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Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces / Re: thinking about buy one

« on: June 01, 2012, 12:12:16 PM »

jgw, congrats on your purchase. Your neighbors response is a perfect reason why anyone looking to buy an OWF should physically see and touch various models before buying. The price you pay today or the few bucks you may save, may create more work and issues tommorow. Price is not everything. There are reasons for price differences in construction and technology.

boilerman I agree with everything you said above. Got everything installed, just put my thermostats in and I will do my first burn this evening for my trail run.
I am loving this machine already........well worth the money.

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Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces / Re: thinking about buy one

« on: May 31, 2012, 12:56:08 PM »

I looked at wood master, and Shaver and ultimately chose Central Boiler. The 5036 would be more than enough for your needs for $6310 according to their site.  A 4030 might be enough for a grand less. I can't say enough about how happy I am to own this furnace. I have never seen a P&M or earth so I have nothing bad to say about either one.

I looked at the Shaver, and Hardy and chose the Central Boiler 5036, My neighbor thought the CB5036 was too expensive and bought the shavers......he saw my 5036 this week and said it was well worth the money and wish he had spent the few extra bucks for one. The workmanship on the Shavers is poor and he had to seal around some of the edges already.

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Central Boiler / Re: New to Wood boiler

« on: May 29, 2012, 05:16:56 PM »

My dealer delivered my CB 5036 Monday morning. Got my thermoplex installed and she is just ready for hook up. Will do the hook up this weekend. Thanks for everyone's input.

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Central Boiler / Re: New to Wood boiler

« on: May 24, 2012, 07:38:57 PM »

I personally don't care for Central Boiler furnaces but if I had to choose between the three brands you listed that is what I would pick.

RSI what is it about Central Boiler furnaces you don't like.

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Central Boiler / Re: New to Wood boiler

« on: May 23, 2012, 05:02:35 PM »

Before u buy,,maybe check out  portageandmainboilers.com  I got one  ML 36   wow what a pleasant furnace that is.

We don't have a dealer in this area.....I heard they were pretty good. Just Hardy, Shavers and Central Boiler dealers.

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Central Boiler / Re: New to Wood boiler

« on: May 23, 2012, 11:55:40 AM »

Thanks HandyMark, We will be picking our OWB up this weekend and can't wait to start saving $$$$.

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Central Boiler / New to Wood boiler

« on: May 23, 2012, 10:07:03 AM »

I have never owned an OWB but grew up on a wood stove in our home. I am about to purchase a CB 5036 this week and my neighbor just installed a Shaver 165. He ordered in Feb. this year and just got it this week. My concern is that the Cb 5036 has no ash box....he keeps telling me not to get it, that the 5036 will be alot of trouble cleaning out the ashes. I like the 5036 because it is well made people here mainly have Hardys but just wanted the CB owners input.
How much trouble is it to clean the ashes out of the 5036 and should I be concerned that it does not have an ash box?