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Central Boiler / E1450 Blower Motor Replacement

« on: November 11, 2019, 09:17:21 AM »

This is the second year in a row I've had to replace the blower motor for the season.  There doesn't appear to be any lubrication ports on the blower, yet the bearings / motor keep seizing up.  Has anyone else experienced issues with the blower?  The original blower lasted only 5-6 years, replaced it last year, and again this year.  The blowers worked at the end of the heating season, but wouldn't start up.  I will be removing the blower and storing it inside next year if I can't figure out what's going on.  Each blower costs $180, so I can't afford to keep replacing them.  If anyone knows where I can get a comparable motor for cheaper, please let me know. 

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Central Boiler / Draining boiler in winter

« on: February 16, 2015, 06:24:39 AM »

I need to drain my 1450 for a few months. It will be shut off so I'm draining it to prevent freezing. Anything special I should know or consider before doing so?

Thanks,

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Central Boiler / Water Loss

« on: April 20, 2014, 08:57:02 AM »

The water gauge is showing the water lower than what I started with at the beginning of the season.  I've checked everything outside and in my basement for leaks and can't find a drop of water leaking anywhere.  Is it typical to lose water to evaporation...etc?

Also, I noticed a small spot of discoloration on the plate that's mounted on main door.  May be rust.  Anyone have any insight into this?

Thanks,

Jasan
CB-1450

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Central Boiler / Metallic Smell

« on: January 08, 2014, 05:06:44 AM »

CB EClassic 1450 has been running for a few months now.  Every once in a while the exhaust will have a metallic smell to it.  It smells very similar to the barrel of a rifle after being shot.  It seems to do it when it's running a little hot (190's).   Not sure if it's still being broken in or if I'm cooking/warping something I shouldn't be.  No issues or other problems with the unit.  I did bump the temp set point up a few degrees.  I'm considering dropping it back down to 185...

Anyone else experience this phenomena?

Thanks,

J

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Central Boiler / Eclassic 1450 ash

« on: November 25, 2013, 07:13:20 AM »

I've been running my new 1450 for a few weeks now. (Works great  ) Ive been checking the lower chamber for the last couple weeks in anticipation of removing the ash, but to my surprise there is hardly any... I figured weekly ash removal but it appears as though I could go months.  This doesn't seem normal to me.  Anyone else with a 1450 care to chime in with their ash removal frequency.  Is this unit just that efficient or am i missing something?

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Central Boiler / Firestar Controller

« on: October 31, 2013, 07:46:09 AM »

Anyone familiar with the Firestar Controller... ?

More specifically, how does it connect to the computer?  Do I need to bury a CAT-5 cable or something? 

Does anyone know if it's compatible with mac (apple) ?

 

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Plumbing / Looking for Suggestions

« on: October 24, 2013, 01:24:40 PM »

Given the vast information available here... I'm having trouble answering my questions (though I'm learning a lot)

Background:  Just purchased a Central Boiler e-Classic 1450... installing 140' of 1" thermopex underground through my basement this weekend.  I live in an old, poorly insulated house with large radiators (currently hooked to an oil furnace).  I plan on installing two zones of radiant heating in the near future. 

My Plan:  Purchase a heat exchanger, connect my existing heat pipes to the heat exchanger and leave four tees (with valves) for two future radiant zones.

My Questions:

-What size/brand of pumps/circulators should I get ? (Or how should I determine this)
-What size/brand heat exchanger should I get?
-Do I need any valves (i.e. check valves, thermostatic valves) in addition to regular valves for maintenance?
-Is there a better way to heat my house than what I plan on doing?

I know this is a lot of questions/info, but there's a ton of conflicting info across the internet and I'd like some input to what's good and what I should avoid. 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

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Central Boiler / Hard Water an issue?

« on: October 23, 2013, 05:43:43 AM »

I'm installing a CB E-Classic 1450; looking into water testing etc.  I have very hard water with high alkalinity.  My house is heated with old radiators that I was considering feeding from the owb.  Will having hard water running through old radiators and returning to the owb cause problems?