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[almostplumb]

We're still looking to install an Optimizer 250 this summer.  Came across a dealer near where we live
who has 2 sitting on his lot.  The plate inside says they were made in Feb 2012, though the rep said
they were 2013's.  Does anyone know of any reason to be cautious about offering to buy on of them.
The dealer apparently did not cover the chimney and they are sitting outside.  I noticed one had
rust on all the tube ends, the boxes stored in the back were water stained and the brushes rusty.
The other one seemed to have fared better.  They both had brick slots.  Do I understand the new
ones have steel? You input is appreciated.

[slimjim]

single doors on back section heat exchanger clean out or double? snap kits on the air box in the back or screwed on

[almostplumb]

Single doors.  Did not note the air box.  Which is better for these 2 items?
Thanks for you input.

[coolidge]

Single doors, snap on air box, means it's a newer model. I wouldn't worry too much about a little rust on the tubes, just needs to be run.

[almostplumb]

Thanks coolidge.  They were about 10" apart from other units so I could only open the doors slightly.
I might have misunderstood the question.  There were 2 back doors one at the top and one at the
bottom.  I was thinking by double doors he meant side by side.  If he meant top and bottom, yes there
were 2.  If this means they are older, what changed that matters.

[slimjim]

No you misunderstood, we are talking about the doors inside on the heat exchanger, I spoke with Brian at corporate this morning and he says that he knows of the two that you are looking at and they have all the upgrades except possibly they have the old rope gasket. Brian says they should be set to go and to say Hi to Mr. Cooper.

[almostplumb]

slimjim Thanks for doing that research.  The name given to me and on their website
is Mr. Martin.  I did talk to a salesperson, Rod or Rob, who may be a Mr. Cooper.

[slimjim]

He should be your dealer unless I have the wrong one, first name is Brian

[almostplumb]

The dealer is TM Refrigeration in Lancaster county, PA.  The owner is Titus Martin.
The salesperson is Rod High.  My address is Mt Joy, Lancaster county.
Do you think this is a different dealer?

[slimjim]

Yes it is, my mistake, sorry. What you want to look for is the one door to cover both passes in the top of the heat exchanger and the snap on cover for the air distribution box.

[almostplumb]

I'll go by again and look.  Probably next week.  They're about 25 miles from here.

[slimjim]

Feel free to give me a call or send pictures to my E-Mail if you like!