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Equipment / 562xp Fuel Delivery Issue
« on: October 21, 2018, 01:38:31 PM »
Have a Husqvarna 562 xp with an apparent fuel delivery issue.

Haven’t done much cutting the last two years...most of my wood is getting delivered in bucked rounds (pretty sweet deal). But even so, my 562 has been running flawlessly.  Started it up for the first time since summer yesterday and it would not start.  I did my usual procedure - a couple pumps of the purge bulb, flip the choke up, two pulls, fire, flip the choke down, 2 pulls and run.  Except it did not run. 
I then noticed a hole in the purge bulb...and noticed that it was not filling with fuel when purging.
I replaced that today.
It would not fill with fuel unless laying on its side.  Upright it would not fill.
On its side it runs, upright it fires after purging, runs for 10 seconds and dies.

1.  Is the bulb supposed to fill with fuel when purging?  I have never paid attention until there is now a problem....I don’t remember what is right.  I feel like it usually fills.
2.  I assume the problem is somewhere in the tank...like...if it is on its side the line in the tank is under fuel so it isn’t sucking  air...but then when it is upright it is sucking air...not really sure.

Inspecting the lines that are visible when I remove the air filter revel no cracks or obvious issues...

With the 562 - what is going on inside the tanks?  From the parts diagrams, it appears there is a tank vent...what is the replacement procedure?  How much line is attached?  How does a person fish it out?

Thanks

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WoodMaster / Water Level Indicator
« on: January 06, 2018, 10:27:06 AM »
Went out to the furnace yesterday morning and green water light was off.  I assumed I was low on water (evaporation does that) but 3 gallons had it overflowing out of the stand pipe.  Light was still off.

So, I would assume the LED had burned out but...that is not the most likely scenario...I had to replace the ETC unit last year...(had a structural in a small building near the furnace, melted the digital display of the ETC and badly deformed it)...I still have the leftover parts and once the outside temps get back above 0, I am going to replace it with the still function LED indicator from the old one...assuming that the LED still does not come on (which if it does come on, problem solved, I will call the company that I bought the ETC from and ask for a replacement since it malfunctioned after less than a year) the issue must be in the float assembly.

So my question is the actual float assembly...where on the furnace is it, how do I remove/access it, any hints/tips?  This is one part of the furnace I am not yet familiar with...

Thanks,
Steve

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Pools & Hot Tubs / Heating Pool-update
« on: July 12, 2017, 01:51:23 PM »
The cheap exchanger on Craigslist disappeared, I ended up buying a 155K btu stainless steel pool exchanger online- $175, 2 rolls of 100' 3/4" hose, and a utility pump. 
Had a Taco 007 in the basement from a job I did, plumbed that into my OWB to run the loop to the pool exchanger, put that in a wooden case under the boiler. Put 2 unions in to disconnect and store for the winter.  2 quick disconnects for the garden hose and I am off and running. 
So far, 6 degree drop in the loop to the heat exchanger.  Raised the heat if the pool 2 degrees in an hour and a half.  Overall pleased with the whole setup.  Thanks for the ideas.  Total investment: $300. 

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Pools & Hot Tubs / Pool Setup - your thoughts?
« on: May 08, 2017, 08:40:41 PM »
I have a woodmaster4400, have an 18' round above ground pool.
Only spent $400 on it a couple years ago, to hold us over until we can put in our dream pool.
Would love it if we could warm up our pool and extend our season a little...has not really been economically feasible until now...or so I think.  I am looking for a temporary stop gap that does not cost me much $$.

A local guy is stilling a stainless steel tube-style heat exchanger (designed for OWB and pool), 10K btu for $75.  This is a solid deal.

Pool is roughly 100' from OWB. 

My thoughts:
1.  Plumb a pex loop to heat exchanger close to back of OWB.  Like 2' from it.  I have an extra Taco 007 pump on my supply Shelf.   IS this pump appropriate for a short loop?
2.  Run a cheap, flexible on the ground surface on days that I want to heat the pool (before company comes...after a a couple cool days), so, not run it too often, just often enough to make the pool a little better.
I know I will lose lots of heat but I would rather have flexible hoses that I can roll up and store when not in use.
How would I circulate water from pool at such a great distance?
Is this do-able?

