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HeatMaster / Re: I have a MF-5000, how do I oil the fan?

« on: March 03, 2015, 08:16:38 AM »

what type of oil are you using?

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / tax credit on biomass?

« on: February 17, 2015, 08:51:14 AM »

I noticed that there is a $300 tax credit this year for biomass energy that meets the 75% effiecient.  I have a heatmaster MF5000.  does anyone know if that qualifies for this tax credit?  just added it this last year.  Does the gassers qualify?

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HeatMaster / fast burn times

« on: February 04, 2015, 06:30:57 AM »

do you all notice that after you empty the ash pan that the next few days your burn times decrease?  I have noticed that I burn much more wood for 3-4 days after I empty the pan, but get much better burn times with a pan that is 1/2 to full with ash.  Is this normal or am I simply burning softer wood? 

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Plumbing / Re: other than Logstor, what are the next choices?

« on: January 14, 2015, 11:59:07 AM »

I'm not an expert, but I took 5 wrap badger 6 inch pipe and snaked it through traditional 6 inch drain tile.  the 5 wrap is actually 5 3/4 diameter so it fit tight into true 6 inch drain tile.  Thus I have 5 wrap inside 2 drain tiles.  The idea of a rock cutting the badger tile freaked me out so I wanted extra protection.  Works awesome and was cheap to add the extra covering of tile.  My 2 cents.

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HeatMaster / Re: Front door leak

« on: December 12, 2014, 11:39:41 AM »

when you empty the ash pan every 2 weeks is the pan initially overflowing with ash?  I have waited that long to empty and the tray is usually totally full and overflows when pulling it out. Had to shove back in to pick up extra ash.  Does an ash pan completely full hurt the air flow from the fan?  Who emptys only when pan is full or do they expect overflow?

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HeatMaster / Re: Front door leak

« on: December 03, 2014, 11:36:51 AM »

the stove is not "bubble level".  I mean that when water overflows out the top it will always roll down the left side.  I assume that the stove is pitched fwd ever so slightly, but to say it is uneven enough to cause this issue is unrealistic.  with that thought though wouldn't I want it slightly off level to ALLOW the water to drain out the front if it was being produced.  I don't want any water in the fire box.  at least dripping out is getting it OUT.  right?

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HeatMaster / Re: Front door leak

« on: December 02, 2014, 09:51:39 AM »

homerglide,
that makes sense.  I was using better wood in the past two weeks when it was much colder and the drip decreased but did not stop.  less then a cup a day.  got warmer this past week and I'm back into some bad wood and the drip has increased greatly.  So, lesson is thus................1. colder temps will burn more wood and decrease drip.  2. seasoned wood will decrease drip  3. some kind of drip is expected unless conditions and wood are perfect.  Like everyone on this forum has said again and again "there is a learning curve" with the OWB. 
positive note.........i'm almost through with the junky old wood and have 10 cord of seasoned oak waiting.  just could not bring myself to throw out wood no matter its condition.

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HeatMaster / Re: Front door leak

« on: November 18, 2014, 12:59:50 PM »

countryboyJohn,
I really don't care if there is a drip or if I have dirty concrete.  I  just wanted to make sure that this is normal and I"m not letting something go that could have any negative effect on the longevity of the stove.  I appreciate all the information and education.  as long as I know it is working properly then I'm happy.  the stove is a monster and it is making the wife happy.  at the end of the day isn't that all that matters  

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HeatMaster / Re: Front door leak

« on: November 18, 2014, 10:31:55 AM »

switched to seasoned wood the past 4 days.  drip has decreased some, but still more then I thought I would have (down to 1/2 gallon a day).  has been teens at night and 20-30's in the days.  had an ice dagger hanging off my ash pan handle last night that was 10-12 inches long.  dripped from the door down on the ash handle and froze.  going to move the wood to the front of the stove and seeing if that makes a difference.  I have been putting wood to the back.  where do you all burn your wood (front or back?).

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Black creosote Water All Over The Place

« on: November 14, 2014, 12:25:01 PM »

I don't want to hijack this thread, but I have had the same issue.  had the dealer adjust the door and I have continued to have water drip.  I emptied the ash pan last night and there was a considerable (a cup or so) of water that came out when I pulled the ash pan out.  ashes where damp and clumped.  I'm running 185 with 12 degree swing.  It is in the high teens at night and 30's during the day so the furnace is running hot enough I thought it would stop.  I have a buddy that has the same model in the same town as me and has no issues.  Love the heat and wood consumption.............hate the black oil i'm catching in a bucket in front.

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HeatMaster / Re: Front door leak

« on: November 05, 2014, 09:06:01 AM »

thanks guys.  I have been running 175 with a 5 degree swing.  I will increase to 185 and open the swing to 10-15.  from what I understand that may help burn off the creosote.  I have noticed a lot at the door (black goo).  if I tighten that door would I expect the drip to stop within a 12 hour burn, or do you expect it will take another day or so to show improvement?

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HeatMaster / Re: Front door leak

« on: November 05, 2014, 06:24:43 AM »

Can you give me a quick tutorial on how to tighten the door?  If that is the problem then is the drip condensation?  The boiler seems to be running fine.  not overheating and doing a great job of heating the house.