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Plumbing / rehau underground pipe

« on: September 12, 2013, 12:25:14 PM »

Anyone ever use this stuff before? I want to use Logstor but no one around here carries it and they don't have the proper tools or fittings either. Like everyone else I want to do right the first time. What size fittings are used with the 1 inch stuff? Thanks

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Plumbing / Re: 50 plate exchanger

« on: November 23, 2012, 12:37:50 PM »

That's what i was thinking. I just hope it doesn't pull too many btu's from the water. Thanks for the info everyone.

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Plumbing / 50 plate exchanger

« on: November 18, 2012, 06:36:42 AM »

A buddy of mine had this exchanger installed on his indoor oil boiler and decided to eliminate it and plumb direct from his outdoor boiler. I'm wondering if this unit would be overkill to heat my domestic hot water? He's selling it for a good price. It's made by Sec Heatexchangers and the model # is M31B. What do u think? Thanks

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Fire Wood / Re: TYPE of CHAIN SAWS USED

« on: March 12, 2012, 06:40:31 AM »

I bought the 353. Works great so far on the bit of land i cleared for my new shop. It will get a real test in the fall when i get my load of hardwood.

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General Discussion / Re: Kentucky State Capital snowfall pic!!!

« on: March 06, 2012, 02:44:56 AM »

WOW. Awesome looking picture

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Fire Wood / Re: wind advisory

« on: February 25, 2012, 03:19:57 PM »

We had that wind come through nova scotia this morning. Wind was gusting over 100 m/h. We get those winds about once a month here.

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Fire Wood / Re: TYPE of CHAIN SAWS USED

« on: January 25, 2012, 01:24:21 PM »

Was wondering if anyone out there is using a husky 353? Looking to by a good saw for cutting around 8 to 10 cords of fire wood each year. Any input appreciated. Thanks

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Home Made / Re: new owb build

« on: December 23, 2011, 07:50:47 AM »

I just did this project I used half of a 36" 500 gallon propane tank for my inner and a 48" 500g fuel barrel,fired it up tuesday and works like a champ. Good luck and alot of happy welding.

Did you build yours like the P and M as well? I'm planning on building one like that next fall. Looking forward to hearing how well it works out for you.

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HeatMaster / Re: difference between standard and E models

« on: December 07, 2011, 05:46:20 PM »

Thanks Scott. Is there anyway you could take a picture of it when you get the chance and post it here.

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HeatMaster / Re: difference between standard and E models

« on: December 07, 2011, 01:02:04 PM »

Actually the 5000e has a double bypass and the 3000e has a triple bypass.
The over under air that Scott takes about does burn clean. However Heat Master is going to have to come up with another way of doing this because the current way doesn't work long term. We are working on a solution but for now I would recommend either running the dampers completely open on the bottom and closed on the top or replacing the air tube on the back.

Just curious as to what exactly is the problem with it? I'm very interested in this
design.

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Plumbing / Re: Heat Exchanger for dhw

« on: November 13, 2011, 05:53:32 PM »

Yes bull, that is exactly what I want to do. I'm pretty sure it won't heat all the water, but if it does pre warm the water it should make a bit of difference in the power bill. I've got three daughters and I can just imagine how much hot water they will be using as the get older. Can't wait to get my owb built and running. Lol

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Plumbing / Re: Heat Exchanger for dhw

« on: November 13, 2011, 11:22:31 AM »

Does anyone think a water to air hx could work in reverse the way i'm planning on using it? Would the heat from the furnace heat the water enough to make it worth my while to try this?

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Plumbing / Re: Heat Exchanger for dhw

« on: November 13, 2011, 06:58:01 AM »

It is actually a wood furnace so it wouldn't be costing me anything extra. I figure if the pump is controlled by the fan, it won't be circulating cooler water through the dhwh. I'm just wondering what size hx I should get. the plenum is 24 x 29 and the btu output 110000.

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Plumbing / Heat Exchanger for dhw

« on: November 13, 2011, 05:36:29 AM »

I've lurking around this site for a few weeks and I must say that it's awesome. So much good info for someone that is new to the game. I don't have an owb as of yet, but i hope to be building one in the near future. I have an indoor forced air wood system now and I will obviously be putting a water to air exchanger in the plenum. What I'm thinking of doing is getting the exchanger now and plumbing it in to my electric dhwh by hooking into the bottom drain and the pressure relief valve with a circulating pump in there possibly wired into the furnace fan so it only runs when there is enough heat to properly heat the water. Power rates aren't getting any cheaper these days. Lol. Does anyone think this will work and would it be worth my while? Thanks