I would say heat would be your best bet
Thanks, you're right. About three minutes direct blast with the propane weeder torch on low softened it right up to where I could get a socket on there.
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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models / Central Boiler / Re: Air channels - creosote covered acorn nut
on: December 23, 2023, 12:37:29 PM
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Started by bjp - Last post by bjp | ||
I would say heat would be your best bet Thanks, you're right. About three minutes direct blast with the propane weeder torch on low softened it right up to where I could get a socket on there. |
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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models / Central Boiler / Re: Air channels - creosote covered acorn nut
on: December 20, 2023, 10:41:56 AM
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Started by bjp - Last post by Deebles62 | ||
I had the same issue. Yes, the flame thrower weed eater works. Catches the creosote on fire. Knocks off easily after that.
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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models / Central Boiler / Re: Air channels - creosote covered acorn nut
on: December 20, 2023, 09:45:58 AM
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Started by bjp - Last post by Walleye | ||
I would say heat would be your best bet
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on: December 20, 2023, 09:42:10 AM
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Started by Scratch - Last post by Walleye | ||
Hard to beat frree firewood
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on: December 18, 2023, 04:17:45 PM
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Started by Scratch - Last post by Scratch | ||
Today they just finished dropping off their final delivery of 25 dump truck loads of free wood. It's Cottonwood, but it'll still burn!
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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models / Central Boiler / Air channels - creosote covered acorn nut
on: December 18, 2023, 11:06:17 AM
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Started by bjp - Last post by bjp | ||
I know this place is dead right now, but why not ask. I've been having poor performance with my Classic Edge 750. Lots of difficulty getting reaction chamber temps above 600F or so, occasional runs up to 1000F but none of the 1500-1700F temps I have seen in the past. Pretty sure my air channels are caked up with creosote.
I have the left air channel fully removed (a bit of creosote, not too bad). For the right air channel, I have one of the two acorn nuts removed, the second one is covered with creosote, enough that I can't get a wrench around it to even start it turning. Any tips on getting this cleaned up enough to get it removed? I've been hacking at it with the scraper tool, with a flathead screwdriver, with anything I can think of. The only other idea I have is to take my propane flame weeder and blast it with heat for a while, hoping that will burn off, or at least soften, the creosote enough that I can get it removed. Anyone have any other good ideas? Maybe a dremel and a sanding or cutting wheel? The front air channel is also pretty tough to remove, even after pulling the acorn nuts. Been working on prying it out with a screwdriver and hammer claw, it should eventually make it off. I already have replacement channel hardware so it should be easy once I just get this stuck part off. |
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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models / Portage & Main / Re: Optimizer 250 Nozzle
on: November 17, 2023, 05:53:28 AM
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Started by TheSnowDO - Last post by TheSnowDO | ||
So......
No more mortar nozzles for the Optimizer 250 / 350 Series..... 5/8" Carbon Steel Plate nozzles only?? Would LOVE some recommendations for the best method to position and secure this new nozzle which I have never used. Todd |
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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models / Portage & Main / Re: BL 28-40 blower fan making some noise and float level float.
on: October 27, 2023, 02:38:15 PM
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Started by Super44 - Last post by Super44 | ||
Fired up the boiler today with no issues. Vahooo!!
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on: October 27, 2023, 02:37:15 PM
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Started by juddspaintballs - Last post by Super44 | ||
When I first installed my pipping I use Shark bites but have since replaced all but 2 of them with crimp rings. The 2 still in the system will also be replaced when the leak.
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on: August 29, 2023, 07:37:11 PM
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Started by juddspaintballs - Last post by juddspaintballs | ||
OK, I'm getting 1" Thermopex from a local dealer. $1564 for 100' after taxes. That seems like more than I've paid in the past, but who knows what prices have done ever since the craziness of the past 3 years.
Does 1" Thermopex use regular 1" PEX fittings? Can I use 1" Sharkbites or 1" cinch rings on regular 1" fittings or is it a special size and need different fittings? |