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I've got my new Heatmaster up and running, and I'm in the market for a new saw. I have a smaller Stihl for smaller trees and limbing, but I really need something bigger for dropping larger trees. I need advice from folks who have more saw experience than myself. I'm between the 441 series and the 461. There are 2 saws in each series, and I don't know if the small details will make a difference for an amateur like myself. Thanks
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HeatMaster / New MF 10000e installed and Burning!
« on: October 06, 2014, 08:48:46 AM »
Started the fire up this weekend on my unit for the first time. I could not have done this without this site!!! I have a few questions about this unit that I couldn't find answers to in the owners manual. I had an unfortunate falling out with my rep during the purchase of the boiler last winter.
-Is the access door above the main fire box door simply for cleaning cresosote?
-What is the reason for the fan control lever on the rear of the unit? Is this to shut down the fan when loading with wood?
-I need to add a chimney extension. Can I buy this from local hardware store, or do I need a special extension from Heatmaster delaer?
-It would be great if a Heatmaster dealer would contact me, as I need a new rep for future purchases, etc. I live in Illinois
Thanks
Justin
-Is the access door above the main fire box door simply for cleaning cresosote?
-What is the reason for the fan control lever on the rear of the unit? Is this to shut down the fan when loading with wood?
-I need to add a chimney extension. Can I buy this from local hardware store, or do I need a special extension from Heatmaster delaer?
-It would be great if a Heatmaster dealer would contact me, as I need a new rep for future purchases, etc. I live in Illinois
Thanks
Justin
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Drilling through Foundation
« on: February 13, 2014, 09:03:24 AM »
Thanks everyone!!!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Drilling through Foundation
« on: February 12, 2014, 05:56:31 PM »
Preparing to install my 1st OWB this weekend. what's the best way to get the insulated pipe into the house? I would think coring a hole through the foundation would be the best for decreasing heat loss, but I'd have to rent a drill for a job like that. Going through the sill plate would be a whole lot easier and faster. What should I do?
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Plumbing / Re: Another 1st time Install Post
« on: February 10, 2014, 07:09:30 PM »
Thats a great idea!!! I'll do that. Any need for a Y strainer or some sort of air bleeder?
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Plumbing / Re: Another 1st time Install Post
« on: February 10, 2014, 03:09:12 PM »
Thanks ITO...that helped a lot even thought I'm not using an indoor boiler, but rather my OWB for the radiant. One last newbie question.
Since this is a new house and my plumber will be installing the LP water heater before I get around to installing my OWB, will this create a problem? I'm going to have him hook up the water lines into the plate exchanger while he's installing the LP heater. Will this function without having the other 2 ports on the plate exchanger hooked up? Or is it best to just have him hook up the LP heater conventionally, and I can splice into the lines when ready?
Since this is a new house and my plumber will be installing the LP water heater before I get around to installing my OWB, will this create a problem? I'm going to have him hook up the water lines into the plate exchanger while he's installing the LP heater. Will this function without having the other 2 ports on the plate exchanger hooked up? Or is it best to just have him hook up the LP heater conventionally, and I can splice into the lines when ready?
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Plumbing / Re: Another 1st time Install Post
« on: February 10, 2014, 09:35:40 AM »
Talk about a thread hijack.....I agree that a manifold system would be better, but that would also put this project out of my comfort zone. I'm hoping that I can reconfigure and add that when I'm ready to use the radiant floor heating. Is it really necessary to put in a mixing valve when the lines enter the house? I can't find a 4 way valve for this application anywhere. Also, does anyone have a link that shows how to plumb a plate exchanger? Thanks
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Plumbing / Another 1st time Install Post
« on: February 07, 2014, 02:23:25 PM »
In the process of building a new house and need to get my new Heatmaster 10000MFe OWB running. Ultimately, I'm going to run 1 loop into the house and the 2nd into a future outbuilding. The house will have radiant floor in basement, heat domestic water , forced air furnace exchanger. For this winter, I'll be happy to get the water heater and furnace hooked up. This is my plan....please correct me or add anything that I missed.
Badger Grundfos GPD 25-10SFC pump with 1" 5 wrap underground pipe in OWB. 70' to basement which will immediately tie into a mixing valve. From there it will go to a 20 plate exchanger for domestic water hx.....then into water to air exchanger in furnace and back to mixing valve before it goes to OWB. 1" pex for all inside work.
I will put a mixing valve for safety reasons on the gas hot water heater, and will put bypass valves on the inlet and outlet of every appliance.
Should I do anything else? Do I need any drains or bleeders? The OWB and basement floor are pretty even in terms of elevation. Thanks for the help...this site is great!
Badger Grundfos GPD 25-10SFC pump with 1" 5 wrap underground pipe in OWB. 70' to basement which will immediately tie into a mixing valve. From there it will go to a 20 plate exchanger for domestic water hx.....then into water to air exchanger in furnace and back to mixing valve before it goes to OWB. 1" pex for all inside work.
I will put a mixing valve for safety reasons on the gas hot water heater, and will put bypass valves on the inlet and outlet of every appliance.
Should I do anything else? Do I need any drains or bleeders? The OWB and basement floor are pretty even in terms of elevation. Thanks for the help...this site is great!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Location of OWB
« on: November 25, 2013, 08:18:48 AM »
Thanks for all the insight!! My anticipated location is amongst pines, and the dried needles on the forest floor worries me a bit. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing as this is all new to me. I'm basing my location where it will be easily accessible during winter months(thinking snow drifts).
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Location of OWB
« on: November 24, 2013, 06:38:10 PM »
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new Heatmaster 10000 E series. Is it ok to put OWB's in the woods? I have some open areas in my yard, but the most convenient areas would be in a wooded area. With the price of a concrete pad and underground line, I sure don't want to move it later. Does anyone have any regrets about the location of of your OWB?