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HeatMaster / Here is my mf 5000 install!

« on: December 01, 2012, 10:20:16 AM »

Here is my mf 5000 install will add more pics in future. I built a shed over the furnace I am going to put metal siding on the sides and a sliding door beside furnace to help keep wood dry. I am out of funds right now so I have plastic around the sides lol. Plus I have notice my mf 5000 likes wood so I may make the shed bigger lol!

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HeatMaster / Cleaning out bypass chimney

« on: October 20, 2012, 07:16:35 AM »

Hello I was wondering how people clean ther bypass out going too the chimeny it's egged shaped and was wanting to know how you guys clean them out for future reference thx! Also has anyone used like a creosote log or creosote break down stick in there furnace to help keep creosote down. I don't have much now but would like to keep furnace clean as possible. I wish I had one of these yrs ago so nice to save money on heating bills lol!

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Site Suggestions / Uploading pictures by a phone

« on: October 18, 2012, 02:51:44 PM »

Hello everyone are there an option or a way we can upload pics to the forum? We're I live I do not have any kind of Internet except dial up so I use my phone to browse the Internet and on the forum I do have a laptop I can link to phone and get on Internet but it is down right now! And I would like to post my install pics and only option I have is by phone right now. So are there a way or an option you an add to forum to upload pics from a phone? Thanks!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Rain cap or no rain cap?

« on: October 13, 2012, 04:18:07 PM »

Hello friends I was thinking about adding a rain cap to my new owf and was wondering if other people has any pros and cons on the rain cap creating more creosote? Thanks!

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HeatMaster / Got owb going last night but fire goes out over night!

« on: October 08, 2012, 06:21:36 AM »

Hello I got a heatmaster mf 5000 and I just fired it up yesterday for the first time and this is my first owb and I need a little help it heats the house great and hot water! I notice before I went to bed the fire looked like it was almost out but I stoked it and it started up good again Anyway I woke up this morning to a nice warm house and I notice air was a little cooler comming out of vents so I went to check stove and temp read 130 I the thermostat I have it set at 165 with a 12 degree swing  anyway I open fire box and no fire just some smoke rolling out of box it looked like it wanted to pickup again but couldn't so any suggestions on what I need to do to get this thing running smoothly. The temp was only in low 40s last night didn't know if it was taking to long between burntimes or what thanks!

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HeatMaster / Hot water

« on: October 07, 2012, 11:55:28 AM »

I am fixing to fire my own up soon and I  have a hot water plate exchanger installed for my hot water anyway do I need to leave hot water breaker on on my hot water heater or turn it off. Just wondered what other users do. I know I ask a lot of questions on this forum and get a lot of great info from you guys thanks for your help!

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Fire Wood / Seasoned firewood

« on: October 06, 2012, 09:41:11 AM »

Hello everyone I have a few questions about seasoned fire wood! How long does it normally take to have good seasoned firewood from fresh cut down trees? Next question is I have access to old trees that have fallen down across the road or along side it is from the highway department  anyway most of the trees are pretty good size trees and they been setting for a 1yr or so in the weather I notice cutting the big trees like from 18" to 3' diameter there is mosture in them well I Split and stacked them up how long do you think before a person good burn them as good seasoned firewood? Thank you for all the info on this forum I am new to the owb's I got my new heatmaster mf 5000 rdy to go. I have burned a indoor wood stove for years and I know that good seasoned wood doesn't smoke as much and is more efficient and that is what I am trying to do thanks

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HeatMaster / New extra bypass plate for mf 5000

« on: September 11, 2012, 06:36:51 PM »

Yes does anyone have or know any Info on the new extra pass plate for the new mf 5000 it suppose to make it more like the he models.. I would like to see a picture of one I wonder if there worth sinking 350.00 in one? I would like to have one if there really worth saving you on wood consumption you know. Thanks

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HeatMaster / Chimney compatibility

« on: September 10, 2012, 07:55:06 PM »

Hello does anyone know if supervent twist and lock chimney exstintions work on a heatmaster 5000? I have heard they will and I have also heard they do not so just wondering what the difference there both made by sirlkirk corp just wandering because I can get the supervent for about 50.00 cheaper than one through dealer 

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HeatMaster / Chimney height.

« on: September 05, 2012, 10:02:50 AM »

Yes what's the highest has anyone extended there chimney? Just curious I plan on extending mine 3' to 6' because I am building a shed to house my mf 5000 and my wood to stay dry

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Electronics / Help with thermostat

« on: September 04, 2012, 07:40:46 PM »

Hello I have about got my owb setup I have all exchangers in and all electric runned except my thermostat. I have a two stage programmable thermostat my heat pump only works in aux mode are there a way to use same thermostat to may just fan kick on for my primary heat owb and my heat pump secondary I have an add thermostat that came with owb and a white Rodgers relay I have no clue about it I can run both thermostats but prefer one. An someone tell me what I need to hookup or draw me up a diagram of what I need to do thanks for all your help. Also I will be running circulation pump 24/7 if you need to know about that thanks!

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HeatMaster / Installed water to air exchanger today

« on: September 01, 2012, 03:09:28 PM »

Hello got my water to air exchanger installed today. I notice it ristricts a lot of airflow it is same size as duct off of air handler. I heard you can turn the fan up how would a person do that I have a rhudd air handler thanks for the info!

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HeatMaster / Heatmasters website

« on: August 30, 2012, 03:39:33 PM »

Hello is any one else having problems pulling up heatmaster ss website? Just wondering what is going on my stove suppose to be delivered tommorow I hope it is in at my dealer it suppose to been here a little over a week ago I was told that the delivery truck was broke down but who knows just excited about getting it on my pad lol!

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HeatMaster / Filling your heatmaster stove connection help

« on: August 26, 2012, 08:08:39 AM »

Is it ok to tee into return line with waterline to fill up stove from inside home use a all valve to shut it off and a check valve to keep it from mixing with drinking water is this possible how do other owners add water to stove thanks!

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HeatMaster / Brazed plate exchanger question.

« on: August 25, 2012, 03:12:27 PM »

Hello I am installing my hot water heater plate exchanger. What I am wanting to know is can you lay your exchanger flat on water heater it would be the easiest way for me to plumb into it as well be fewer connections but I seen the instruction manual says if possible mount it vertical any way if I leave it setting ontop of water heater will it prefom just as good as vertical and. Also is f3 in from boiler f4 out to my water to air exchanger and f1 is my cold water supply in and f 2 is hot out to my water heater on cold input is this. Correct? Thanks for ur help.