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Polar Furnace / Spring Boiler Cleanup
« on: April 26, 2020, 07:48:11 AM »
It's coming close to shutting down the furnace for the year. Still getting nights below freezing and close to May. Thought I would be shutting it down earlier but been a strange year.
I am wondering what the best way to remove creasote in a G2 is. I have a little around the door but not much visible elsewhere. I read the manual and it explains how to clean the fan area and other locations but not much assistance with creasote removal. Seen some removal products but don't know about using them in G2.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
I am wondering what the best way to remove creasote in a G2 is. I have a little around the door but not much visible elsewhere. I read the manual and it explains how to clean the fan area and other locations but not much assistance with creasote removal. Seen some removal products but don't know about using them in G2.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Plumbing / Re: Manifold Ciculation Pump Stopped Working
« on: April 16, 2020, 06:31:24 AM »
Well...Took the pump out so I could have a better look at it. It was kind of up in the left corner and hard to work on in place. It was simple removal and had spare gaskets so I decided to remove it if it might need replaced anyway. Once out I decided to remove the head as RSI suggested. The impeller was stuck for some reason. I freed it up and all seems good now. In hindsight I should have just removed the pump head while still installed like RSI said but, live and learn...
Thanks for all your help.
Thanks for all your help.
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Plumbing / Manifold Ciculation Pump Stopped Working
« on: April 14, 2020, 01:13:47 PM »
Hi
I posted a similar question in the Polar forum then realized it should have been here...
I have a Grundfos UPS15-58FC on my Polar G2 furnace on the manifold. It came on the furnace from new. Last night we had a wind storm and the power flickered badly a few times before my backup generator came on. This morning I notice no heat coming from the furnace. When I went out the circulator from the furnace to the house was running but it appears the one on the manifold to circulate the water in the furnace tank was not.
This pump is only a few months old, could it be on the fritz ?
I thought maybe the capacitor on the pump but I check it and get a reading of 11.45, the capacitor is 10 uF +/-10%
Don't know what else to try, or should I just try to find another pump ?
Dave
I posted a similar question in the Polar forum then realized it should have been here...
I have a Grundfos UPS15-58FC on my Polar G2 furnace on the manifold. It came on the furnace from new. Last night we had a wind storm and the power flickered badly a few times before my backup generator came on. This morning I notice no heat coming from the furnace. When I went out the circulator from the furnace to the house was running but it appears the one on the manifold to circulate the water in the furnace tank was not.
This pump is only a few months old, could it be on the fritz ?
I thought maybe the capacitor on the pump but I check it and get a reading of 11.45, the capacitor is 10 uF +/-10%
Don't know what else to try, or should I just try to find another pump ?
Dave
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Polar Furnace / No heat after power outage
« on: April 14, 2020, 04:39:50 AM »
We had some power outages last night. We have a generator so power was only out for a minute. The outage only lasted about 20 minutes. So, this morning I get up and no heat coming from the OWB. The lines from the furnace are cool. Went out and it seems the line circulation pump is working ( making normal sound) but can't hear much from the manifold circulation pump. Seams like its not working...is there a reset or something on them or how can I test the pumps ?
It seems weird, the furnace was just started for the first time in November, didn't think a pump would take a crap this soon ?
Any help would be appreciated. Have an appointment this morning and I am afraid to leave the furnace this way ?
Thanks
It seems weird, the furnace was just started for the first time in November, didn't think a pump would take a crap this soon ?
Any help would be appreciated. Have an appointment this morning and I am afraid to leave the furnace this way ?
Thanks
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Polar Furnace / Re: Strange Issue With New G2
« on: November 23, 2019, 05:39:47 AM »
Great...thanks guys.
We will see how it goes now. I moved it down just a bit, hopefully that works. Only happened once so hopefully no more .
We will see how it goes now. I moved it down just a bit, hopefully that works. Only happened once so hopefully no more .
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Polar Furnace / Re: Strange Issue With New G2
« on: November 18, 2019, 07:17:29 AM »
I will give that a try and see what happens.
If I set it to 180 how much will the temp drop before it starts to heat again ?
If I set it to 180 how much will the temp drop before it starts to heat again ?
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Polar Furnace / Re: Polar Stove
« on: November 17, 2019, 02:39:41 PM »
I have only had mine going for just over three weeks now but I can tell you that i am very pleased with its overall performance. It was a long road this summer getting it plumbed and properly connected but, I got a lot of great assistance from members on this site. made the process much smoother
Not sure where you are from Trump2020 but I think this unit will perform well in my cold winters here in Northern Ontario..
Let us know if you move ahead with getting a OWB and what make you choose .
Good Luck
Not sure where you are from Trump2020 but I think this unit will perform well in my cold winters here in Northern Ontario..
Let us know if you move ahead with getting a OWB and what make you choose .
Good Luck
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Polar Furnace / Re: Strange Issue With New G2
« on: November 17, 2019, 08:48:20 AM »Well, it ran great last night with no issue. I took some pictures of the controllers. I think the main controller is letting it get to hot before shutting off and it just keeps getting hotter slowly though the day when not used much until the high limit shut thing down. Not sure though. Here are the pictures of the controllers and the temp gauge outside...
