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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: insurance company wont insure with outdoor boiler

« on: June 29, 2008, 08:28:34 AM »

When I called Mine (Erie Insurance) the Rep had no idea what I was talking about, never seen or heard of a Outdoor Boiler Furnace, he did say once installed, they would have to come and look at it, but would be fine 50 ft away from the house. 

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Hardy / Need Hardy owner advice....To get Shaker Grates or not...

« on: June 17, 2008, 07:49:32 AM »

We plan to use wood and coal in our Hardy when we get it for this winter.  I have heard some owners do not recommend the Shaker grates , not necessary plus another $300,  they just use a Poker, one dealer told me more smaller parts to bust off with the shaker grates??  Does anyone have any advice as to whether to get them or save the extra $300.   

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: 200' from property line & EPA Certified or remove from service by 2015!

« on: June 16, 2008, 07:53:34 AM »

http://www.epa.gov/woodheaters/models.htm    Here is the link to the EPA site and which OUtdoor Furance companies they are approving -for now, I guess.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: WATER Treatment for Furances with 304 Stainless Vs Furnaces with 409 Stainless??

« on: June 16, 2008, 07:47:17 AM »

For the Hardy, does that mean if you use City water anywhere, that water is fine, and just stay away from Water softener water?  We have a water softener, it does not work effeintly and needs replaced, has been for years, sometimes water is too salty and other times it is not even working, but we want to get this furnace first.   OR can I use water directly from the well -before the softener, I know it is really really "Hard" water?    And you live in Noth Caralina, probably doesnt get too cold there.  Your winters are surely shorter than ours in PA.  I know the Hardy's seem to have a good repuatation, but it seems most are used in Milder climates.  I also want to use Coal in mine.    We just can't decide what to buy.   

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / WATER Treatment for Furances with 304 Stainless Vs Furnaces with 409 Stainless??

« on: June 15, 2008, 07:11:44 AM »

Hello:  We have not decided totally which Outdoor Boiler to buy just yet, a toss between a Hardy (304 stainless ) and a HeatMore (409 Stainless) or maybe even a Taylor , but what I need to understand is What all is required for the water you fill these things with?  It sounds like with the Hardy, if you have any kind of salt water, it can CRACK your furnace, and all other chemicals are harmless, and with the other 409 stainless, it sounds like it needs regular water treatments of some sort?  I know it will need at least 180 gallons to fill when we buy one, i did not want to have to buy 180 gallons of store bought water for this.   Can someone give me some info on what your Boiler requires for chemical treatment, etc.  How often, the cost, what you have to buy, can you buy it from a regular store like Lowes, Home Depot, or must you buy from the Boiler manufacturer??   Thanks so much.   

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: burning coal in OWB

« on: June 05, 2008, 09:17:18 PM »

I am thinking about getting a Hardy, they can burn coal, they have the Coal option, some say it is not needed though, I have met and seen (2) Hardy from Private owners  that use Coal with Wood, and talked to one dealer telling me he knows a man who ONLY burns coal in his.   And the dealer uses half and half, so he says.    It has the ash pan also, unlike some Outdoor Boilers on the market.