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sceptre74
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OWF Brand: Portage and Main
OWF Model: BL 28-40
50 plate exchanger
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November 18, 2012, 06:36:42 AM »
A buddy of mine had this exchanger installed on his indoor oil boiler and decided to eliminate it and plumb direct from his outdoor boiler. I'm wondering if this unit would be overkill to heat my domestic hot water? He's selling it for a good price. It's made by Sec Heatexchangers and the model # is M31B. What do u think? Thanks
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muffin
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Re: 50 plate exchanger
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November 19, 2012, 09:50:41 AM »
I use a 20 plate, so I would imagine this would be overkill. But if you are getting it at a good price, it is not going to hurt anything. You'll just have really hot water!
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HandyMark
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November 19, 2012, 05:17:42 PM »
I use a 10 plate and my water is 140 at the tap. Definitely overkill. Though I am a fan of overkill.
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fireboss
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OWF Brand: central boiler
OWF Model: 6048
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November 20, 2012, 02:52:49 PM »
Iam useing a 40 plate to heat my house and hot water!
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Sussex county new jersey cb 6048 instald may 2010, heating 3000 sq and 15,000 gal pool,sure track dump trailer,35ton splitter,029,ms200,homlite xl
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Re: 50 plate exchanger
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November 23, 2012, 06:48:43 AM »
I just put in a 30 plate and could not be happier. I bought mine new from a dealer on this site and feel I got a good deal, so if it is cheap enough for you,go for it. I have shut my water heater completely off and have way more than enough HOT water. A 50 plate should heat your whole neighborhoods water.
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sceptre74
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November 23, 2012, 12:37:50 PM »
That's what i was thinking. I just hope it doesn't pull too many btu's from the water. Thanks for the info everyone.
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dwneast77
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OWF Brand: Central Boiler; Wood Doctor
OWF Model: E-Classic 2300; HE10000
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November 23, 2012, 09:18:41 PM »
I think this is a case where overkill can't hurt you. It can't really draw too many BTU's unless you are using too much hot water. It'll only draw enough BTU's to maintain the temp in your water heater.
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