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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Shorter burn times per load question

« on: January 05, 2018, 10:49:38 PM »

Is anyone in Michigan experiencing short burn times per load?

 For the last 2-1/2 weeks overnight temps average +5 to -22  daytime ave +15* to +20*
This is the first time in 8 winters I have went from 12hr burn times to 8 hours between loads. I have my CB5036 temp set @185* and my monitor system emails me if the water temp hits 168*.   
Is it just the low temps & the higher home heat load causing the 30% drop in burn times?     What do you think?


Water level ok
door gasket new in Oct 17
well seasoned ash, oak & maple
damper clean & working fine

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / over temp creep up

« on: February 05, 2017, 09:54:26 AM »

I have noticed this year my boiler water temp seems to constantly creep up 10* to 15* over the high temp settings.  I started this year set at 180* and at 1 point I had a boil over. After that I reset the high temp to 170* and its been running fine except since then I've noticed the water temp creeps to 182/184* after the damper closes.  Could I have a problem with the aquastat or temp probe? The door gasket is fine, I eliminated that as the problem first thing.
Any suggestions?

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Equipment / log hauling arch suggestions or plans

« on: January 01, 2017, 03:19:33 AM »

I'm looking to build a wheel arch to haul logs with my 4 wheeler.
any help or pictures would be appreciated   When I build one I'll post details & pictures.
thanks Clyde

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / HELP Boilover CB5036

« on: December 20, 2016, 01:09:33 PM »

I just had the boiler run up to 214*  Luckily I added a fill line in the basement last summer (crisis averted for now). I wound up after adding water, throwing a shovel full of snow  into the firebox.  It seems to be acting normal for now.

The only thing I can think of is 30+ mph winds sucked air past the damper & over fired the unit.  The  door gasket is new in Oct the damper was replaced last year.

Any suggestions?

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / CB 5036 LEAK question

« on: November 17, 2015, 09:42:10 AM »

Help...
I noticed yesterday that the ash seemed wet on the lower left side of the firebox, I checked the water level and found it down about a inch from normal. I scraped the area as best I could (boiler still loaded) and didn't see any obvious leak. I am keeping a close eye on it. I am going to let it burn down to coals and maybe I can get a better look at the suspect area.  My question is there a common place on the left side near the door where leaks are found often?  What is the best way to check / find the leaking area if it is not obvious?  I have about a 1 week weather window to hope to find & repair the problem.

thanks in advance
Clyde

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Plumbing / OWB & Geothermal Heat Pump integration

« on: December 22, 2014, 03:50:44 PM »

What is the best way to have the geothermal heat pump use less electricity when Integrated with mo OWB?

When the thermostat calls for heat my geothermal heat pump activates the furnace blower and both the geothermal heat pump and my OWB heat exchanger supply hot air through the furnace plenum. My question is is there a way to have the geothermal unit run less when the OWB is supplying 180* to the heat exchanger.

Thanks
Clyde

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Plumbing / motorized 3 way diverter valve

« on: December 22, 2014, 03:22:48 PM »

 
 Can anyone recommend a reliable brand & place to purchase a 24 v motorized 3 way diverter valve for my heating system?

Thanks
Clyde

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Chimney draft inducer

« on: November 07, 2014, 09:31:37 AM »

Would it be possible to add a air line through the stack clean out plug extending up the flue to create a venturi effect and induce a stack draft and negative air flow on the firebox to eliminate the smoke coming out the door during loading.  The air line only be pressurized during loading.
Am I over thinking this?

your comments are appreciated
Clyde 

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Electronics / Temperature monitor

« on: November 07, 2014, 09:17:20 AM »

Is anyone on the forum using X-300 by control by web to monitor their boiler system?
Just curious.

thanks CM...

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Equipment / my new log handler

« on: November 07, 2014, 09:12:03 AM »

I purchased a grapple for my JD and it made my wood handling a lot easier this year.

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Equipment / Saw Buck (X frame type)

« on: October 08, 2014, 03:15:39 AM »

Does anyone have good plans for a saw buck?

thanks
Clyde

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Electronics / Pump impeller failure

« on: January 20, 2014, 08:30:47 PM »

A friend of mine has a CB5036 about 8 years old sent me this picture of his original pump. Any idea what caused it to fail ?   How many years should the impeller be good for & how often should it be inspected?

thanks
 
see picture in my album

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Stove loadersI'm

« on: October 01, 2012, 07:38:00 PM »

I'm looking for a Stove loader / log lifter similar to the the one at this link. 

http://www.stoveloader.com/

This company does not make them any more.  If you know where I can get one, let me know?

thanks
CM...

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Plumbing / Help Adding a 1/2" feed heat exchanger to a 1" feed single loop system

« on: August 19, 2012, 06:03:29 PM »

I have a single loop system all 1" pex  (From Boiler-HW Heater-Modine Heater-Return to boiler).

I need to heat a additional room with wall mount fan forced heater that has 1/2" feed & return lines. How do I add this appliance to my system and not choke down the flow of my current system? 

thanks
Clyde

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Plumbing / Sidearm V/S Plate heat exchanger

« on: February 18, 2012, 11:52:46 AM »

I have a side arm heat exchanger on my 55gal water heater, it is the first device off the boiler.

 When we take a shower the first 3 to 5 min the water is the preferred temperature (mixing valve set to 120) after that the temp drops but is still comfortable but noticeably lower. It seems like the water in the top of the tank is hot but after a few min the water drawn off a lower portion of the tank is a lower temp. 

I have been wondering if a plate heat exchanger would work better or should I put a circulating pump in to transfer more heat evenly to the tank.  I would prefer the passive method rather than a pump that would consume electricity. 

Someone suggested that a pump with a pressure switch that starts the pump on a pressure drop would cause the pump to only run when hot water is needed. 

What is the opinions of the list?

thanks
Clyde