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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: Ridgewood stoves in Canada
« on: October 28, 2014, 04:33:50 AM »
hi Vincent
Yes used the schematic, everybody's will be a little different according to where the supply and return lines come up to the stove, but yes used the valves in supply and return, and the boiler drain in the return line as a fill point.
Also wired the stove so it can be unplugged and plugged into a generator in case of power outage.
The pump in the house is the best place when the install allows.
Good luck with the install.
Kyle
Yes used the schematic, everybody's will be a little different according to where the supply and return lines come up to the stove, but yes used the valves in supply and return, and the boiler drain in the return line as a fill point.
Also wired the stove so it can be unplugged and plugged into a generator in case of power outage.
The pump in the house is the best place when the install allows.
Good luck with the install.
Kyle
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: Ridgewood stoves in Canada
« on: October 25, 2014, 04:47:48 PM »
Just looked through my pics and sorry I don't.
I used all 1" brass fittings and pipe, going to 1" pex.
I used all 1" brass fittings and pipe, going to 1" pex.
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: Grates in Firebox
« on: October 17, 2014, 07:30:56 PM »
As the others said, fire always burns better on its own bed of coals/ashes. The wood will burn down more completely to a fine grey ash.
Move the coals aside, shovel some of the fine ash out every couple of weeks, rake the coals back, and your good to go.
Good luck on your install.
Move the coals aside, shovel some of the fine ash out every couple of weeks, rake the coals back, and your good to go.
Good luck on your install.
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: 6000 / 7500 pump hook up
« on: October 06, 2014, 05:46:39 PM »
8" pipe for running piping through.
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: 6000 / 7500 pump hook up
« on: October 06, 2014, 05:43:09 PM »
Hi I ran my piping in a 8" pipe to keep them out of the wind.
Also screwed up sheet medal on the underside or the stove including the pump area.
It is a easy upgrade to do. I will send pics.
Kyle
Also screwed up sheet medal on the underside or the stove including the pump area.
It is a easy upgrade to do. I will send pics.
Kyle
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: 6000 / 7500 pump hook up
« on: October 02, 2014, 05:03:36 PM »
I would not worry about 90's in the piping system, water is pumping through it. If it was drains then I would worry.
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: 6000 / 7500 pump hook up
« on: October 02, 2014, 05:01:01 PM »
If the water will gravity feed from the stove to the house, then put the pump inside the house. If it will not then try and install the pump straight out from the stove then 90 down, not sure if there is room to do this or not, it would be tight.
I completely closed the bottom of my 6000 in with 26 gauge galvanized sheet medal, through some extra fiberglass insulation in there also I had laying around.
I completely closed the bottom of my 6000 in with 26 gauge galvanized sheet medal, through some extra fiberglass insulation in there also I had laying around.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Blown insulation worth the $$$$
« on: September 29, 2014, 06:03:08 PM »
Dave
I do general carpentry and have done a lot of blown in insulation jobs, the price sounds about right for a average size house in these parts, not sure in your area. Make sure you get a installer that is thorough and uses a temp senor to look for any missed spots.
Should be a good investment.
Kyle
I do general carpentry and have done a lot of blown in insulation jobs, the price sounds about right for a average size house in these parts, not sure in your area. Make sure you get a installer that is thorough and uses a temp senor to look for any missed spots.
Should be a good investment.
Kyle
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: Ridgewood stoves in Canada
« on: September 27, 2014, 07:05:13 PM »
Next time I am in Maine I will look you up.
Kyle
Kyle
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: Ridgewood stoves in Canada
« on: September 25, 2014, 06:39:29 PM »
Hi Slim, thanks for the welcome.
Quite new to the business only been doing it for a couple of years part time.
Signed up to the forum about 3 months ago, but could not log in till recently.
Quite new to the business only been doing it for a couple of years part time.
Signed up to the forum about 3 months ago, but could not log in till recently.
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Ridgewood stoves in Canada
« on: September 24, 2014, 06:27:44 PM »
Hi everybody, glad to finely be on this forum.
I am very pleased to be able to offer the Ridgewood stoves here in Atlantic Canada.
Two up and running yesterday, and looking forward to many more.
Kyle
I am very pleased to be able to offer the Ridgewood stoves here in Atlantic Canada.
Two up and running yesterday, and looking forward to many more.
Kyle
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Shaver Furnace / Re: Vacuum 36 tube Solar Hot Water Heater
« on: September 12, 2014, 05:51:07 PM »
Greg
They should work great without a pump, as long as a good part of the boiler water level is above the solar collector.
I would not worry about the tubes breaking do to heat, they can take a lot.
They can take some cold as well, I have tried water in the tubes down to -25C with no problems of freezing.
Hope it works well for you.
I may order some of this type collectors on my next order.
Kyle
They should work great without a pump, as long as a good part of the boiler water level is above the solar collector.
I would not worry about the tubes breaking do to heat, they can take a lot.
They can take some cold as well, I have tried water in the tubes down to -25C with no problems of freezing.
Hope it works well for you.
I may order some of this type collectors on my next order.
Kyle
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Shaver Furnace / Re: Vacuum 36 tube Solar Hot Water Heater
« on: September 11, 2014, 05:16:31 AM »
Greg
I have not tried them on outdoor furnaces, just for domestic hot water.
I use the compact style with tank on top like yours, some pressured 316 stainless with watts safety valves, and some non pressured with the copper coils.
I think for hooking up to a furnace that a collector style would be best with no tank, the furnace would become the water tank.
The 50/60 tube vertical style, sitting beside the furnace, would work with no pumps through natural convection.
Kyle
I have not tried them on outdoor furnaces, just for domestic hot water.
I use the compact style with tank on top like yours, some pressured 316 stainless with watts safety valves, and some non pressured with the copper coils.
I think for hooking up to a furnace that a collector style would be best with no tank, the furnace would become the water tank.
The 50/60 tube vertical style, sitting beside the furnace, would work with no pumps through natural convection.
Kyle
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Shaver Furnace / Re: Vacuum 36 tube Solar Hot Water Heater
« on: September 10, 2014, 06:53:35 PM »
Hi Greg
I have been importing and selling solar water heaters for 5 years now, it is a slow hard market, still quite new to US and Canada.
There work great and is all anybody needs for there hot water 3 seasons of the year.
Things are just starting to get going for me after 5 years, that people see they really work, and they start telling others.
All the best to you.
Kyle
I have been importing and selling solar water heaters for 5 years now, it is a slow hard market, still quite new to US and Canada.
There work great and is all anybody needs for there hot water 3 seasons of the year.
Things are just starting to get going for me after 5 years, that people see they really work, and they start telling others.
All the best to you.
Kyle
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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: Light installed
« on: September 07, 2014, 01:11:28 PM »
Looks good Automan77, going to install a light on mine next weekend, and coat the door rope with high temp silicone.
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