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Site Suggestions / Re: Site Moderator????
« on: February 09, 2012, 09:58:24 AM »
Marty,
Do you think it would be a good idea for a dealer to be labeled a moderator? Some might see that as a conflict of interest. I've been around here long enough to know better, but there are newbies all the time that may think differently. Just wondering, as I, myself, have learned a lot from all of the aforementioned! Now that I think about it, I'm not even sure who all the moderators have been for the last several years..... maybe that's a sign that it doesn't matter? Huh, never mind.
Do you think it would be a good idea for a dealer to be labeled a moderator? Some might see that as a conflict of interest. I've been around here long enough to know better, but there are newbies all the time that may think differently. Just wondering, as I, myself, have learned a lot from all of the aforementioned! Now that I think about it, I'm not even sure who all the moderators have been for the last several years..... maybe that's a sign that it doesn't matter? Huh, never mind.
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General Discussion / Re: Important Message
« on: February 03, 2012, 11:46:22 AM »
Thanks for all you did, and the refund!!! Will the web address, and all, be the same after the transfer?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Asking For Help
« on: January 11, 2012, 08:59:13 AM »
Done!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Wood Splitter to Handle 48" long log
« on: December 15, 2011, 07:29:31 AM »
If you have 12 or 13 grand laying around, you can own one of these splitters......
http://www.splitright.com/sr325.php
Sorry for the high-jack.... it's not 48", but for that money is should be!
http://www.splitright.com/sr325.php
Sorry for the high-jack.... it's not 48", but for that money is should be!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Cadillac OWB?
« on: December 14, 2011, 09:25:41 AM »
Lug,
When I was shopping around, I was looking for good quality and good price..... best of both worlds! That is why I settled on my Wood Doctor a few years back. I must have looked at ten different brands, including a Shaver. No offense, but I ran quickly in other direction when I saw the Shaver first hand. And now I am kind of glad I did, after following your continuing saga! But turns out that WD looks to be folding, so I may have got bit in the end anyhow.... story of my life!
When I was shopping around, I was looking for good quality and good price..... best of both worlds! That is why I settled on my Wood Doctor a few years back. I must have looked at ten different brands, including a Shaver. No offense, but I ran quickly in other direction when I saw the Shaver first hand. And now I am kind of glad I did, after following your continuing saga! But turns out that WD looks to be folding, so I may have got bit in the end anyhow.... story of my life!
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Home Made / Re: Heat Exchanger
« on: December 13, 2011, 07:40:38 AM »
Can a one 3/4" feed line keep an adequate flow of water to 8 3/4" runs in your heat exchanger? I bet your are not getting enough flow to each of the lines with the exchanger.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Cadillac OWB?
« on: December 13, 2011, 07:01:20 AM »
Oldchenowth..... So it's not just me? This type of thing does happen to others? Huh, I feel better now!
I see your in Portland, MI. I'm in Lenawee County.
I see your in Portland, MI. I'm in Lenawee County.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Cadillac OWB?
« on: December 12, 2011, 08:44:04 AM »
Well jrider, sorry to say but.......
I started this thread a few years ago when I was shopping around. After much research I ended up with exactly that..... a Wood Doctor. As you can imagine, Arthur was very nice, accessible and helpful through out the entire process... from purchase to shipment and thru the install that I did myself. At the time, I was very impressed with him.... now I don't know what to think from all I've been reading!
Mine has been great so far, but who knows for how long. They all have something happen over time, and WHEN my does develop a problem, I guess I might just be on my own. So much for any kind of warranty, so it seems.
Why does this seem to always happen to me? Tried to make an informed choice and now it appears I ended up getting screwed......
I started this thread a few years ago when I was shopping around. After much research I ended up with exactly that..... a Wood Doctor. As you can imagine, Arthur was very nice, accessible and helpful through out the entire process... from purchase to shipment and thru the install that I did myself. At the time, I was very impressed with him.... now I don't know what to think from all I've been reading!
Mine has been great so far, but who knows for how long. They all have something happen over time, and WHEN my does develop a problem, I guess I might just be on my own. So much for any kind of warranty, so it seems.
Why does this seem to always happen to me? Tried to make an informed choice and now it appears I ended up getting screwed......
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Central Boiler / Re: CB 1400E Setting
« on: December 09, 2011, 11:45:21 AM »
That may be the case..... I was going off his numbers for the price of wood and the BTU numbers from a previous post. Now, if you are cutting your own, then it's an obvious economic choice!
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Central Boiler / Re: CB 1400E Setting
« on: December 09, 2011, 07:47:13 AM »
In theory, a cord of hardwood should last nearly twice as long as a cord of pine..... thus making it slightly more economical in the long run at the prices you gave! 
Oh, not to mention, less "fill-ups".
Oh, not to mention, less "fill-ups".
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Wood Doctor / Doesn't sound like Arthur is broke to me......
« on: December 08, 2011, 08:27:55 AM »
Found this online today. Couldn't find a date on when it was written, but the source was: http://www.turpel.com/turpel_132.htm
EDIT..... Just found the date on another sight, it dates back to 2007. Maybe he lost his butt in this, and it is taking the wood boiler business down with it?
"Arthur Turple, the owner of a Truro company has his heart set on bringing technology to rural areas across the globe. And after only six months in business, the world is looking a little smaller.
