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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / How many on here running 150-160 or 150-165 on their stoves?

« on: October 10, 2013, 05:59:35 PM »

Just figured I would ask.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / The favorite part you love about your stove?

« on: September 19, 2013, 06:49:00 PM »

My favorite part is the chimney bypass handle. What a great design that I would never buy a stove without.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / How much Insulation pump is located???

« on: May 05, 2013, 07:51:53 PM »

Just wondering how much insulation is good enough in the cabinet on a stove where the pump is located? I insulated my lines and sealed some air gaps on the steel siding of the stove but wondering if this is a bad idea not letting the circ pump breath.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Door Drip @ 10 Diff not at 15 or 20?

« on: April 28, 2013, 06:37:38 AM »

Been playing with differential settings and noticed I get door drip at 10 degree diff and not nearly as much at 15 or 20. What's going on here? Burning pretty good seasoned oak and cottonwood.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Using a Skuttle while running OWB???

« on: April 21, 2013, 08:21:10 AM »

Not sure if anyone knows what a skuttle is but its simply a 4 or 6 in damper that is mounted on the return plenum of a homes furnace to provide fresh makeup air throughout the house drawing fresh air from the outside. I know mine probably causes me to use more wood since when my blower on the furnace turns on I am mixing indoor 70 degree air with frigid outside air which probably takes quite a bit of heat off my plenum exchanger. Just wondering how many leave their makeup air duct hooked up while using the OWB?

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Can wet/saturated soil rob some heat from my underground pex?

« on: April 20, 2013, 07:44:46 AM »

I noticed on my temp gauge in the basement that it is 5 degrees less than the stove gauge after we have a extremely heavy rain. Before the rain I wasn't loosing any heat on the pex. All I can think is the saturated soil may be taking some heat from the lines. I used eze double walled tiled triple wrapped pex and the stove is 65ft from the house.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Is shaver furnaces snake oil?

« on: April 12, 2013, 07:09:40 PM »

Was bored today so I figured I would call shaver and find out about these thick steel fireboxes etc. I found out they have the thickest firebox around and when I asked what temp the average owner operates o was told 150-160. After hearing this I asked how do you stop water corrosion running so cool? I was told the $350 rust buster treatment per 5 gallon takes care of this issue. I hung the phone up somewhat stumped actually and hung the phone up because I had to go into a store. I was told I would be contacted and I was called 2 times in a row after I decide not to answer the phone anymore. So I ask myself and others are these stoves all snake oil or can they be ran at 150-160 without any future issues? Thanks

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Is the low return temps, lower stove temps, condensation in the firebox for real

« on: March 21, 2013, 07:08:05 AM »

Really starting to wonder if this rusting out if lower temps are used is true or a bunch of BS. How in the world does a firebox rust if proper boiler treatment levels are used in the water jacket? Im sure lots of people run less than 180 HI and have had a stove for 20 plus years. My stove manufacture manual told me to run 165 with a 15 degree diff and now they just sent out a notice advising 180 with a 15 to 20 diff. I am just very skeptic about the whole rusting out thing at lower temps. If a owner burned straight greenwood at 140 Hi and didn't use any boiler treatment nor does he change his water I could see it but for the guy using proper treatment and using decent wood staying at 160 or 170 HI I just don't see it happening. Thxs

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / who was it that uses 3 gallons of white vinegar in their stove?

« on: March 07, 2013, 06:04:32 PM »

I can't remember who it was on here but I remember they said they used 3 gallons of white vinegar with their fill water and boiler treatment.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / would this work?

« on: March 02, 2013, 08:45:41 AM »

Not that I need to do this but I am wondering since my flapper and fan are setup to where I could unhook the power to the fan but still let air flow through the housing similar to a natural draft. My solenoid drops a metal plate on top of where my fan draws air. I attached a pic of what it looks like. My question is if I have my chimney coming out the top of my stove will I get more air flow unhooking the fan versus keeping the fan hooked up? I would think I will get more airflow unhooking the fan because the fan can't spin as fast as a natural air draft with no restriction.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Broeder 3 Speed Circulating Pump

« on: February 28, 2013, 05:24:31 PM »

http://eastlakealternativeenergy.com/water-pumps-for-wood-boilers/

Am I the only badass that has one of these bad boys or what? Don't be afraid to say " Yah, I have one".

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / stove temps and longevity

« on: February 23, 2013, 02:57:19 PM »

Curious how many on this site keep their water treated but run a lower setting than 180 degrees?  Really trying to figure if these lower temp settings can shorten the life of a stove or if this is all BS. This is for those with nongassers-

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Why CB factory sets at 175-185

« on: February 15, 2013, 05:02:00 PM »

Tech said this:

1. Firebox stays dry and clean including chimney.
2. Very little oxygen present in the water.
3. Eliminates bacteria growth in the water.
4. Overall most efficient.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Low,Med or High pump setting?

« on: January 25, 2013, 11:21:50 AM »

Is it possible to use less wood with a pump on high versus being on med or low? Where do most on this site keep your pumps set at? Figured I would toss this question out and see where everyone stands on these speed settings for efficiency etc. Thanks

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / OWB Without A Insulated Front Loading Door???

« on: December 17, 2012, 03:28:36 PM »

Why do some not come with some sort of insulated door? And why the heck wouldn't they insulate a loading door? Can't believe it