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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Moving estimate?
« on: February 09, 2018, 08:20:22 PM »
Definitely no splices underground!..

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Central Boiler / Re: 409 Stainless
« on: February 03, 2018, 07:22:12 PM »
MattyNH - From what I gather, Wes has sold quite a few of the Maxim outdoor wood pellet boilers.  I only live about 35 to 40 minutes from them so when I am vacation the week of Feb 19th I plan on stopping by to have a look.  I can't complain on how my E-Classic 1400 has been operating over the past 7 winters, it's kept me nice and warm and my DHW nice and piping HOT.  The only hiccup I experienced was when the temps hit -20 with wind, the house side had trouble keeping up with demand but that's a flow problem with the system inside the house, it had nothing to do with the OWB.  I'm old enough to know that everything has a live span and knowing the corrosive nature of creosote, I know this thing is approaching it's end.  Will it be this winter, next winter, perhaps the winter after that?  I have no clue but the first generation of this type of CB boiler seems to be around 7 to 10 years.  Plus the newer units seem to be easier to clean and maintain than the one I have. 

Quick question to everyone - What's the end of season prep look like regarding stainless steel?  Will I have to spend 5 to 6 hours scraping creosote from the fire box when I tuck it in for the summer?  Thanks.  Roger       
I live about 1hr 15 mins from the Newport CB dealer..I was doing a job in Claremont..So I was passing the dealership everyday lol..Well that explains with all the pellet sales!..I noticed his shop is connected to a Maxim boiler. I actually know someone that has a CB classic from the 90's! Still runs like a champ last i knew..He runs it all year long..I like said in previous post..Im impressed with my buddy's Edge..If he had the fire star XP..The boiler could sent you text messages if its needs a refilling, If a door was left open etc lol...And you are able to see how your boiler is running with your smart phone anywhere in the world lol..I will also say he got good burns times when we had the frigid extreme cold weather..Long burn times than my boiler..

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Central Boiler / Re: 409 Stainless
« on: February 03, 2018, 10:37:48 AM »
Are they fully stainless or just the fireboxes?

  Also is the Chinese steel thing for sure true? I know the tale is used a lot to bash a brand someone doesn't like. Just recently there was a company bashing Heatmaster by saying they were using Chinese stainless which was completely false. That term is thrown around quite easily. I am told that currently it is almost impossible to buy Chinese steel in North America due to the tariff that US has on Chinese steel. Wholesalers will not handle it just for the limited Canada and Mexico markets.
From what Im told the boiler itself is all stainless..I assume the skin of the boiler is still light  steel

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Central Boiler / Re: 409 Stainless
« on: February 03, 2018, 10:35:28 AM »
 :pic:
So month or so ago i posted "leak" about my current boiler (Aqua-Therm)..I haven't fixed it yet being cold and being a waiting game..So anyways I called a Central Boiler local dealer just to find out prices etc, (Just out of curiosity)..So the local dealer told me Central Boiler is doing away with carbon steel and going 409 stainless steel on all there boilers this yr..I guess theres been issues with customers not maintaining the water and burning green wood, which shortens the life of the boiler..Edge stainless 550 is shy of 10k!

Are you talking about the place between Newport and Claremont?  I was wondering what they're asking for one.  Do you know if they have a 550 on the lot?  I'd like to look it over; better, I'd like to see it in operation.
I tried calling them..I called Janco Classic Wood Boilers out of Somersworth.. That place in Newport does have them on display..Man the place sells some serious wood pellets too lol..I got a buddy who bought the 550 Edge last year..Im impressed.. I took care of his Edge a few weeks ago while he was out of town..His boiler doesn't have all the bells and whistles that you can get (internet connection etc).. Bruce (great guy he is) owner of Janco told me $9,700 for the Edge 550 stainless..If your in the Newport area Id stop in and check them out..

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Fire Wood / Re: Wood identification??
« on: February 02, 2018, 08:56:22 PM »
It's awful hard for me to turn down a load of free firewood.
Never refuse free firewood unless half rotted or no good..The worse free wood I had so far is weeping willow..I smells just like urine when burning..Ill take it again for free..But only burn on a windy day..Far as the type of wood in that pic..Kinda looks like elm..But I could tell more with the bark..

