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Portage & Main / Re: BL34-44 finally up and running
« on: December 19, 2017, 01:37:13 PM »
Well, it would look like crap and there is a covenant about buildings having to be a certain size and blend in with the house layout. Plumbing isn't as bad as you might envision as the pad only sits 16' from my garage and I brought the lines up into the garage. I was going to mount my plumbing all inside, but I changed the plan, so only 20 some feet of underground pipe wasted. But then add on the monster footing with piers I poured to hold it and then there goes another $1,200.00 not counting the labor!
Anyway, here's another question for you. Water sample came back perfect and I do not have glycol in it so I don't want it to freeze, but I am nervous about just draining it since the inside might get some rust. I'm currently just running the pump in a circle through the house to keep it from freezing. Any thoughts? I want to keep this in as good a shape for the next guy that buys it! I couldn't live with myself if I knowingly did something that fouled the unit up.
Anyway, here's another question for you. Water sample came back perfect and I do not have glycol in it so I don't want it to freeze, but I am nervous about just draining it since the inside might get some rust. I'm currently just running the pump in a circle through the house to keep it from freezing. Any thoughts? I want to keep this in as good a shape for the next guy that buys it! I couldn't live with myself if I knowingly did something that fouled the unit up.
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For Sale / Re: PORTAGE AND MAIN BL34-44
« on: December 19, 2017, 11:34:57 AM »
Was going to look at a G200. Was hoping that I would find someone that has already installed one inside a building to see how they liked it.
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Portage & Main / Re: BL34-44 finally up and running
« on: December 19, 2017, 11:32:55 AM »
they extended the distance between the appliance and the neighboring property line to 500 ft. So by my quick calculations you would need a lot that is 1,000' by 1,000' to put it in the center and that equates to about 22.9 acres of land to set it on. No regulations for anything inside of the structure according to the regulatory office. I should be able to section a portion of my garage off and find a unit to go inside it that will not effect my insurance. Just a hassle selling this one, buying another, closing room off, replumbing stuff. You guys get it. Trying to control my temper, gave up cocktails for awhile so I don't get stupid.
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For Sale / Re: PORTAGE AND MAIN BL34-44
« on: December 19, 2017, 06:45:50 AM »
I designed everything in this house around the outdoor burner. It has infloor heat for the basement and the garage, zones that go under the ceramic tile in the bathrooms/showers, extra modine type in the garage if the doors are open too long. Not sure how much I have invested if you'd add all of those things up. Exploring my options right now, but not sure what type of units I could put inside a separate room of my garage. Need to check with the insurance company as well to see what they will allow.
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Portage & Main / Re: BL34-44 finally up and running
« on: December 18, 2017, 03:20:15 PM »
Just got my water sample back from sending it in to be tested and it came back near perfect. What a kick in the teeth!
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Portage & Main / Re: BL34-44 finally up and running
« on: December 18, 2017, 02:58:28 PM »
Since I kept my cool and complied with the official he isn't going to fine me.
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For Sale / Re: PORTAGE AND MAIN BL34-44
« on: December 18, 2017, 02:56:34 PM »
I am past the point of venting with words that you can't use here I think, so I will give a brief synopsis. Moved to an outlaying area(2miles from town) with lot sizes over 2 acres. City had annexed property, no rules in city limits. Started construction in 2015, purchased unit in January of 2016 but never moved it onto property. City adopted new legislation in March of 2016. Set stove in August of 2017 and finally finished the install on the weekend after Thanksgiving. I'm sure that some @#$%^&* person new exactly what I was doing, but no one said anything until I fired it up. Can't fight them, even though it was purchased before the change in the ordinance, it wasn't on the property. Will try and sell it and see about finding a unit that I can put in a sealed off room in my oversized garage. I guess my own fault for not staying up on the local laws but I had a lot on my plate, building the house myself. At least the guy said he wouldn't write me a fine since I complied right away.
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For Sale / PORTAGE AND MAIN BL34-44
« on: December 18, 2017, 10:41:43 AM »
As the subject reads, BL34-44 for sale. Unit has only been used 3 weeks. Received a shut down notice from the guberment. Make a reasonable offer! I know you guys know what these things cost.
815-297-3254
guswhit1999@gmail.com
815-297-3254
guswhit1999@gmail.com
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Portage & Main / Re: BL34-44 finally up and running
« on: December 04, 2017, 02:34:26 PM »
I have really learned a lot so far this week! Darn weather switched around and we had 5 days over 50 and 3 of those days into the 60's so trying to get everything lined out has been a pita! Starting tomorrow we are supposed to have highs in only the 30's and a couple nights down well into the teens so I'm sure it will be going much better. Haven't boiled it over or anything, just getting too much convection current through the furnace heat exchanger and its been too warm in the house. Currently keeping the main pump on the low speed setting to start with. Not quite sure how far to have the draft slide plate on the blower fan open so am experimenting with that and also keeping the factory settings on the fan and aquastat the same for now. Won't be able to do any cost comparisons on electricity until after the holidays, thanks to all the Christmas lights. LOL
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Portage & Main / BL34-44 finally up and running
« on: November 29, 2017, 08:00:34 AM »
Well guy's, I finally got it all hooked up and producing heat last Sunday at 3:15 I started the first fire. Just in time for a heat wave moving through, it was 64 here on Monday and mid 50's yesterday. I had to open some windows for awhile last night because it was too hot! It's going to take some time to get it all lined out.
Thanks for all the good posts and support to my questions.
Thanks for all the good posts and support to my questions.
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Portage & Main / Re: Need advice!!? New BL 3444 leaking!
« on: November 27, 2017, 09:19:38 AM »
Geez, I don't want to hear any of this! I just got mine on line yesterday after having it sit around for almost 2 years. Keep me posted on the customer service outcome you have please.
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Portage & Main / Re: bl34-44 supply line?????
« on: November 18, 2017, 08:43:31 AM »
I saw those the other day but couldn't make myself buy them because they looked kind of chinsy. Maybe I'll get 1 and check it out before I buy all of them.
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Portage & Main / Re: bl34-44 supply line?????
« on: November 17, 2017, 07:16:59 AM »
Crap! Just remembered this morning I have to get a ground rod on it yet. All of these little things are killing me!
Anyway, I have put in fittings all over so I could put screw in thermometers, what have you guys found that are the best bang for the buck?
Anyway, I have put in fittings all over so I could put screw in thermometers, what have you guys found that are the best bang for the buck?
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Portage & Main / Re: bl34-44 supply line?????
« on: November 16, 2017, 12:24:38 PM »
Got the last few parts last night, hopefully by the weekend I will have it circulating with the boiler treatment in it. If I can get a few hours away from the kids to get it the rest of the way plumbed.