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Central Boiler / Re: Learned something new - E-Classic 1400

« on: February 12, 2015, 07:10:32 PM »

Thanks for the advice!  I'll br sure to check my 1450!

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Regulations / Re: Final EPA ruling

« on: February 09, 2015, 11:30:39 AM »

Burning wood will be allowed when they find a way to tax it.

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Plumbing / Re: what else did u put in your "boiler line trench"

« on: November 16, 2014, 08:58:53 PM »

Thermopex, 2 power wires and fresh water pipe for a hose bib.

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Plumbing / Re: Pump Compatibility

« on: November 03, 2014, 07:07:59 PM »

There is a ball valve that I could partially close. I agree that would be a good place to start.  What is a good temperature to have at the baseboards.?

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Plumbing / Pump Compatibility

« on: November 03, 2014, 01:30:43 PM »

I have a question regarding my pump set up.  Outside I have a Taco 007 feeding the inside.  It goes through a 50 plate exchanger.  Inside system is pretty ancient.  It's dual pumps (upstairs and downstairs) on suction side.  The pumps inside are B&G 189134 pumps 1/12 hp.  A plumber friend says the inside pumps are moving water too fast. My downstairs has issues keeping up when very cold out (I know this is due mostly to lack of slant/fins in the kitchen and lack of insulation).  Upstairs always toasty.  Should I replace the B&G pumps with something smaller?  Return temps to boiler are around 160 I think.

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Equipment / Re: I'm I just a dinosaur?

« on: March 23, 2014, 07:04:20 AM »

I have an 028 and a little 011....I love them better than any new ms I've used.  Maybe it is a comfort thing.

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Equipment / Re: Gasoline preference?

« on: February 19, 2014, 08:35:13 AM »

When I take the time to go get it I like AV gas in my saws and generator, seems to last a long time without going stale.   
I have a small Echo saw that runs fine on av, but will not idle.  Can't figure out why. when I switch back it idles fine.

That's why I like the avgas.... Just a little mixed in seems to keep pump gas a long time.  Never have bad gas issues......gasoline that is

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Equipment / Re: Gasoline preference?

« on: February 19, 2014, 06:17:07 AM »

Since Stihl says to run 89 in their equipment, I simply use only that in everything.  And my oil is the Stihl 6 pack in the black bottles.  Have not had any issues. Ethanol free gas is not easy to be found in the Baltimore area.   Every so often some 100LL Avgas finds it's way into my stuff as well.  At least in the lawnmowers and Farmalls!

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Central Boiler / Re: E1400 setting

« on: February 08, 2014, 07:53:14 AM »

190  with 8. diff.  50 second pulse every 10 minutes.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: average wood usage ?

« on: January 01, 2014, 07:54:44 AM »

First year with CB E-1450.  Average about a face cord a week. Very poorly insulated old house with bad windows, also DHW with a sidearm.  Keeps everything about 70..... Except for uninsulated kitchen when below 20.