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Polar Furnace / Strange Issue With New G2
« on: November 16, 2019, 03:48:25 PM »
I have been using my new G2 for just over three weeks now. So far I absolutely love it. It seems to do everything I had hoped it to do and more. I am heating my home of just over 3000 sq ft and DHW. Like I said its been great with the cold start we have had to the year so far. Its has been down to 0 F at night for the past few nights and only hitting highs of between 15 - 20 degrees F through the day.
Today was up to about 20 degrees and sunny so, the sun was heating up my house by itself. After the sun started to go down, I thought I would check to situation of the wood left in the furnace because I would not like to restart it in the dark. As I was walking toward the furnace, I could hear the fan running. Then when I got to the furnace the fan was off. I could hear a slight bubbling sound. I opened the front door and the fan didn't come on, which it always has. So I went around to the control side of the furnace to have a look. The first thing I noticed is that the water was hot and that the HEAT switch was OFF. I turned it back on and the fan came on again when the door was open. The wood was fine so I left it alone.
I assume that the high limit shut the switch off but what I find strange is that if it was near high limit, why was the fan running when I went out ?
I would hazard to guess that the temperature in the house was warm enough that the heat from the boiler was not used all day except for some DHW.
Maybe I should not be stoking it in the mornings when the sun is going to shine ?
Could there be an issue or am I just worrying?
Today was up to about 20 degrees and sunny so, the sun was heating up my house by itself. After the sun started to go down, I thought I would check to situation of the wood left in the furnace because I would not like to restart it in the dark. As I was walking toward the furnace, I could hear the fan running. Then when I got to the furnace the fan was off. I could hear a slight bubbling sound. I opened the front door and the fan didn't come on, which it always has. So I went around to the control side of the furnace to have a look. The first thing I noticed is that the water was hot and that the HEAT switch was OFF. I turned it back on and the fan came on again when the door was open. The wood was fine so I left it alone.
I assume that the high limit shut the switch off but what I find strange is that if it was near high limit, why was the fan running when I went out ?
I would hazard to guess that the temperature in the house was warm enough that the heat from the boiler was not used all day except for some DHW.
Maybe I should not be stoking it in the mornings when the sun is going to shine ?
Could there be an issue or am I just worrying?
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Polar Furnace / Re: Use of Starter Sticks
« on: October 30, 2019, 06:58:49 AM »
Great thanks. I was hoping so because they do work well, much easier than paper.
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Polar Furnace / Use of Starter Sticks
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:34:07 AM »
I have been holding off starting up my G2 for the first time. The weather here in northern Ontario has been swinging to above normal temps, reaching 60 degrees in the daytime and down to 38 at night. They are calling for that to end tomorrow with temps dropping below freezing at night and daytime highs around 35 F. So I plan on startup tomorrow...
My question is about the fire starter sticks. I have a package left over from the last house. I used them to start the wood/electric combination furnace I had and used them for years with no problem. I actually found they were better for the furnace than using paper. When I used them in the old wood furnace I used to break off a piece about the size of a quarter and sit it on top of a piece of kindling. Worked like a charm...
Is it advisable, or okay, to use the fire sticks in the same way on the G2 or will it cause issues ?
My question is about the fire starter sticks. I have a package left over from the last house. I used them to start the wood/electric combination furnace I had and used them for years with no problem. I actually found they were better for the furnace than using paper. When I used them in the old wood furnace I used to break off a piece about the size of a quarter and sit it on top of a piece of kindling. Worked like a charm...
Is it advisable, or okay, to use the fire sticks in the same way on the G2 or will it cause issues ?
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Polar Furnace / Re: Typical Startup Time/Temps
« on: October 14, 2019, 08:14:54 AM »
Very interesting, thanks. Right now I have just been turning on the gas furnace once in a while in the morning for a quick warm up then it's good for the day. Was just concerned with condensation if I warmed it up the didn't start another for a couple of days. Could just be over thinking...
Using the Mrs. gauge is a good way too.!!
Using the Mrs. gauge is a good way too.!!
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Polar Furnace / Typical Startup Time/Temps
« on: October 13, 2019, 08:59:26 AM »
New to OWB's but I have my Polar G2 all ready to go and wondering what the norm is for start up. I live in Northern Ontario Canada and the temps are starting to cool down. We are getting down to 35 degrees F at night but has been warming up to 50 ish thru the day.
I feel that if I startup now it will only be used a little at night and maybe once or twice through the day.
Any thoughts ?
I feel that if I startup now it will only be used a little at night and maybe once or twice through the day.
Any thoughts ?
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Electronics / Re: Single thermostat two heat sources
« on: October 06, 2019, 07:24:50 AM »
Well...I went with two thermostats. Seemed to be the least complicated way and it will work the way I want.
Thanks everyone for your input !
Thanks everyone for your input !
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Electronics / Re: Single thermostat two heat sources
« on: October 02, 2019, 07:54:48 AM »
I was trying to avoid calling the HVAC guy to do this. Very expensive here would likely cost me $300 plus for him to show up.
How could two speeds come on at the same time ?
If I set the wood thermostat to 72 and 68 at night and the propane furnace to 66 is it possible for the two to come on at the same time ?
How could two speeds come on at the same time ?
If I set the wood thermostat to 72 and 68 at night and the propane furnace to 66 is it possible for the two to come on at the same time ?