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dmorris

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Using Astrol in 6048
« on: November 20, 2009, 12:02:39 PM »
I have about a week's worth of ashtrol left, was wondering how many people keep using ashtrol after first container is gone.
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 12:21:36 PM »
WHAT IS IT???
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2009, 02:26:06 PM »
ASHTROL is suppost to help with Creisote build up, should be applied in firebox once a day per Central boiler manual.
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2009, 09:37:03 PM »
Ashtrol is lime dust/chalk dust that helps break down the acid/ph produced while burning wet wood. It keeps the acid in the ashes from attacking the iron in the stove. It is very important to move/scrape ashes and coals daily.  I use lime/chalk from  my work and also make sure i scrape cb daily.   
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 11:15:43 PM »
I've never used it.  I still have the full container my dealer gave me.   Granted... this is only my second heating season but my neighbor (brother) has the early version of the 6048 and also has never used it.  He's going on season 12 and burns "everything"  including his garbage... :bag:  He's never had a problem with his stove though.
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2011, 08:15:04 AM »
Looks like it's been over 1 1/2 years since anyone talked about Ashtrol. Any changes on use of this product? My dealer never even mentioned it.
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2011, 07:26:12 PM »
Just cranked up my 5038 with my dealer and he didn't say anything about....
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2011, 06:51:28 AM »
Quote from: Ridgekid on April 28, 2011, 08:15:04 AM
.....Ashtrol. Any changes on use of this product?

My unopened container has more dust on it than last year...
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Re: Using Astrol in 6048
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2011, 07:40:05 PM »
Quote from: Scratch on April 29, 2011, 06:51:28 AM
Quote from: Ridgekid on April 28, 2011, 08:15:04 AM
.....Ashtrol. Any changes on use of this product?

My unopened container has more dust on it than last year...

there goes the warranty lol ;)
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