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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: 10,000e boil over/Leak..........UPDATE
« on: December 17, 2015, 04:21:50 PM »
Please take a step above name-calling and insinuations, gentlemen. Thank you.
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HeatMaster / Re: Crossing return lines, better circulation?
« on: December 17, 2015, 02:35:01 PM »
If you only have one circulation loop off your boiler, use a tee or y fitting to split the return water volume into BOTH return ports. 
Likewise, draw off both supply ports and tee or y fitting them together to allow for better flow and ease of returning water to and drawing water from the boiler's water jacket.
Likewise, draw off both supply ports and tee or y fitting them together to allow for better flow and ease of returning water to and drawing water from the boiler's water jacket.
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Portage & Main / Re: New 250
« on: December 17, 2015, 08:42:13 AM »
Other than firebrick spacers, what is new on the Optimizer 250? 
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Plumbing / Re: Photo’s of G400 hookup
« on: December 16, 2015, 08:58:33 AM »
Solid-looking job Judds. 
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Question about leaving home for 3 months
« on: December 15, 2015, 02:54:26 PM »
Yes leave them on but you're leaving in the middle of the winter so this might be the time to drain some of the boiler water and add anti-freeze on continuous cycling. The pro's will chime in shortly I'm sure.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: A sign?
« on: December 14, 2015, 07:16:21 PM »
Climate Change is and always has been real!
Where I live, it is called the four seasons.
Commonly referred to as: Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall
No alarmist climate change pact agenda required.
Where I live, it is called the four seasons.
Commonly referred to as: Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall
No alarmist climate change pact agenda required.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Heatmaster MF5000... Just sprung a leak
« on: December 14, 2015, 06:59:17 PM »
More importantly, what did HeatMaster determine caused the leak or whatever the issue was with the boiler itself?
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Plumbing / Re: Photo’s of G400 hookup
« on: December 13, 2015, 05:43:21 PM »
How did you fabricate the flexible heater hose section mlappin?
In particular, what are those bands holding the hose to the fitting?
Also, what is the male threaded to flexible hose fitting (adapter?) called?
I want to fabricate a couple small hoses in a very similar fashion (connecting to 1-inch copper on my boiler).
Thank you Marty.
In particular, what are those bands holding the hose to the fitting?
Also, what is the male threaded to flexible hose fitting (adapter?) called?
I want to fabricate a couple small hoses in a very similar fashion (connecting to 1-inch copper on my boiler).
Thank you Marty.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: A sign?
« on: December 12, 2015, 11:40:29 AM »
No kidding Coolidge!
I have dandelions in December by my mailbox. What the heck?
I have dandelions in December by my mailbox. What the heck?
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Site Suggestions / Member Reminder: When Changing Email Address in Your Forum Profile
« on: December 12, 2015, 09:04:10 AM »
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: GEO Thermal vs. Wood Boiler
« on: December 10, 2015, 06:50:12 PM »
Get your wood boiler tied into using a dedicated solar panel array to power ONLY your wood boiler electronics. Tie the same solar power into a dedicated on demand electric water heater and you can just have your system cycle hot water year round for "free" without burning wood or other biomass.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Makita USA Begins to Phase Out Dolmar Branding
« on: December 07, 2015, 08:13:54 AM »A chemist that hates mixing liquids?LOL! I'm not the banning type moderator.
Just kidding Mr. Snood...please don't ban me!
I guess that does seem weird when I think about it. I just always manage to get oil on the garage floor from the silly foil "safety seal" they put over the spout on the bottle (under the cap). Pet peeve thing for me I guess.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Makita USA Begins to Phase Out Dolmar Branding
« on: December 05, 2015, 03:42:58 PM »
Hey Marty,,, when you mix up 2-cycle fuel, do you use the highest octane grade gasoline you can find (no E85 or ethanol-containing gasolines)?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Makita USA Begins to Phase Out Dolmar Branding
« on: December 05, 2015, 08:41:57 AM »
Glad to hear you're having good experiences with small 2-strokes. I always have trouble starting them and despise mixing oil/gas.
No worries for me as I know Makita will get their MM4 Makita Mini 4-stroke lines going fine. I have a couple engineering buddies that work on design and I can assuredly say there is a specific design reason why Makitas cost more. 😉
If it means anything to anyone else, the best weed eater on the market is a 4-stroke Honda. They are really beginning to embrace their ultra-reliable small 4-strokes in their lawn and garden and commercial equipment offerings. 2-strokes will be gone in next 10 years so keep yours maintained well (as I know you do).
No worries for me as I know Makita will get their MM4 Makita Mini 4-stroke lines going fine. I have a couple engineering buddies that work on design and I can assuredly say there is a specific design reason why Makitas cost more. 😉
If it means anything to anyone else, the best weed eater on the market is a 4-stroke Honda. They are really beginning to embrace their ultra-reliable small 4-strokes in their lawn and garden and commercial equipment offerings. 2-strokes will be gone in next 10 years so keep yours maintained well (as I know you do).