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woodywoodchucker

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still on the fence
« on: June 01, 2010, 07:04:27 AM »
I am still wondering if a blower would help my 5036 be more efficant. Im heat 3000 sf home with it and want to reduce my wood useage. I think the recovery time would be ruduced with the fan.
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Re: still on the fence
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2011, 07:41:29 AM »
I've read a blower decreases recovery time but increases wood usage. I guess you need to judge whats more important to you.
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Re: still on the fence
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2011, 11:06:22 AM »
I've tried a blower temporarily mounted to my 6048... I didn't like it.  It seemed to burn faster.  my fan was pretty forceful though...

I can see having it for burning wet wood, but I didn't like it on mine.
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Re: still on the fence
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2011, 03:35:25 PM »
From what I have seen forced draft doesn't work very well on Central Boilers due to not be designed to have it.
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Re: still on the fence
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2011, 09:39:27 PM »
my dealer is telling me they now make a baffle/damper for the 5036 and 6048 that reduces the amount of wood used.  I have been trying to find out if that proves to be true, but haven't had anyone respond to it yet.  I have ordered my 5036 with this damper so I will let you know once I have some exprerience with it.
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