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My New and improved H2
« on: October 05, 2011, 06:39:25 PM »
As I posted in another thread I did an extreme make over on my H2. I removed the skin and the 1.5 insulation and replaced it with 9 inches of iso and new metal to match my garage. I will try to post some pics.
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 06:46:59 PM »
That is the before and in progress and this is the after.
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2011, 09:21:37 PM »
Darn t. Are you using invisable ink? I don't see the pics! lol
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2011, 09:27:25 PM »
Looks much better. :thumbup:
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2011, 06:43:39 AM »
Vary nice. Looks great! :thumbup:
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2011, 07:01:58 AM »
Looks much better, Hardy should hire you to design their furnaces.  :)
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2011, 07:51:03 PM »
LOL Thanks, I am sure that the added insulation will help in saving some wood. I also re insulated the house.
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2011, 07:00:31 PM »
Curious to know how much that new insulation helps this winter.  I have wanted something more for my H2 but have not done anything.  Keep us informed please.
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2011, 06:17:30 AM »
Will do dumbodog00
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2011, 06:28:30 AM »
It has been so mild around here so far this year that I am trying some changes, I have turned my water down to 155 degrees with a 15 degree difference. So far the wood consumption is low with that change and the extra insulation. 
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2011, 04:50:35 PM »
I also doubled my insulation in the "off season".  I am not sure, so far, what difference it has made.  I should have a better idea in a couple of months or so.
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2011, 08:22:47 PM »
I am also curious on how much your insulation helps? I have a H-4 and built a 14x14 shelter over it this summer to keep me out of the rain and a little bit of wood around it.As soon as i got it done i wanted the shelter bigger. May look at adding more insulation next year.
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2011, 06:43:19 AM »
I know it is mild here in Indiana but I got a 15 hour burn last night and I only filled the stove about 2/3 with wood. This may not be to good to some but I really over work this little H2 so compared to last year so far this is good.
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Re: My New and improved H2
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2011, 11:11:05 AM »
Sounds good!  Please keep us informed when the temps. fall.  I am really curious about your changes, because I have thought about changing mine for a couple years.
Where did you get the insulation and is it costly?  If I understand, you built a wood structure around the existing tank.  Is that right? If you have any other pics, that would be great! 
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« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2011, 06:05:31 PM »
I put 3 layers of 3 inch iso around and on top of it, I am a commercial roofer and this is what we use on flat roofs . Not sure of the cost as this was extra material that they didn't want to haul back to the shop. I will look for some more pictures.
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