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[ms1780]

I am going this weekend to look at a used 4400 and I want to test the water jacket. I intend to cap all the inputs/outputs but one then make a contraption with a Schrader valve and a gauge for the last one. I know these are vented systems so I am not sure how I am going to plug the vent. I would also like to get opinions on how much pressure I can safely put on the water jacket.  Anything particular I should look for on the unit? It is about 10 years old. I went to a local word master dealer and looked at the 4400 and I was very impressed.

[Scott7m]

First of all, how much r u talking about for a 10 year old woodmaster?

[hondaracer2oo4]

I am not sure how they are vented either, someone should know. 2-3 pounds would be adequate. I wouldn't do much over that. The problem is at that low pressure you should really leave it for a day or so to make sure that it stays there. A big hole would be an obvious pressure drop but a pin leak in a weld might not be seen with that low pressure for a while? Can you just fill it with water and look for leaks? Seems like a lot less trouble.

[ms1780]

$3000 for the unit with pump and the auger system.

[Scott7m]

$3000 for the unit with pump and the auger system.

Very very high, the auger is a joke.  Even as a dealer I tell people to save their coins.

[hondaracer2oo4]

Man Scott, do people just give away their outdoor boilers to you down there? Up here in New England the 'Market Price' for a used outdoor boiler is 3k-6k. There are exceptions to that rule you can find but those are the typical prices.

[Scott7m]

Man Scott, do people just give away their outdoor boilers to you down there? Up here in New England the 'Market Price' for a used outdoor boiler is 3k-6k. There are exceptions to that rule you can find but those are the typical prices.

Thats because this regular style boiler isnt available as new uo there where your at, just as slim jim told me today, an old 10 year old wood doctor will bring new price rihht now in his state, but they had to be originally a maine stove

But every market is different

3000 for a 10 year old unit is crazy high here tho

[hondaracer2oo4]

Yeah I didn't think of the fact that the old boilers are grandfathered up here which could be holding up the prices.

[Scott7m]

Yeah I didn't think of the fact that the old boilers are grandfathered up here which could be holding up the prices.

Yep, thats why it is!

[pintopaul]

i purchased a woodmaser 434 like 4 yrs ago used about 10 yrs old and it cost me $2000.00 its been working great and i'd love to find another for my brother next door. i figure im ahead of the game the money i have saved on oil.

[slimjim]

If you are in an EPA/socialist state and can get your hands on a conventional boiler at a reasonable price, Go for it, they are easy to repair/weld and super easy to run, don't P off your neighbors with the emissions and cut lots of wood, Welcome to the OWB world.