise you?
Your question cannot be answered due to the lack of information You are providing.
It appears the area you wish to place the stones will also have additional heat. So, is this area for humans or pets?
How do you plan to heat the rocks/stones?
How large are the stones?
Have you tested how long your rocks/stones will hold heat in the projected area?
Is the area to be used a regular room with high ceilings?
How far will you have to transport stones to this area?
Will you have a way to keep stones hot while being transported to the proposed area?
You may want to just experiment with some of the stones/rocks to see if it will work for you.
Even if we had all of this information, I do not believe a layperson could answer your question.
Sorry, but I think an answer to your question may have to come from a qualified heating engineer.
I am wondering if I can heat them in a low oven. We had no power a few weeks ago. My health is not good when I get cold. so I'm wondering if I can heat the brick, stones or whatever in the oven then when the power goes off, I would put them in the room.
I assume you have a gas stove. This is going to be a lot of effort to move them back and forth and there is a health risk to running the gas stove without a vent, which won't work without electricity. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide alarm as that can be deadly and often occurs when the power is out. A small amount of bricks could warm your
Be sure to use as many cold weather tricks as you can to keep the inside of your home at a reasonable temperature. You can tack up blankets or comforters to cover your windows and use fabric snakes to block up the bottom door jamb. Avoid opening doors to the outside and sleep in the warmest part of the house, usually upstairs or in an interior room. This is also a good time to cuddle up with any pets you may have as the shared body heat will keep you all cosy.
If you have a gas water heater, a hot shower or bath can take away the chill. Be sure to dress in layers and cover your head and feet.If you have access to emergency space blankets, they can hold in your body heat while sitting or sleeping.
If you live in an area that regularly loses power, you may want to look into a portable generator or have a plan to go to a friend's or family home nearby.
Good luck and please clarify more so we can better understand what you are trying to do.
no gas at all. electric only. but i was thinking if i had stones in the electric oven ready and hot.
I think the problem with this plan is being prepared for a power outage. You could plan ahead and heat up the oven and they will last for a short time but they are not going to be hot for very long. They will keep you warm for a couple of hours, maybe. Then, you are stuck with no way to heat them back up.
Be sure not to heat up river stones as they could explode due to water being trapped inside. Man-made bricks are probably safer as long as they have been kept dry.
Good luck and do let us know how it works out for you.
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