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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Stainless Steel Vs Copper Crimp Rings
« on: November 05, 2018, 07:39:22 PM »
It's good to know there are no real serious drawbacks. I ended up with a pack of them by mistake and used a few already.
The copper rings do seem to make a cleaner job. I have used a bunch of em so far on my install here. The location of the furnace and location of the master bath make a single wall punch impossible and going through the floor the same way due to the duct work. Looks like we're gonna come out high into the utility room and through beside the garden tub then to the stove. I don't really want to use so many elbows but this homes build makes for a bunch of obstacles.
The copper rings do seem to make a cleaner job. I have used a bunch of em so far on my install here. The location of the furnace and location of the master bath make a single wall punch impossible and going through the floor the same way due to the duct work. Looks like we're gonna come out high into the utility room and through beside the garden tub then to the stove. I don't really want to use so many elbows but this homes build makes for a bunch of obstacles.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Where the heck do ya live
« on: November 03, 2018, 01:13:21 AM »
Just had to move from the low lands and now I'm in the highlands 
Almost at the foot of the tallest mountain in VA Mt Rogers.
This will be our first winter up here if I make it LOL! Certainly has been a ton of rain this summer and the temperatures have already been into the lower 20's . Almost through with getting the OWB in and running and I'm thinking this winter will be a test for it and myself both!
Almost at the foot of the tallest mountain in VA Mt Rogers.This will be our first winter up here if I make it LOL!
Certainly has been a ton of rain this summer and the temperatures have already been into the lower 20's . Almost through with getting the OWB in and running and I'm thinking this winter will be a test for it and myself both!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Stainless Steel Vs Copper Crimp Rings
« on: November 03, 2018, 01:05:32 AM »
What is everyone's choice on PEX crimp rings Stainless Steel or copper? I have the tooling for the stainless rings but I haven't seen those used hardly any on Pex Pipe. I will need to obtain the 1" crimp tool for the copper rings so I thought I would see how the consensus feels as to the better product.
Wt
Wt
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Air Box for HE1100
« on: October 30, 2018, 07:22:36 PM »
I forgot my buddy had a plasma cutter. That was a good thought LOL! We cut that box apart and was able to straighten it out and weld it back together. Now all I lack is to straighten the metal at the top front where the light is located and the cover that fits over the blower and air damper. Hopefully we'll have it back together and making heat soon! These 24 degree nights make for some cold times inside too 
Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions!
Wt
Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions!
Wt
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Air Box for HE1100
« on: October 29, 2018, 04:10:24 PM »
Thanks! I get all those mailings also so I'll get in touch with him and see what he has left.
Wt
Wt
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Air Box for HE1100
« on: October 26, 2018, 10:16:59 PM »
Yes I'll be happy to to !
If these don't show the problem just let me know back and I will take whatever you need
Wt
If these don't show the problem just let me know back and I will take whatever you need
Wt
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Air Box for HE1100
« on: October 23, 2018, 09:50:29 PM »
I was under the same impression. It's pretty messed up on the back side of the sealing surface so I might have to try building it up with something like JB Weld and sand it to where it seals a little better. It was 23 here morning before last and it was downright cold in here with no heat LOL! I could change the sequencer in the electric furnace but I'd probably have to rob a bank to pay the power bill
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: HE1100 Aquastat
« on: January 19, 2018, 08:35:32 AM »
Thanks! That's what I was hoping for. Probably replace it with a Ranco when the weather gets a little more agreeable LOL
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Hawken Energy, support only / HE1100 Aquastat
« on: January 18, 2018, 10:46:21 PM »
Does the aquastat bulb use a well in this model or is it direct immersion? Mine seems a little flaky lately so in case I have to make a emergency swap I'll know what to expect.. "To drain or not to drain that is the question" 
Thanks
wt
Thanks
wt
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Removing rain cap for cleaning
« on: July 15, 2017, 03:27:47 AM »
Thanks for the Ideas!
Will be shutting down in order to get all serviced and ready for winter and I'll give another shot
Wayne
Will be shutting down in order to get all serviced and ready for winter and I'll give another shot
Wayne
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Hawken Energy, support only / Removing rain cap for cleaning
« on: June 30, 2017, 02:11:52 AM »
Has anyone got any good ideas as to how to remove the weather cap for cleaning?
I have tried all sorts of penetrating oils warm and cold and I can't seem to remove it without destroying it.
I would like to give everything a thorough cleaning at that level since this is the 3rd year of operation.
Thought I would ask here before breaking out the jack hammer and dynamite
I have tried all sorts of penetrating oils warm and cold and I can't seem to remove it without destroying it.
I would like to give everything a thorough cleaning at that level since this is the 3rd year of operation.
Thought I would ask here before breaking out the jack hammer and dynamite
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General Discussion / Anyone burning a mix of coal and wood this year?
« on: February 26, 2017, 07:08:25 PM »
This is my first experience burning coal in an OWB but so far it's been positive.
I came across a small load of stoker coal that was reasonable and have been mixing it with the wood and getting much longer burn time than the wood alone. My wood this year has apparently accumulated more moisture than I'd like, at times I don't think it wants to burn at all
I searched things and saw where several members here have burned coal in the past so I was wondering how the results stack up.
This is bituminous coal and not the A1 grade at that but it makes heat which has been more for hot water this year than actually heating!
Weird season so far here. 75 degrees Friday and 26 degrees Saturday night!
I came across a small load of stoker coal that was reasonable and have been mixing it with the wood and getting much longer burn time than the wood alone. My wood this year has apparently accumulated more moisture than I'd like, at times I don't think it wants to burn at all
I searched things and saw where several members here have burned coal in the past so I was wondering how the results stack up.
This is bituminous coal and not the A1 grade at that but it makes heat which has been more for hot water this year than actually heating!
Weird season so far here. 75 degrees Friday and 26 degrees Saturday night!
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Aternative to Liquid Armour Water Treatment
« on: March 19, 2016, 10:49:27 PM »
So the general consensus is to stay with the Liquid Armour treatment?
Might be the best bet if ever a warranty claim was needed.
Might be the best bet if ever a warranty claim was needed.
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Hawken Energy, support only / Aternative to Liquid Armour Water Treatment
« on: March 05, 2016, 02:29:46 PM »
Can anyone recommend a water treatment that has the same protection and performance as the Liquid Armour that Hawken markets that is less expensive? I want to make certain my system is protected but if I can do so more cost effectively it would be great!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Weather
« on: March 03, 2016, 11:20:36 PM »
Winter Weather Advisory here currently with temps in the 20° range but by the end of the coming week forecast highs are 70°!
Talk about Mood Swings Maybe it will dry up some so I can replenish my wood supply!
Talk about Mood Swings
Maybe it will dry up some so I can replenish my wood supply!