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Portage & Main / Re: Should I drain water out of my boiler at the end of burning season???
« on: February 14, 2017, 05:58:20 PM »
Emailed Heatmaster- They said they use an electric meter with probes.
No more than 4,000 micromhos is what you want. 1-2,000 is more normal.
Too high and you can get electrolysis pitting.
No more than 4,000 micromhos is what you want. 1-2,000 is more normal.
Too high and you can get electrolysis pitting.
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HeatMaster / Re: Splits vs Rounds
« on: February 14, 2017, 02:39:46 AM »
I've seen small splits in an updraft grated unit run very very rich and smoke like crazy. Big rounds won't.
But a down draft units needs the smaller wood to keep the coal bed.
But a down draft units needs the smaller wood to keep the coal bed.
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HeatMaster / Re: Splits vs Rounds
« on: February 14, 2017, 02:29:32 AM »
Aarmga- glad to have you. And everybody. I've learned in working with the intricacies of a wood boiler, never ever throw away another person's idea or way of approaching an issue. It's so complex there are always surprises.
So keep posting!
So keep posting!
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Portage & Main / Re: Should I drain water out of my boiler at the end of burning season???
« on: February 14, 2017, 02:24:58 AM »
I'll ask Heatmaster how they do it. They're testing how easily electrical current travels through the water. You can get E C meters... Not sure if that's what they use.
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HeatMaster / Re: Splits vs Rounds
« on: February 10, 2017, 05:25:11 PM »
I think split wood gasifies quickly, rounds not as fast. Would possibly make the unit run leaner and more efficient. Rounds roll down on the nozzle better.
It's hard to compare tho. Species of wood, how fast it grew... Lots of variables.
It's hard to compare tho. Species of wood, how fast it grew... Lots of variables.
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Central Boiler / Re: New Furnace Owner
« on: February 10, 2017, 10:53:52 AM »
Honda is right, don't be jumpy. A CB Classic is about as simple of a furnace as it gets. Not extremely efficient or cutting edge but it runs and makes good heat.
Solenoid opens and closes to control draft (water temp), pump circulates to buildings, you load wood daily and shovel out ash every once in a while. Keep your water treated and watch for moisture buildup at the ash line in the firebox. You don't want condensation to set anywhere on a mild steel unit (stir ashes). Loading only what you'll burn in the next 12-18 hours will really help on moisture.
Keep it dry and you'll purr along and love your unbeatable comfort in the house.
Welcome to the forum!
Solenoid opens and closes to control draft (water temp), pump circulates to buildings, you load wood daily and shovel out ash every once in a while. Keep your water treated and watch for moisture buildup at the ash line in the firebox. You don't want condensation to set anywhere on a mild steel unit (stir ashes). Loading only what you'll burn in the next 12-18 hours will really help on moisture.
Keep it dry and you'll purr along and love your unbeatable comfort in the house.
Welcome to the forum!
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WoodMaster / Re: woodmaster 4400 door rot
« on: February 09, 2017, 04:54:14 AM »
It's the combination of moisture and heat on mild steel. Slowly rots away. The door jamb can do the same thing. It condenses because it's a cool spot.
Not much you can do except rebuild it when it rusts to the point that you have to fix it. If you rebuild with stainless I'd use 409 as it has a lower expansion rate. Then you'll never fix it again.
Not much you can do except rebuild it when it rusts to the point that you have to fix it. If you rebuild with stainless I'd use 409 as it has a lower expansion rate. Then you'll never fix it again.
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Plumbing / Re: Grundfos 26-99? Which one?
« on: February 09, 2017, 04:47:08 AM »
We've used hundreds- maybe thousands of cast iron B&G NRF-22's over the years. With treated water they're fine. Without treatment the pump is the least of your worries!
I'd guess the open systems they are recommending bronze for are untreated ones like Hardy uses or radiant that use your domestic water heater to heat.
I'd guess the open systems they are recommending bronze for are untreated ones like Hardy uses or radiant that use your domestic water heater to heat.
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Portage & Main / Re: bl 28-40 front air chamber plugging
« on: February 08, 2017, 07:01:58 AM »
Is there a baffle to block the ash getting back into the air inlet? If not it wouldn't be hard to fabricate one. The Heatmaster C & MF series are like that. Some ash will eventually get over it though. All it does is make the air enter up high near the grate. If we have a "my fan isn't blowing anymore" call that's one of the first things I ask them to check. 
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Portage & Main / Re: Should I drain water out of my boiler at the end of burning season???
« on: February 08, 2017, 05:06:38 AM »
From what I've seen checking nitrates, electrical conductivity and ph every season will save a lot of treatment. Once the water is treated and has "oxidized away" any free oxygen it's basically "dead". When you drain it out you're starting all over with the whole process.
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Plumbing / Re: Grundfos 26-99? Which one?
« on: February 07, 2017, 06:15:51 PM »
Cast iron is fine in an open system provided you maintain proper treatment levels.
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WoodMaster / Re: wood master 434
« on: February 06, 2017, 03:26:03 AM »
My dad burned a woodmaster for quite a few years. Sounds like too much draft. Blows in the door, over the wood and straight up the chimney. As was mentioned, damper down with the plate.
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Taylor / Re: Heard they aren't gonna pull through
« on: February 04, 2017, 12:12:30 PM »
Taylor was not at the Southern Farm Show this year. ? But I hear them being quoted on new jobs. Same old units. I dunno.
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HeatMaster / Re: Placing wood in G400
« on: February 04, 2017, 12:09:39 PM »
I hope the cross ways loading will eventually get in the owners manual. I've heard several people say it helps cut the wood in two and avoid bridging or burning out the coal bed.
On my G1 I've turned long pieces (24"+) on end. Just have to be very careful to lean them so they don't jamb up. Gotta keep a coal bed.
On my G1 I've turned long pieces (24"+) on end. Just have to be very careful to lean them so they don't jamb up. Gotta keep a coal bed.
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HeatMaster / Re: Backdraft!
« on: February 04, 2017, 12:03:28 PM »
Good video! I always stay low and behind the door. I've curled a few hairs a time or two though.