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[dukethebeagle]

we own a sawmill and have an unlimited supply of chips.would like to build an addon to my boiler
looking to do more of a batch burn with it
wondering if a pellet stove motor would be strong enough to turn a 2-3 inch auger say 20 inches long
input on the burner would be great
really any input especially from diy'ers would be great
    thnx

[slimjim]

not gonna happen, chips move really hard and will require a stout drive system!

[mlappin]

Smallest most common auger you're gonna find is a 3" which is meant to run in a 4" tube. Most common means cheaper, you might be able to find a 2" auger but it might be as much for a foot of it as 3 foot of 3".

Watch Ebay for a small gear reduction motor in the 1/4 to 1/2 horse range, might even want to go heavier. I'd imagine something in the 10-20 rpm range would be plenty fast. Depending on the size of your auger might want  to go even slower or look into a VFD or a 90V DC motor with a dial adjust speed control.

[farmboythegreat]

think P&M sell an auger  for their chip boiler ??

[mlappin]

think P&M sell an auger  for their chip boiler ??

I'm wanting to say they use a 6-8" auger in theirs?

I think the OP is talking about saw chips while P&M's is meant to burn chipped trees.

[slimjim]

I have had folks ask about selling tanks and augers, I sent them to our office for pricing, not sure if they bought or not!