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Fixing to purchase OWF
« on: December 17, 2014, 06:28:02 PM »

What do y'all like/recommend

What is the likes and dislikes of a heatmaster  I really like this unit

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Re: Fixing to purchase OWF
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2014, 07:50:13 PM »

Do research, most of us wood burners who have a furnace will tell you that the furnace they have is the best, it's what you prefer. I love my Earth Mt. Man 500, it's simple and easy to use and maintain!!! Bottom line is don't go cheap on the underground pex like I did because I replaced it and it cost me a lot of money and headache's!!! Whichever OWF you decide to go with I would install LOGSTOR, once I replaced my setup what a difference!!!
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Re: Fixing to purchase OWF
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2014, 12:27:51 AM »

I did a lot of research and reading on this site and the net.  I looked at most of owf  brands in the area.  I decided on the heatmaster 5000.  So far I love it.

As far as why I chose it were personal likes.  Wanted 409 stainless. Full length shaker grates. Ash pan. And a draft fan. 

Do a lot of research look at as many brands as you can.  If you know people that have one talk to them on their likes and dislikes on the model they have.
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Re: Fixing to purchase OWF
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2014, 03:01:10 AM »

Scarface is spot on!!!!!  Logstor is the important part of the equasion.  OWB brands are more for personal preference, they all burn wood, check out how the manufacturer resolves issues in the field, some have a terrible record of service after they cash your check and others rely heavily on customer referrals in order to sell more units, you don't get referrals by not answering the phone whenever there is an issue!
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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2014, 03:53:39 AM »

Love my BL 2840 :thumbup:
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2014, 03:59:07 AM »

No issues with my Woodmaster either. I have dealer about 10 miles from me who stocks a lot of parts and is easy to talk to.
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« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2014, 09:36:56 AM »

Where are you located, Line hand?  and what type of area are you planning on heating?
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« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2014, 10:47:49 PM »

I'm in tha south northwest Alabama to be exact around 3700 sq ft all electric
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« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2014, 07:05:11 PM »

Went and looked at central boiler today and I think I have decided to go with a 6048 y'all chime in please

A question I have is I have two three ton units and two hot water heaters approximately 140 ft to the house from my boiler then another 70ft to the other side of the house my dealer told me all I need is 1 run of 1" pex pipe to work all of this.... Will this be suffient???? Or am I gonna have to run two runs of pipe to my house then from there branch one pex to my first unit and hot water tank then the other run for the other side of my house please reply

Thank you all for your recommendations in advance
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Re: Fixing to purchase OWF
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2014, 08:32:30 PM »

 I would take a longer look at the Portage & Main BL 3444 or the BL 4444 more energy transfer to the water through the exhaust plus the boiler is made to take apart the 6048 runs a stack temp close to 500 degrees
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Re: Fixing to purchase OWF
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2014, 08:54:41 PM »

Lot of good posts.  As Slim says, they all burn wood.  However, the heat has to get from point A (OWB) to point B (house).  THIS is where you want to take a hard look at performance.  As it was explained to me, the LOGSTOR will be the cheapest pipe I purchase.  Made sense to me.  This product is not cheap, but I believe in researching and doing something once.  I do like the design and performance of my 2840.  Other brands are also well manufactured.  Do your research and stay warm....
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« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2014, 11:31:48 PM »

I ran a 6048 for 3 years. Sold it 2 months ago and put in a P&M BL 3444. They are entirely different animals. The CB is a great unit, but it's gonna burn more wood than some other units. I don't keep track of wood usage, but I use less per fill now and it makes it 12 hrs. I haven't slammed it full yet to see how many hrs I could get. I miss the big door on the CB, you could roll just about anything in there.  I have to do a lot more splitting now, but it's less strenuous loading it.
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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2014, 04:45:49 AM »

I ran a 6048 for 3 years. Sold it 2 months ago and put in a P&M BL 3444. They are entirely different animals. The CB is a great unit, but it's gonna burn more wood than some other units. I don't keep track of wood usage, but I use less per fill now and it makes it 12 hrs. I haven't slammed it full yet to see how many hrs I could get. I miss the big door on the CB, you could roll just about anything in there.  I have to do a lot more splitting now, but it's less strenuous loading it.
I came out to look at your boiler when you first got it. You are right about them being a whole different animal. Once you get the hang of how they run they are very neat. Once that air comes on there is almost instant fire. Almost like propane under the fire.
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« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2014, 05:43:13 AM »

Do it right the first time.  An extra couple thousand now will pay off very fast.  Bury good line,bury it deep.  Make sure you have a good dealer close.  I like my Heatmaster but that's all I've had.  Again,do everything right the first time. 
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« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2014, 08:29:04 AM »

That's another reason I was gonna use central boiler my dealer is not but about an hour away and there is not a lot of options in Alabama can anyone give me a definite on the pipe question???

I am not going cheap especially on pipe I just need to know for sure that one run will do what I talked about in the post yesterday
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