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Portage & Main / Re: Optimizer 250 / Gassing / Tenting Over Nozzle
« on: January 15, 2018, 03:06:07 PM »
Thats a great explanation
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Portage & Main / Re: Optimizer 250 / Gassing / Tenting Over Nozzle
« on: January 14, 2018, 04:16:54 PM »
Also try adjusting the amount of wood you load to match the demand for the day. Before my 250 I had an indoor gasser with storage that I would batch burn to charge the storage tank, It gave me a good idea of how much wood I need heat my house for the day.
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Portage & Main / Re: Optimizer 250 / Gassing / Tenting Over Nozzle
« on: January 14, 2018, 12:40:58 PM »
It depends on the temp, if its real cold I use just big splits, but warmer days I put on 1-2 larger splits the the rest are smaller. I try not to have much of a coal bed.I think it acts as an insulator and keeps the refractory floor cooler than it could be. I try to clean my boiler every week and I take out about 1 small scrub bucket of ashes out of the fire box. Sounds a little silly but it works for me
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Portage & Main / Re: Optimizer 250 / Gassing / Tenting Over Nozzle
« on: January 14, 2018, 03:22:41 AM »
I will split a 8-10 inch log in half. Im sure his wood is wet but i have already ran out of wood and cut standing dead red oak and used it right away. Its not the best but it works.
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Portage & Main / Re: Optimizer 250 / Gassing / Tenting Over Nozzle
« on: January 13, 2018, 05:14:34 PM »
Im on my 8th year with a 250. I would try not keeping as much of a coal bed. I put my biggest wood directly over the nozzle and then stack around and above that. I really think too much of a coal bed is your problem. Hope this helps.
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Portage & Main / Its that time
« on: November 19, 2016, 12:24:05 PM »
It has been warm here in PA. I usually start my boiler about the first week of October, but Im finaly starting it this weekend.
For the first few years I had the boiler I ran it all year for domestic hot water but that got old fast,Anyway it sure is nice seeing just a shimmer of heat and no smoke from the chimney. Any opinions on P&M new gasser?
For the first few years I had the boiler I ran it all year for domestic hot water but that got old fast,Anyway it sure is nice seeing just a shimmer of heat and no smoke from the chimney. Any opinions on P&M new gasser?
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Portage & Main / Re: Moisture problem in a 250
« on: January 10, 2016, 03:57:47 AM »
Wow coolidge, I wish my air box was that dry!
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Portage & Main / Re: Need new blower
« on: October 19, 2015, 02:52:15 AM »
I have one in pa. also
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Portage & Main / Re: Nozzle update
« on: March 14, 2015, 02:54:58 AM »
Im glad to hear your happy with the new nozzle
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Portage & Main / Re: Broken Nozzle
« on: February 19, 2015, 02:20:10 AM »
Im glad to hear its working well.
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Portage & Main / Re: Broken Nozzle
« on: February 12, 2015, 02:24:59 AM »
I havent made any changes to mine. Runs fine
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Portage & Main / Re: Loading the Optimizer 250 for best burn.
« on: February 11, 2015, 01:35:40 AM »
I load twice a day if I put the right amount of wood in there is not much left except some coals. I put the largest piece of wood directly over the nozzle and pile the rest on top .
I take some ashes out every week or two being careful not to hit the nozzle.
I take some ashes out every week or two being careful not to hit the nozzle.
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Portage & Main / Re: Broken Nozzle
« on: February 10, 2015, 05:02:22 AM »
I will ship your nozzle today. I will pm your tracking number