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General Discussion / Rainwater and clorox
« on: October 14, 2013, 10:02:31 AM »
I have a catch container to collect rainwater water to fill my outdoor wood furnace. Occasionally I add about a table spoon of bleach to the water to retard algae growth. Would appreciate others opinions as to whether or not this will damage the boiler. Thanks, Sawdust
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WoodMaster / Heads up - potential problem
« on: November 05, 2012, 05:45:32 PM »
My 4400 overheated the other day, l just happend to catch it before it boiled too low . The solenoid attaches to the rubber draft control cover using a size 8 or 10 screw that passes through one end / eye of a spring . The other end of the spring is attached to a metal connector that is fixed to the rubber flapper. The screw that passes through the clevis and upper spring eye is threaded from the head to the end. The spring eye that this screw passes through can get hung on the threads in a way that will not allow the rubber draft flapper to seal. This allows enough air to let the stove overheat. I replaced mine with a cotter pin of he proper length and diameter. If you could find a screw/bolt that had a shoulder long enough to go through the clevis on the solenoid and threaded so that the nut would thread up to the clevis- would be better. I just used what I had . Newer models may have a different set up . Just four screws to take the cover off the draft fan to check it. I hope everyone go through the storm safely and, without damage.
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WoodMaster / High Temp silicone
« on: October 08, 2012, 08:08:31 AM »
I have read several post that mention using silicone to when installing a new door gasket. What temperature rating is considered " high temp " , for this ? What are some sources for this product? Thanks for any info.
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WoodMaster / Water percolating
« on: September 28, 2012, 01:22:02 PM »
4400 HD OK So I filled the water resivor to within 2 inches of the top of the fill pipe. While filling I made sure to remove any air in the system. Fired the unit up and at about 130 deg. FH the water started to percolate up out of the fill pipe. I kept watch while the heat built up to 168 deg and the percolating stopped even though the blower did not cut off until unit read 170 deg. Of course the temp continued to climb to 174 and then stopped climbing. I suppose the water should expand some as the temp climbed from 70 deg. To 170 deg. When the water cools back down to 70 or so deg. I will check the difference in the water levels. Should the water level be high enough to stand up into the fill pipe? Or would it be lower than that?
Also, I thought it might be the pump was not moving enough GPM . However when I installed the unit , I put a Tee with a cutoff valve in the return line at a point about 1 ft. From the return line connection elbow at the furnace. I can open the cutoff at the Tee and, close the return cutoff located just above it where the water enters the furnace, that way I could check the rate of flow. I collected 6 gallon in about 22 seconds or less. Would appreciate any info from other owners experiences , so I can compare, Thanks
Also, I thought it might be the pump was not moving enough GPM . However when I installed the unit , I put a Tee with a cutoff valve in the return line at a point about 1 ft. From the return line connection elbow at the furnace. I can open the cutoff at the Tee and, close the return cutoff located just above it where the water enters the furnace, that way I could check the rate of flow. I collected 6 gallon in about 22 seconds or less. Would appreciate any info from other owners experiences , so I can compare, Thanks
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WoodMaster / Hi-TEMP CAULK
« on: January 03, 2012, 03:42:14 AM »
To answer my own post. No caulking needed. The 1inch fiberglass rope (gasket material) will conform to the channel in the door after door is closed . The heat will form it to the door channel, as the channel in the door is deep enough to act as a mould. Maybe this info will be of help to someone else. Be shire to clean out all of the old gasket material and wire brush the channel before installing the new gasket. 
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WoodMaster / HI-TEMP CAULKING
« on: December 02, 2011, 06:47:34 AM »
Hello, I would appreciate any info on brand and supply of caulking to use around the flue on my 4400. Thanks
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General Discussion / Ha! Ha!
« on: February 01, 2011, 02:54:19 PM »
Punxatawny whats His name won't get to see His shadow tomorrow 
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General Discussion / OLD ADAGE
« on: January 27, 2011, 05:55:16 PM »
Goes something like this--Be careful what you wish for. I wished for just a few nice cords of wood for X-mas. It wasn,t under the tree, but wow did I ever get the weather for it. Oh, but Iv'e got it all figured out for next year. Now that I've learned to be more humble, I'll wish for mild weather. Confucius said , a wise person will wish with compassion and consider those that may not have a wood furnace. Hmmm 
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WoodMaster / WM 4400 LIFT OFF
« on: October 30, 2010, 06:19:38 AM »
Fired-up a new 4400 for the first time yesterday evening and, all I can say is WOW! In just under 45 min. you couldn't have wiped the smile off my face with a beach towel. Loaded it up about 9:30 PM EST and checked it this mourning at 8ish, it looked as though I could have waited untill 12:00 today to refill it. Nice and toasty as the house was this morning, well I guess the wife will be selling the calf she had when I spent the money for it. Sometimes life takes a right turn. Gotta go wife just said Shhhew you are gonna have to turn that down. Just wanna say , it sure is nice to experience the comfort some of you guys and gals have been enjoying. Sawdust
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WoodMaster / 4400 component question
« on: October 20, 2010, 04:15:58 PM »
I have completed the install of a 4400. I haven't fired it yet, but when I turn the draft fan on I cannot hear it run. Should I hear it? Does the furnace have to be fired up to operating temp then drop the differential in temp before the fan will come on ? Thanks for any info
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WoodMaster / Woodmaster components
« on: September 14, 2010, 03:55:42 AM »
Is the E.T.C. included with the purchase of a Woodmaster furnace, or is it an add-on purchase? Thanks
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Plumbing / PEX ASSEMBLY
« on: September 01, 2010, 07:29:39 PM »
Hello, Would appreciate any info concerning whether or not pex tube and polypex fittings can be assembled using gear type bands. ?The stainless with screw-type tightening? Thanks for any replys.
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Plumbing / WATER-TO-WATER
« on: July 31, 2010, 06:44:36 AM »
Hello, I am trying to decide on what type of water to water heat exchanger to purchase, what is the pros or cons of flat plate versus side-arm. Thanks for any info. Sawdust
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Source For Components
« on: July 30, 2010, 05:51:36 PM »
Hello, I need to purchase a new water to air exchanger in the 150 - 175,000 BTU range. Would appreciate any info on a source with good product and price. Thanks Sawdust
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