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Hey guys,
Have had a Woodmaster 4400 for 9 years now...
It is used to heat a 3000 square foot house - old farmhouse, newly (But traditionally) insulated (meaning no blown-in etc..).  Furnace is 75' from basement.  So, 150' loop. 
I burn 15+ Cord of hardwood (of varying degrees of seasoning) in the Oct-May heating season.  Upstate NY but not way upstate - Albany area.  There is a fair amount of wind, also heats domestic hot water.

In reading here, I feel as though I am using too much wood.  We do keep the house fairly warm all winter long. 

So, how do I assess my system -
Woodmaster 4400, pumped by Taco 011 to plate exchanger, circulated to furnace and distribution manifold by an 007 or 005 pump (furnace is oil furnace, sits unplugged), circulated through the house by taco 007's.

I have an infrared gun style thermometer.

What is the best way to get temp readings on PEX? 

What is an ideal drop in temp from leaving OWD to entering OWB when calling for heat?  When not?

How much temp should I expect to lose before it gets to exchanger? 

How much should I lose in exchanger?

Is there a way to turn up or turn down the 011 pump?

What about stack temp?  How do I measure that?  What is ideal?

I know there are a lot of questions that are answered on the site...but sometimes I feel like I am not quite understanding stuff..

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WoodMaster / Woodmaster 4400 ETC temp high limit change
« on: March 04, 2017, 01:46:10 PM »
Hey guys,
Need help...have scoured the web and can't find my answer.

Have a 10 year old 4400...had a small fire in an outbuilding...melted my ETC. 
Got a new one, plugged in, I am up and running.

On my old one, about 7 years ago I, finally, found online how to adjust my high limit over 180.
I know it comes factory set at 170-160.  I was experimenting with my limits and differential that my best setup was 185/175.
I found these instructions a long time ago, did it once and never thought about it again.

Now I can't find...
I seem to remember you had to go into programming mode...and from there I am drawing a blank.

Help if anyone knows.

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Pools & Hot Tubs / Somewhat passively, and inefficiently heating a pool
« on: August 11, 2014, 01:46:36 PM »
Just bought a used 15' above ground pool as a temporary solution to the sheer expense of an inground...
living in upstate NY, wouldn't mind a little boost to my water temp every now and then, keep the wife happy...want to keep my expense to a bare minimum.
Woodmaster 4400 plumbed with 1" pex to a heat exchanger in the basement.
Here is my thought:
Put a T and a shut off valve in each line at the back of the furnace.  After the valve put a 1" or 1 1/2" hose fitting after the valve.
When spring and fall hit and my house is not needing my furnace going full blast all day, hook up enough hose to run from the exit at the backof the furnace, into the pool, run a few rings inside the pool and send it back to the return line...So...bypass my heat exchanger and radiators for a few hours each day
figure 180 degree water circulating in a hose inside the pool will jump it a few degrees and it will only cost me a few pieces of firewood each day.  Boiler would be running anyway...
When I am done, roll the hose up until the next fall/spring.

What is the major flaw with my plan?  Thoughts?  Concerns with materials? 

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Equipment / Husqvarna 562 xp saw not oiling
« on: March 16, 2014, 02:07:16 PM »
Hi all,
I have a Husky 562 xP, purchased in December, has run 15 tanks of gas through, recently...last couple days, the oiler has stopped putting out enough oil to work correctly.  Came set up with oiler adjustment in middle position.  Just tried turning it up, still not putting out oil as it should. 
What are the steps to trouble shoot this problem?  What should I look for?  Should I just take straight to dealer?
Thanks

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Furnace Filling
« on: February 02, 2014, 06:01:36 AM »
Happy Groundhog and Super Bowl Sunday everyone,
I have seen, over the course of quite a few message strings, several people mention that they do not pack their furnace full of wood.  They have said that packing the furnace full wastes wood.
I have always packed mine full but now am re-thinking this.  The people on this forum all seem very knowledgeable and scientific about their furnaces...so...
is it more efficient not to pack your firebox full?
Is this still true for long burns?
What is the reasoning behind this?

