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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Y Strainer
« on: December 05, 2011, 04:12:26 PM »
Anyone use a y strainer in their water line?
I just installed one thinking it would be a good idea. I have a bypass with valves to clean during service or if it starts restricting flow too much. After 4 years, there was a lot of black sludge coating the pipe. Hopefully this will avoid having a clogged heat exchanger.
I just installed one thinking it would be a good idea. I have a bypass with valves to clean during service or if it starts restricting flow too much. After 4 years, there was a lot of black sludge coating the pipe. Hopefully this will avoid having a clogged heat exchanger.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: taco cartridge pumps and their life
« on: September 15, 2011, 07:19:13 PM »
My first 011 lasted 1 1/2 seasons. I am on my third year on the replacement cartridge now. Not sure what happened. I run it 24/7 when heating and not at all in summer.
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Heatmor / Average life of a Heatmor
« on: September 06, 2011, 06:29:50 AM »
Any info on how long one can expect a heatmor to last if properly maintained? I will be on my 5th year this year with my 200 and it is doing fine. I should get a new anode rod as there is not much left of it.
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Heatmor / Re: Thinking about a Heatmor 200
« on: February 13, 2010, 11:46:49 PM »
The 8 to 10 bush cord estimate is accurate. There is considerable heat loss through the chimney, so btu's are not everything.
I have a Heatmor 200 and have been happy with it. The first winter it seemed like I used too much wood. I put some foil bubble insulation on the inside of the doors since it seems underinsulated. I also pulled the sheet metal back and filled in gaps in the fiberglass under the roof. One thing I did not do was insulate underneath it - got the instructions after it was already sitting on the slab.
My other problem has been the Taco circulation pump only lasted 2 years. I replaced the cartridge last time, but would recommend getting a Grundfos pump. They last longer.
As said before. Major commitment. Come about February, I am ready to be done filling it with wood.
I have a Heatmor 200 and have been happy with it. The first winter it seemed like I used too much wood. I put some foil bubble insulation on the inside of the doors since it seems underinsulated. I also pulled the sheet metal back and filled in gaps in the fiberglass under the roof. One thing I did not do was insulate underneath it - got the instructions after it was already sitting on the slab.
My other problem has been the Taco circulation pump only lasted 2 years. I replaced the cartridge last time, but would recommend getting a Grundfos pump. They last longer.
As said before. Major commitment. Come about February, I am ready to be done filling it with wood.
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Fire Wood / Re: TYPE of CHAIN SAWS USED
« on: December 23, 2009, 07:27:51 PM »
Stihl MS 260 w/ 18" bar
Poulon wild thing
I've used the poulon a lot and still is in pretty good shape for a cheap saw; just not very comfortable to use with no vibration damper. Good backup saw. I am waiting for it to die so I can get a Stihl MS 361. I think the 361 is the best all around saw for size, weight & power.
Poulon wild thing
I've used the poulon a lot and still is in pretty good shape for a cheap saw; just not very comfortable to use with no vibration damper. Good backup saw. I am waiting for it to die so I can get a Stihl MS 361. I think the 361 is the best all around saw for size, weight & power.
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Fire Wood / Re: Is your woodshed filled??
« on: September 30, 2009, 11:45:45 AM »
Shed is near empty, but I have about 20 full cords close by bucked & dry. I cut a lot of dead elms last winter and got lucky and found 3 dump truck loads from work. It is so easy to take a tree down with an excavator, haul & buck it with loader forks, use the bucket to load the truck & dump in a pile. I got a lot of the larger pieces split already and dried. I don't need the rest of the pile for a year so I will split it over the winter so it can dry.
I figure one weekend of moving and an afternoon of splitting & I will be set with 11 cords stacked in and next to the shed. I am trying to stay ahead so I can have dry wood rather than waste on burning more wet wood. I take advantage of any wood I can get from clearing job sites. The only problem is the heat. I hate cutting in summer because of it and I am much more busy with work. I cut a lot on our property in the winter.
I figure one weekend of moving and an afternoon of splitting & I will be set with 11 cords stacked in and next to the shed. I am trying to stay ahead so I can have dry wood rather than waste on burning more wet wood. I take advantage of any wood I can get from clearing job sites. The only problem is the heat. I hate cutting in summer because of it and I am much more busy with work. I cut a lot on our property in the winter.