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For Sale / Turbotec Sidearm

« on: January 14, 2012, 08:08:53 AM »

Here is a Nice brand new never put on Turbotec side arm model D42-26CCC part # C-5789 .  this is a double wall heat exchanger.   I paid a bunch for this one and never used it , I thought maybe someone on here could use it,  they say it also works great for solar units.   I will ship it for 135.00 , thats half price from new,  this is not the normal cheap two pipe unit that they sell on ebay .

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Plumbing / Re: Plate heat exchanger questions

« on: January 13, 2012, 07:01:10 PM »

I went with the 30 plate,  we can take two showers and run the washer,  but I was always one for over doing things,  it puts out close to what you have the boiler temp set to , so if you have kids put a mixer in line.  My wife likes it hotter for dishes and cloths so I didn't put the mixing valve in yet.

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Plumbing / Re: 20 pleate or 30 plate heat exchanger ?

« on: December 12, 2011, 08:54:22 PM »

just to let you know I put in a 30 plate , works great , really sucks the heat out of 275 gal tank when the wife tryes it out!!!!  now I just need a mixing valve.  you really have to watch the sinks and shower , they get HOT!!!

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Plumbing / Re: Leaking water to Air heat exchanger

« on: December 12, 2011, 08:52:21 PM »

did you get a new one under warranty,  that one reason to buy new , they fix it when it isn't right .  i would make then send me a new one  . 

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Fire Wood / Re: TYPE of CHAIN SAWS USED

« on: December 11, 2011, 07:30:55 AM »

love the sthils,   041av ,041av,041av,048av,031av,084av, Husky 372 and a old MCc, 125c  and a few more porjects,   the old stihls last forever,   if you need parts Ebay has more than you could ever need when they break.   Don't let the new shiney plastic fool you , the old ones are better built and will last you till you die if taken care of!!!!!!!!!!

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Plumbing / Re: What kind of Thermostatic Mixing Valve to buy????

« on: December 07, 2011, 11:58:59 AM »

Thanks ,   That is one I am thinking about, and thanks for a reply,    anyone have any in use for over a few years?  that care to share

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Plumbing / What kind of Thermostatic Mixing Valve to buy????

« on: December 05, 2011, 06:19:17 PM »

it seems like thay make every price and size , what model did you all buy and have you had any problems with them ?  I have read the watts ones cause problems with city water, eating up the valve seats. 

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Plumbing / Re: 20 pleate or 30 plate heat exchanger ?

« on: November 27, 2011, 08:44:33 PM »

big bird..if you made your own stove  why nto make your own heater for your water? i used a 12 inch pipe about 24 inches long and made a coil out of a 50 foot length of 1/2 inch copper tube. domestic water runs in the copper pipe and furnace water in the pipe. at the time the copper cost me (with all the fittings) just over 50 bucks. it has been in operation for 10 seasons

not a bad idea, I think I have the 3/4 copper laying around  , I'll give it some thought, did you run the copper inside the pipe or on the outside,  looks like it would transfer heat better on the inside.   I would need a bigger pipe than 12"  for the 3/4 tube.  ?

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Plumbing / 20 pleate or 30 plate heat exchanger ?

« on: November 27, 2011, 10:05:51 AM »

let me start out saying this site is great,  I just got done with my third propane tank stove build (first one 15 years ago) second one 8 years ago) it has a awesome hinge setup with ball bearings , water cooled door and 6 foot of water cooled exhaust that hangs down inside the tank.    so what works best for endless hot water with a 2 gpm shower head.   and also any brands to stay away from?  the wife thinks she needs to use more than a 40 gallon tank full when she takes a bath     thanks

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For Sale / Re: Stihl 041 av...

« on: November 23, 2011, 07:40:19 PM »

how much for the old parts saw?

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Equipment / Re: Best chain sharpener?

« on: November 20, 2011, 04:30:20 PM »

I also like the oregon 511, put a dimond wheel on it and it will out last me .