Thanks in advance.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Woodmaster Baffle Rod
« on: January 24, 2014, 07:56:19 PM »
Hi guys,
Went out tonight, opened the chimney baffle on my Woodmaster 4400 and the rood kept pulling.  It appears the that the pin that holds it to the plate is b roke.  I think it is stuck in the closed position as I am getting hammered with smoke when the door is open. 
Has anyone else encountered this problem?  What is the process to fix it?  It is dark and the fire was cookin' so it is not something I was going to tackle tonight but I would like to fix it asap as I come in the house smelling like I have a three pack a day habit.
Thanks!

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WoodMaster / Woodmaster 4400 Baffle Rod Broke
« on: January 24, 2014, 07:55:31 PM »
Hi guys,
Went out tonight, opened the chimney baffle on my 4400 and the rood kept pulling.  It appears the that the pin that holds it to the plate is b roke.  I think it is stuck in the closed position as I am getting hammered with smoke when the door is open. 
Has anyone else encountered this problem?  What is the process to fix it?  It is dark and the fire was cookin' so it is not something I was going to tackle tonight but I would like to fix it asap as I come in the house smelling like I have a three pack a day habit.
Thanks!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / School me on Heat Exchangers
« on: November 28, 2013, 08:10:53 AM »
Good Morning and Happy Turkey Day
I have a Woodmaster 4400, have had it for 7 years now...very happy with my set up
I use it to heat an old farmhouse that has undergone a complete renovation.
The house totals out to about 3000 square feet, some larger spaces and vaulted ceilings.
WWe use hot-water baseboard and heat our hot water with it as well.
When we first purchased the furnace we were only heating half of the house.
The renovation has been done in stages and for 6 years we have had 1/2 of the house finished.
Now that the other half has been opened up, insulated and finished, we have installed heat.
There are now three zones operating.
Should I assess my heat exchanger size/capacity?  I am producing enough heat for the house bbut, as we are just getting into the true heating season, I am wondering about my efficiency - would a larger heat exchanger be more efficient? 
Just looking for a little info.
Thanks!

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WoodMaster / Woodmaster 4400 boiling over...seems to be a trend here
« on: January 15, 2012, 02:15:25 PM »
Hey all,
I have had a woodmaster 4400 for 5 years now...it has worked great so far.
I did some modification on the settings 2 years ago and put my top end temp at 185 and my lower end at 175, to get a little more heat into the house (heat exchanged into hot water baseboard...have 1 poorly insulated wall in the house)
anyway,
this year has been (up until now) unseasonably warm and snow-free
but on windy days my furnace was boiling over - temp was getting up into the 215 range, shutting off the snap disk and boiling out large quantities of water.
i replaced the door seal rope yesterday...thought that was my problem...used 1" rope (i believe the correct size)
then today it did it again - it has been excessively windy this year but no worse than in the past.

on a prior post on here a couple people mentioned a flapper above the door fan not sealing correctly
could anyone explain the process of checking that out and adusting/fixing?

i am also going to use the bucket over the flue method to check for an air leak now too.

but i'm thinking that flapper has tobe the culprit

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WoodMaster / 4400 Aquastat replacement or adjustment
« on: January 16, 2011, 01:41:36 PM »
I have had a 4400 for about 3 years now...love it,
i can't find my owners manual and i can't find one in pdf. online
my furnace is currently set for 170 degrees kick on, 180 degrees off
with the woodmaster, can i change the top end to 185 or is 180 the limit.
if i can, how do i change it
if i can't, has anyone ever replaced their aquastat...if so, what brand, was it difficult?
i think, in the coldest part of winter, that little bit of difference would make a big difference in the house...
thanks in advance.

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