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is 185 the magic set point

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my burner runs between 150 and 160

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Total Members Voted: 25

[scarface77]

My burner runs at 150 then blower fan kicks on and at 160 it shuts off, what I've been reading most people have there set point at 185. Is this the magic set point and will it make the burner run more efficient.

[yotehunter66]

I have mine set at 180 on and 165 off. Seems to less creosote but I burn a little more wood. My furnace blower does not run as long to heat up my house. Saves me on the electricity end of it.

[victor6deep]

I tried 160-170 but others say to stay at 170-180 to save the life of the steel.my opinion is run 170-180 but strip your stove down and pack it full of r19 insulation. Its just like a house, make it better inulated and save heat. I can't believe how my stove don't run near as much since I insulated it fully.

[johnybcold]

My cb1400 is set at 188 with a 7 degree drop before going on

[kybaseball]

I keep ours at 180. I have tried different settings and really doesnt seem to make a difference in wood usage. I have noticed that the 180 with a 15 degree difference makes smoke not near as bad.

[victor6deep]

150-160 for me from here on out. 170-180 uses lots more wood.

[slimjim]

All depends on what you are running for a boiler, My Portage and Main 250 is always run at the shows at 190+ and has a stack temp of 270, as you can see we lose very little up the stack and the higher temps are definatly better for the boiler, if you are running a conventional boiler do what the manufacturer or dealer suggests, they know the product the best and are the ones that will have to deal with any warranty claims. Most of you guys are running the conventional boilers I know but if you want a real eye opener, check your stack temps at the breach of the boiler.

[Scott7m]

My firebox stays cleaner at the higher temps, 170-185 for a set point

If your firebox gets nasty enough at low temps it will burn the same amount of wood

From an investment stand point it makes no sense to try to save a tid bit of wood when your boiler is better off at a higher temp

For you guys burning at 150-160, if you don't know your delta t your playing a dangerous game, that has no benefit much, but if your at 150 if your delta t is more than 10 it's causing damage, and I bet no one has a delta t much under 20

[slimjim]

Wholeheartedly agreed Scott, how have you been, I just got back from demoing at the Fryburg Fair, 10 days of fair food and talking to lots of people, man am I ready for some time off from the shows, one more left next weekend in beautiful Sandwhich, NH. then it's install time.

[steve.b]

I thought I read somewhere if it's set too low your firebox will sweat and rust out. I could be wrong

[slimjim]

I would generally agree, some manufacturers however choose to limit the temps on their units, don't know why, it may be that they are concerned with inside firebox temps getting to high and cracking welds or something of the sort. I do not agree with them but then again I don't build or warranty their products, again you should follow the manufacturers suggestions.

[Scott7m]

I thought I read somewhere if it's set too low your firebox will sweat and rust out. I could be wrong

Yes they will

There is a nc here at my buddies place, an NBC 175 that rusted out due to some low return temps

[Speed]

Winter temp - 165-180. Summer - 155-170.

[Trint]

when its still half way warm 170 to help reduce boiling, 185 when it gets cold, I have baseboards and need high temps to get hear, even tried 190 when it real cold last winter.

[steve.b]

I thought I read somewhere if it's set too low your firebox will sweat and rust out. I could be wrong

Yes they will

There is a nc here at my buddies place, an NBC 175 that rusted out due to some low return temps

    Do You know what the temp was set at?