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Equipment / Re: In the market for a saw

« on: January 22, 2015, 06:24:49 AM »

Thanks for all of your all's input.  I've decided on the Stihl 362 (standard, no bells and whistles). Going to pick it up tomorrow.  I'm seeing saws in my sleep with all the researching I've been doing.   I'm going to hang on to my Husky 262xp and Jonsered CS2150 for now.  Probably won't need all 3 but we'll see how it works out.  Now, time to cut up some down trees on the farm.  Next question, it'll come with the "green" chain, as the dealer said all saw going out the door must have them on.  Not sure if I need the "yellow" chain?  Guess I'll be dreaming about chains tonight.....

Green will be fine for awhile but you will likely want yellow before too long.  On a side note a 362 is a professional saw I am surprised they won't sell it with yellow chain, my echo came with yellow chain.

You will be dreaming of chain tonight, just went thru that ended up buying some of ebay along with a smaller bar.  Now I have to wait for it to arrive 

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Equipment / Re: In the market for a saw

« on: January 18, 2015, 05:39:32 PM »

Can't help much now, but just went thru the process and bough a 600P Echo.  Supposed to be a professional saw and about $200 cheaper than the comparable stihl.  Only cut one tree down so far, can't comment too much neighbor has one and said it was good for him.

So far it is quieter than the stihls I have and hardly vibrates and that's about all I can say.  My stihls are an 032 and MS250.

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Plumbing / Re: is it possible to hook side arm into water heater with plastic drain?

« on: January 16, 2015, 08:32:50 PM »

Yes that plastic valve is threaded into the tank.  Plumber told me best thing you can do it throw it away and get a brass nipple and valve to replace it, so you can actually clean it out with any amount of flow.

as far as the height, I can't help you.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Moisture meters

« on: January 02, 2015, 06:49:28 PM »

Lowes had them in the cardboard gift display boxes, on clearance after Christmas for 30% off.  Got one for $20 the other day, works good so far.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Portage and Main owners

« on: October 16, 2014, 06:22:42 AM »

Didn't find this forum until after I bought mine and don't think you were on it yet.  Bought mine after picking up literature at a state show (Ohio), didn't think much of them at first, but after reviewing the literature though they were better built than the others.  Eventually bought one at the next show after the office got me in touch with the local dealer.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: quick question

« on: October 03, 2014, 10:19:32 AM »

Yes you can that how I have mine, just put a valve in the line to the dhw so you can control the flow between the two.

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Plumbing / Re: removing crimps on pex pipe

« on: September 26, 2014, 06:12:39 AM »

Ok so basically the crimps are not good to use in places where you may need to take the pipe apart in the future ecspecially if you do not have any extra slack in the pipe?  If so what would be a better connector?  How about the hose clamps from central boiler?

If you want to take it apart again I've had good luck with sharkbite oring push fittings.  Like these http://www.supplyhouse.com/SharkBite-Fittings-595000

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General Discussion / Re: Wood to Oil

« on: March 02, 2014, 03:53:24 PM »

If you want to figure it these 2 links should get you close.  Quick check oil is 10x as much.

http://nepacrossroads.com/fuel-comparison-calculator.php

http://chimneysweeponline.com/howood.htm

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: outdoor wood furnace

« on: January 05, 2014, 10:43:29 AM »

$4-5,000 oil bill and recently logger property

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Opinions on insulating exposed pex in a basement?

« on: December 29, 2013, 06:57:17 PM »

insulated mine, the room got way to hot on the mild days

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Baseboard heat, open system , no plate exchanger

« on: December 16, 2013, 07:42:15 PM »

Yes, but the indoor system would not be a closed loop it too would be open.  Are you saying that there is no indoor boiler? Like this (see attachment)

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: 3 speed circ pump- heat vs elec cost

« on: December 12, 2013, 05:51:39 PM »

Look at you pump it should have three amp ratings on it so you can figure it out from there.  I have a taco 00R and I think there is only a 0.5A difference between high and low so 0.5A*120V=60W/1000=0.06kw*24Hr*$0.07/kwH=$0.10 difference per day.  Run the pump at the speed required to get the heat or flow you need.  You electric price may very.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: new member with question

« on: December 12, 2013, 05:44:26 PM »

Let the pumps run and you should be fine.  I have about 50 ft of pex inside that I let the water circulate through when I shut down when its below freezing, keeps the boiler warm enough.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: OWB Tools?!?!

« on: November 03, 2013, 11:42:00 AM »

I have the factory exchanger cleaning tool, a tine hoe(to rack to the coals and arrange stuff), and a fence post I use as a poker.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Probably another dumb question???

« on: October 23, 2013, 08:58:25 PM »

I have a wide open cap, no screens just a 4in gap to cap with a ring around it and have had no problems in the 2 years its been up there.  I like not having to cover it with a bucket, search the topic it has come up before.