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Central Boiler / E-Classic 1450 Transformer Question

« on: September 09, 2017, 03:53:39 PM »

Getting our E-1450 ready to go for our 4th season today....I powered up the unit today and noticed that I am not getting any power to the Firestar Controller on the side of the boiler (no display).  I do have some power running to other things such as the bypass handle alarm and LED lights.  I started checking out the electrical connections at the rear of the boiler.  I am not very knowledgeable about electrical components.  I thought that the 24 VAC transformer may have gone bad, so I unscrewed it from the top of the electrical box.  I started cleaning up some of the connections, etc. and was about to give up, when all of a sudden the Firestar controller fired up and was displaying power.  Everything on the boiler started working including the fans.  I then shut it off again and remounted the transformed on the box.  Went to power the unit back on and again it would not work.

This is our 4th year with the boiler.  Is it common for these transformers to go bad?  I have ordered a new one to replace it, but want to make sure I'm on the right track in trouble shooting the problem.  Am I missing anything else that I should also be looking at? 

Thanks in advance for any assistance/insight...

Papa Tango

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Central Boiler / FireStar XP Module

« on: December 30, 2014, 04:03:23 PM »

Looking to install a Firestar XP wall mount module on my e1450.  What is the best cable to use other than buying it directly from Central Boiler?  I think I've seen someone post that Cat5 cable can be used and if so do I have to use the white wires together with the corresponding colored wire to make the connections or is  it okay to just use one of the wires in the Cat5 to make the connection.

Also when hooking up the power supply I assume just a normal indoor electrical wire works to hook up the 120VAC.

Thanks for any advice you can give. Looking forward to getting er hooked up and be able to view remotely.

Thanks,
PapaTango

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Central Boiler / E1450 Reaction Chamber Temperature Sensor

« on: October 04, 2014, 03:54:06 PM »

I purchased an e1450 about 4 months ago and I've been heating dhw all summer.  Seems like I'm not getting as high of a temp down in the reaction chamber over the last few weeks. I've cleaned out the air intakes in the firebox, cleaned the silenoid elbows, kept reaction chamber clear of ash, been burning dry wood, etc.  I'm wondering if anyone knows the location of the temperature sensor in the reaction chamber?  I'm wondering if it needs to be wiped clean or inspected?

Any assistance would be gratefull. 

Thanks,
Papa Tango

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Central Boiler / CB 5036 vs 6048

« on: March 16, 2014, 01:35:25 PM »

I live in southeast Michigan and I'm researching the purchase of a Central Boiler OWB.  I am new to OWB and want to get off propane and off the grid.  Still haven't yet decided between the Classic or E-Classic, but leaning toward the Classic model for the simplicity and learning curve.  One neighbor is about 300 feet northeast of us and I'm trying to be considerate of any smoke that may go their way. 

I have a few questions on sizing and amount of smoke produced by the these units:  Do I need to be concerned about smoke when they are 300 feet away?

Our home is 2200 sq. feet with an additional 1500 sq. feet of finished basement.  We have a two car attached garage with a bonus bedroom above the garage.  We have four kids and go through a lot of hot water (laundry, dishwasher, showers/baths).  We average about 1350 gallons of propane per year.  Go through about 350 gallons in the summer just for water.  We have forced air furnace for heat.

I would like to be able to heat our home, hot water, space heater/baseboard heater in bonus room, possibly heat exchanger in garage, and maybe a space heater in the finished basement.  In your opinion what would be the better model to go with 5036 or 6048?  Could I get away with doing all of the above on one loop or should I run two lines/pumps to separate it out?

Any information would be appreciated as I try to determine what will be the best in the long run as this is a big investment.

Thanks