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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / creosote
« on: January 30, 2019, 08:19:07 AM »
Been running a 6048 for 11 years. Do my best to have seasoned wood as much as possible anyway. The stack is no problem, quick run with the brush couple times a season works. So, I want to get rid of the creosote build up in the fire box. I am concern that I'm loosing heat transfer to the water from the build up? Do the "toss in sticks" work? Probably been discussed a million times. Looking to get some replies.
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Equipment / Wallenstein 800 series
« on: January 20, 2019, 06:09:12 PM »
I bought the wallenstein wood processor. I have had it 4 years. I really like it. I live in rough terrain, a lot of hill side. Its easy to get moved around and very easy quick setup. I bought the saw mount with it, holds the saw (25" 362CM) on a bracket by using the bar nuts. I have cut untold cords of wood. I sell some too. It will take a 20" diameter log. Also doesn't matter on the length it will drag it in. It has a Subaru 14 HP motor. I have had absolutely no issues with the machine. thought i would share in case one of you all are looking.
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Equipment / wood processors
« on: February 13, 2013, 02:15:16 PM »
I am looking at purchasing a wood processor. I will need a compact unit, looking to spend under 15K. I will be using it for myself and family. I have been looking a the Hudson Wolverine and the 800 series Wallenstein. Anyone using one of these?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / I want to share what i have learned
« on: December 25, 2011, 09:52:37 AM »
I have been burning 4 years. I have a central boiler 6048. I live in West Bygod Virginia. I have a very old, very large house, not insulated very well.
1. I built a wood / furnace totally enclosed room on my garage. I enclosed about half of the unit in the wall. I can also store about 3 cords of wood in the room. I installed a fan in the wall to draw the smoke out of the room. Only above the furnace i used 1" foil backed foam covered with tin. The room has proved very helpful and worth every dime.
2. I keep my wood cut well ahead of time. Seasoned wood will make a big difference in consumption.
3. I burn all wood, but the best i have found is. Osage, locust, hickory, hard maple and red elm.
4. Keep ash out of furnace and stirred. It makes a big difference. Keep in mind i have a central boiler.
5. Place the unit as close as possible ( remember prevailing wind) and buy the good pipe. I bought the single pipe with both discharge and return lines inside, foam filled. Insulate everything you can.
6. Round wood better than split.
7. I load the front section of the unit only. I cut 20"
8. I have a metal wheel barry to take out ashes. Wrap some potatoes in foil and put in ashes and take outside.
My opinion only. May help someone new or just starting.
1. I built a wood / furnace totally enclosed room on my garage. I enclosed about half of the unit in the wall. I can also store about 3 cords of wood in the room. I installed a fan in the wall to draw the smoke out of the room. Only above the furnace i used 1" foil backed foam covered with tin. The room has proved very helpful and worth every dime.
2. I keep my wood cut well ahead of time. Seasoned wood will make a big difference in consumption.
3. I burn all wood, but the best i have found is. Osage, locust, hickory, hard maple and red elm.
4. Keep ash out of furnace and stirred. It makes a big difference. Keep in mind i have a central boiler.
5. Place the unit as close as possible ( remember prevailing wind) and buy the good pipe. I bought the single pipe with both discharge and return lines inside, foam filled. Insulate everything you can.
6. Round wood better than split.
7. I load the front section of the unit only. I cut 20"
8. I have a metal wheel barry to take out ashes. Wrap some potatoes in foil and put in ashes and take outside.
My opinion only. May help someone new or just starting.
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