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Central Boiler / central boiler cl5036 for sale

« on: August 18, 2011, 12:09:37 PM »

Well I haven't took the plunge yet for an owb and there is a cb 5036 near me for sale. They want 4600 for it with stainless chimney and two pumps included, no other extras. Its 2.5 years old. They have used it 2 seasons. I think I could get it relocated for about 500.00 then add 1000.00 for underground piple and HX, maybe more. Not sure its a great deal but it aint too old. So 6k for a 2.5 year old system....sounds too high to me..but what yal think?

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Can someone that posts BS be deleted!

« on: April 15, 2011, 06:13:28 AM »

Sorta new to the site but just can't stand spammers and wondering can they be done away with. This may already be in progress but just can't stand posts that don't involve something to do with the site name.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Wood Boiler...too much work? regrets?

« on: April 04, 2011, 08:35:01 AM »

Anyone put in a wood boiler and regret doing it? Just too much work on your pretty days that you could be doing other things you would rather do. Only splitting wood and doing it just to pay the thing off and then burn bought wood? anyone!

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Shaver Furnace / Earth owb not a shaver but almost exactly like it ...anyone look at one?

« on: March 29, 2011, 06:23:14 AM »

I know this is not a shaver but so close its gotta be a design copy. My question is ...Has anyone got one..like it or not?
or Has anyone looked at one and been thinking bout buying one. I just wonder if they improved it by putting a fan mod on it and a better temp gauge.....no site glass or anything for water just fill it once a day until it pees out the side.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Newbie...be gentle ...looking at my first wood burning boiler

« on: March 23, 2011, 08:59:40 AM »

    Hi all, love the info this site has. Let me start off by giving a few details of my situation. I have a 2370 sf home with 9 to 10 foot high ceilings (17 foot in the LR). I also have two fire places that I considered putting wood stoves in but really don't think I would like the mess indoors. One is in the unfinished basement, middle of the house basically but understand that not alot of heat would make it to the upstairs via the stairwell so I have been looking at every wood boiler and review known to man.
    Let me also say I first looked at a Shaver owb. Looks like good design to me...thick as heck and all but too many negative comments and reviews so I looked at others. I love the Portage and Main build (looks like very good craftsmanship) and design but a little pricey. I now have sorta settled on going with either a Woodmaster or Heatmaster. Here are the questions....
1) I know they make gassifiers now (higher cost up front) but I really don't think I will burn the best dry would consistantly, probably lots of pine and mix of hardwoods that may not be optimally dry. Shoud I still consider gassifiers?
2) I still love the Portage and Main design. Anyone own one that can honestly say they think they would burn 1/2 the wood?
3) I have even looked at Garn. Wow....looks awesome and could put it in basement I guess but very pricey? right?
4) I see in every forum..Dealer...Dealer... Dealer...Any suggestions on best for central NC?
5) I have seen the heatmaster in person and right now its my favorite...considering all the aspects (design, cost, etc) any comments?