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Central Boiler / 409 Stainless
« on: February 02, 2018, 08:25:04 PM »
So month or so ago i posted "leak" about my current boiler (Aqua-Therm)..I haven't fixed it yet being cold and being a waiting game..So anyways I called a Central Boiler local dealer just to find out prices etc, (Just out of curiosity)..So the local dealer told me Central Boiler is doing away with carbon steel and going 409 stainless steel on all there boilers this yr..I guess theres been issues with customers not maintaining the water and burning green wood, which shortens the life of the boiler..Edge stainless 550 is shy of 10k!

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Equipment / Re: Oil
« on: January 13, 2018, 02:15:36 PM »
What do you run for oil weight in your Kubota?

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yes with these fridge cold temps I'm definitely getting a shorter burn time..I got plenty of wood though!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Leak
« on: January 04, 2018, 07:42:45 PM »
i will definitely keep the 7018 in mind..Thanks for the advice....Once I find it it will be cleaned before welding..Just want it fixed right the first time..Im not a welder sounds like you guys know what your talking about..

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Leak
« on: January 04, 2018, 04:03:29 PM »
6011? Really?

Wouldn’t be my first choice, however I have access to a pretty heavy wire welder with generator.

If I had to stick it think I’d try 7018.
yup that’s what the manufacturer told me.. Least they told me lol..

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Leak
« on: January 04, 2018, 02:19:49 PM »
Dec 25, my boiler had been shutdown for a day due to travel (to Campton NH!) I came back to a pinhole leak on the inside of the firebox, at the door ring, on the weld positioned about 7 o’clock.  I had a small fountain. My S-275 is about 17 years old. Drained it wire brushed it and I have used the JB weld on it. I am waiting to replace the pressure relief valve before I send water back out there. Have the valve but need the help of a plumber to remove the old one. Also waiting until it warms up a little, we are in frigid conditions where the daily highs have been single numbers. I’m afraid the water will freeze when it hits the exposed pipes and boiler.

I am very interested in what success you’ve had in fixing your leak.
Interesting.. I haven't fixed the leak yet due to the extreme cold, now the blizzard and more extreme cold coming this wknd..My leak is at the door ring....Somewhere up top..I did call the rep that sold me the boiler and the manufacture ..Aqua-Therm told me that a #6011 rod (stick welding) will fix anything on that boiler..The sales rep did call me back (surprisingly) Says he thinks he found a welder..So hopefully once its seasonal temps lol..He'll set it up to get fixed..I'll keep you posted..Where do you buy all of your parts?? I hope not all from Aqua-Therm..Ive been able to buy all my  exact parts on Amazon, eBay, and a outdoor boiler parts page.. Huge Savings!! Only thing I still buy from Aqua-Therm are the gaskets

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Merry Christmas!
« on: December 25, 2017, 05:09:33 PM »
Merry Christmas everyone!..I have to drive in todays snowstorm..It was awful..Couldnt see 5 feet in front of me..Much better on the way home lol..

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Fire Wood / Re: Scored bunch of wood from tree service
« on: December 24, 2017, 12:47:52 PM »
Nice score! :thumb: Free wood is the best!


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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Leak
« on: December 15, 2017, 08:20:50 PM »
Yes, please post back. Is your aqua therm running under pressure? I know some guys do and some don't. Either way letting it burn down and using a wire brush a bit would tell a lot.
Hope it's some condensation!
Yes it is

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Leak
« on: December 14, 2017, 06:50:45 PM »
 Well my Aqua-Therm has sprung a leak somewhere around the door ring on the inside of the boiler I'm assuming..(I could be wrong) :(..I called the guy who sold me the boiler 10 yrs ago.. I explained to him about everything on the situation..He said he'll call me in a couple of days and will stop by..I really hope this is a quick weld fixing and thats it.. If can't be fixed, might be looking for a new one ugh..(its a money thing lol) Ill keep you guys informed

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