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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Black slime dripping from wood box and ash doors....
« on: November 10, 2011, 09:09:53 PM »
Subject title reads like a really bad sci-fi movie. Anyway, it will be two weeks since firing up my Shaver 250 for the first time and I've been getting this black slime oozing from both the wood box and ash door. Any idea what it might be? I thought at first maybe the silicone they used on the inside door for the gasket, but I would think that by now that should be set in as to where the door fits onto the gasket...could it be creosote? Also it seems "wet" on the ledge of the wood box. I suppose I should take pictures. 
The "slime" just falls directly off when I run my glove under it...I am totally mystified to say the least.
One last question since I'm discussing the wood box door. I have a "whiff" of smoke coming out of the closed/locked down door in the upper left corner. I have turned the bolt in on the door mechanism, but this doesn't seem to make a difference. I have black silicone caulk, but I don't think I can apply it now. Most likely have to wait until the box is done burning wood and let it cool down prior to adding anymore silicone? I feel that I "really" need to seal this door off as it is an air leak and air leaks in these furnaces are a no-no.
Okay, I'm going to tie my fingers up as they are babbling on now. I look forward to any and all comments/ideas/suggestions.
Lugnut
The "slime" just falls directly off when I run my glove under it...I am totally mystified to say the least.
One last question since I'm discussing the wood box door. I have a "whiff" of smoke coming out of the closed/locked down door in the upper left corner. I have turned the bolt in on the door mechanism, but this doesn't seem to make a difference. I have black silicone caulk, but I don't think I can apply it now. Most likely have to wait until the box is done burning wood and let it cool down prior to adding anymore silicone? I feel that I "really" need to seal this door off as it is an air leak and air leaks in these furnaces are a no-no.
Okay, I'm going to tie my fingers up as they are babbling on now. I look forward to any and all comments/ideas/suggestions.
Lugnut
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Shaver Furnace / Antifreeze for the Shaver
« on: November 08, 2011, 09:13:32 PM »
Hi folks,
I'm a newbie here and the proud owner of a Shaver 250. I have two other posts on this site but on different pages. One post deals with moisture meters; the other deals with at what temp do I set the thermostat on the rear of the furnace. I suppose I could have posted over here on the Shaver page....so moving on.....
I have the Rust Blocker in my furnace and I'm curious about the antifreeze. My furnace is about 115 feet from my house and the pipes are but 2' under the surface. What kid of antifreeze do you suggest and how much would I require for the Shaver 250? Friend tells me they use RV antifreeze...any pros/cons regarding using this in the OWF?
Thank you in advance and tomorrow I'm sure I;'ll come up with more questions. Yes, I do know that this is a learning experience and I'm looking forward to getting that first gas bill. :-)
Jerry
I'm a newbie here and the proud owner of a Shaver 250. I have two other posts on this site but on different pages. One post deals with moisture meters; the other deals with at what temp do I set the thermostat on the rear of the furnace. I suppose I could have posted over here on the Shaver page....so moving on.....
I have the Rust Blocker in my furnace and I'm curious about the antifreeze. My furnace is about 115 feet from my house and the pipes are but 2' under the surface. What kid of antifreeze do you suggest and how much would I require for the Shaver 250? Friend tells me they use RV antifreeze...any pros/cons regarding using this in the OWF?
Thank you in advance and tomorrow I'm sure I;'ll come up with more questions. Yes, I do know that this is a learning experience and I'm looking forward to getting that first gas bill. :-)
Jerry
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Fire Wood / Wood moisture meters
« on: November 08, 2011, 08:49:40 PM »
Hey folks,
Not certain if I have this topic on the correct page, but it does involve firewood. I'm in search of a good , but NOT too expensive wood moisture meter. I'm will to pay up to $80.00 for a good meter. Any suggestions out here???
Thank you in advance.
Jerry
Not certain if I have this topic on the correct page, but it does involve firewood. I'm in search of a good , but NOT too expensive wood moisture meter. I'm will to pay up to $80.00 for a good meter. Any suggestions out here???
Thank you in advance.
Jerry