Netbundle president Arthur Turple recently signed a deal to provide wireless Internet to Kazakhstan, a country located south of Russia and west of China. At the moment, only four per cent of the population accesses the Internet. His company will provide all equipment necessary for the job, with a large portion of fibre wire coming from an old military base in the country. “There’s a big portion of the country that has nothing and you can only run wireless so far.”
Netbundle will also be offering a much cheaper plan for Internet, which now costs $118 a month just for dial-up access. “We need to start at $20 a month so we can get everyone on.” The first phase of the project is worth $60 million and there will be a lot more where that came from, with the entire project reaching upwards of $500 million.
Arthur Turple first entered the business world in 2001, when he purchased Wood Doctor. Earlier this year, he went into business with John Hardy with the goal of bringing true high speed Internet to rural areas. They now have 10 towers in the Truro area. Somewhat surprised by his success, he can’t quite explain how he’s gotten this far in only six months.
“It may sound strange but everyday something good happens.” He said it could’ve taken five to 10 years to reach these heights. And with talks taking place in Pakistan, Thailand and Italy, there’s no telling what will happen next.
“I can see so much we can do ... but you can only do so much at a time” The Kazakhstan deal means he’s expanding his Truro operations."
EDIT..... Just found the date on another sight, it dates back to 2007. Maybe he lost his butt in this, and it is taking the wood boiler business down with it?
"Arthur Turple, the owner of a Truro company has his heart set on bringing technology to rural areas across the globe. And after only six months in business, the world is looking a little smaller.
Netbundle president Arthur Turple recently signed a deal to provide wireless Internet to Kazakhstan, a country located south of Russia and west of China. At the moment, only four per cent of the population accesses the Internet. His company will provide all equipment necessary for the job, with a large portion of fibre wire coming from an old military base in the country. “There’s a big portion of the country that has nothing and you can only run wireless so far.”
Netbundle will also be offering a much cheaper plan for Internet, which now costs $118 a month just for dial-up access. “We need to start at $20 a month so we can get everyone on.” The first phase of the project is worth $60 million and there will be a lot more where that came from, with the entire project reaching upwards of $500 million.
Arthur Turple first entered the business world in 2001, when he purchased Wood Doctor. Earlier this year, he went into business with John Hardy with the goal of bringing true high speed Internet to rural areas. They now have 10 towers in the Truro area. Somewhat surprised by his success, he can’t quite explain how he’s gotten this far in only six months.
“It may sound strange but everyday something good happens.” He said it could’ve taken five to 10 years to reach these heights. And with talks taking place in Pakistan, Thailand and Italy, there’s no telling what will happen next.
“I can see so much we can do ... but you can only do so much at a time” The Kazakhstan deal means he’s expanding his Truro operations."
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: heat water in summer
« on: December 07, 2011, 07:47:23 AM »
Yes. Here is an over simplified explanation..... You run a loop of hot water from your boiler into the house, thru one side of a water to water heat exchanger, then back to the boiler. On the other side of the exchanger, you run a loop of your domestic (potable) water.
Now, where you tap into your domestic water is up for debate..... many opinions on that.
If you already have a loop of hot water going to and from house to heat your house, then you simply run it through the water to water exchanger first, then to house heat exchanger, then back to boiler. No need to run a separate loop.
With all that said, I don't burn mine all summer just for domestic water, but some do.
If you have more specific questions.... fire away. A lot of good people here that know there stuff and are willing to help.
Oh, and welcome to the board.
Now, where you tap into your domestic water is up for debate..... many opinions on that.
If you already have a loop of hot water going to and from house to heat your house, then you simply run it through the water to water exchanger first, then to house heat exchanger, then back to boiler. No need to run a separate loop.
With all that said, I don't burn mine all summer just for domestic water, but some do.
If you have more specific questions.... fire away. A lot of good people here that know there stuff and are willing to help.
Oh, and welcome to the board.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: How to lower pH level?
« on: December 02, 2011, 12:59:07 PM »
I don't think it will drop anymore on its own, it's three years old now..... ans so is the water that's in it! I have a Wood Doctor - Extra Large (14,000 sq. ft. model by their ratings). From the sounds of things on other threads, sounds like my warranty may quickly coming to an end so I am just trying to make it last as long as possible.
BTW, every time I draw a sample (so far once a year..... more often in the future), I am amazed at how clear the water is.
BTW, every time I draw a sample (so far once a year..... more often in the future), I am amazed at how clear the water is.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: How to lower pH level?
« on: December 02, 2011, 11:42:34 AM »
Based my own tests, it is around 10.5 or so. I would like to get it down to 8 or 8.5. Can't I just open fill valve in the basement (put one in when I installed) and let the excess come out the overflow/vent pipe on the top of the boiler?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / How to lower pH level?
« on: December 02, 2011, 08:56:26 AM »
Hi all.
Just tested the water in my OWB and found the pH level to be too high (basic). What is the recommended way to lower it back nearer to neutral? If my memory serves me correct, my boiler treatment claims to raise pH levels (don't have it in front of me). Add more water?
Thanks
Just tested the water in my OWB and found the pH level to be too high (basic). What is the recommended way to lower it back nearer to neutral? If my memory serves me correct, my boiler treatment claims to raise pH levels (don't have it in front of me). Add more water?
Thanks