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Plumbing / Re: Anyone used this insulated pex?

« on: April 23, 2012, 08:07:27 PM »

Do not go with a wrapped product.  Stay with hard foam. 

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Plumbing / Re: Pex insulation wrap

« on: April 23, 2012, 08:04:11 PM »

 Do not skimp if you are running underground pipe any length...

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Plumbing / Re: underground pipe

« on: April 23, 2012, 08:01:26 PM »

I have the Logstor pipe running 90 feet each way and have a 1-1.5 degree loss, round trip. Even when we put the pipe in the ground with the "bend", it straightens out after a bit. I've used other piping systems in the past and the pipe you use will make or break your system's savings over oil. I went from 21 cord to 14 cord, and I expect to do even better next year with real seasoned wood.

DO NOT SKIMP ON THE PIPING.......YOU WILL HATE ANY SYSTEM WITH CHEAP PIPE.

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Electronics / E3400 temperature on display is not what the "real Temperature is.

« on: April 23, 2012, 07:32:53 PM »

Hey folks, I live in the middle of Vermont where the power goes up and down like a yo-yo.  Last night there were a few power blips and now my temperature reads 190, but the water is 145 - 147 farenheit.  I think something is amiss and I don't know where the problem is, other than the digital read out / prgrammer is messed up.  Any idea where I can get a new one?

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Electronics / Re: sequoyah E3400 wood furnace eating solenoids more than wood

« on: April 23, 2012, 07:26:52 PM »

I was a dealer for those stoves.  Please try and raise the back of the stove about 1 1/2" to make it so the creosote does not run to the damper when stove is at idle.  This should minimize your trouble.  I doubt it will solve it all but it will help.  There are so many factors to consider.  The new style damper assembly comes at an angle so nothing can run up hill towards the damper.  Hope that helps.  P.S.  Keep all air ports and exhaust clean to reduce air pressure.

I agree, make it so the back is higher than the front.  That way the creosote won't puddle in the chamber.