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Hawken Energy, support only / Winter Shut Down
« on: November 02, 2012, 08:30:07 AM »
I will be away from my furnace this entire winter. What should I do. Drain it, Put anti Freeze in it, Keep it circulating, Nothing. The temperature in the house will be maintained at about 50 degree with out gas furnace.
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Ideal Temp
« on: November 13, 2011, 11:05:44 AM »
Thanks guys, that helps. At the moment I am going with 160 for the moment, the wood is lasting a long time so I am happy. Didn't think about the air issue. Will bump to 180 when it gets colder.
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Hawken Energy, support only / Ideal Temp
« on: November 08, 2011, 08:31:08 AM »
What does the group think is the ideal temp to heat the water too? Is 180 degrees the most efficient number?
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Hawken Energy, support only / Season ON
« on: November 23, 2010, 11:35:51 AM »
This is the day we have been waiting for in Michigan. Temps are starting to drop. The Hawken now in year two is working very well. Last year the gas bill went from $4,000 to under $100. This year is our break even point, so looking forward to the future. Dave
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Hawken Energy, support only / Up and Running
« on: October 06, 2010, 09:36:02 PM »
Let the heating season begin, I am ready. Dave
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: new hawken
« on: March 09, 2010, 06:23:38 PM »
It has been a good worry free winter. I never got a 24 hour burn, but I saved a ton of money. Took me a while to figure it out, but it was a blessing in the end.
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Recommended Fill Line
« on: December 22, 2009, 08:14:26 PM »
Excellent information.
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Heating
« on: December 17, 2009, 12:55:53 PM »
I have resolved my issue. During the days when my damper was not opening, the upper chamber leading to the stack had plugged with wet creosote. It was a nasty job to manually clean that out, but now my until works great and I am very happy with it.
Dave
Dave
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Recommended Fill Line
« on: December 17, 2009, 12:53:30 PM »
I have learned that the recommended fill line for both size units is the top hinge of the door.
Dave
Dave
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Recommended Fill Line
« on: December 11, 2009, 07:34:56 PM »
So you suggest using less than a full load for better efficiency?
Dave
Dave
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Heating
« on: December 09, 2009, 06:17:29 PM »
Once again problem solved.
During the time that my damper was not opening, creosote built up in the chamber leading to the stack to such an extent that it was blocking the air flow. It was a wet gooey mess and was not much fun to clean out, but when finished the unit heated quickly, is doing just fine once again. Hopefully we are all set for the winter now.
Dave
During the time that my damper was not opening, creosote built up in the chamber leading to the stack to such an extent that it was blocking the air flow. It was a wet gooey mess and was not much fun to clean out, but when finished the unit heated quickly, is doing just fine once again. Hopefully we are all set for the winter now.
Dave
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Electronics / Auquastat
« on: December 08, 2009, 09:52:55 PM »
What does the Auquastat do for the unit other than regulate when a fan or damper is open or closed?
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Hawken Energy, support only / Heating Issues
« on: December 08, 2009, 09:49:03 PM »
OK, I'm back. I am still not getting my water temperature above 100 degrees and of course not it is an issue. I put in a new solenoid to control the damper that works in harmony with the blower. For 1 day the temperature went up to where it is suppose to be. The damper is working correctly now, but the problem has not been solved. I am actually getting water in the ash at the bottom of the inside of the unit even though the wood being used is more than a year into the drying process. If I go outside now and open the door there will be only thick black smoke and with the door open the fire soon ignites.
I don't have a clue as to what I can try to do next. Your suggestions will be appreciated. I am getting very close to asking them to take the unit back. I read where someone in our group here actually cut down on the amount of air going into the unit. That theory doesn't make sense to me.
Dave
I don't have a clue as to what I can try to do next. Your suggestions will be appreciated. I am getting very close to asking them to take the unit back. I read where someone in our group here actually cut down on the amount of air going into the unit. That theory doesn't make sense to me.
Dave
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Looking for low speed fan?
« on: December 07, 2009, 08:21:50 PM »
How do you know if your fan is blowing the correct amount of air into the box? I have read post that suggest lowering the amount of air allowed in and others that want to feed the until more air.
dave
dave
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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Heating
« on: November 30, 2009, 11:35:57 AM »
In my case the solenoid that operates the damper had gone bad. It turns out to be an easy fix.
Dave
Dave
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