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[dakotaman]

I had one other question. I am wondering if I should have the draft opening on the fan motor fully open or partially closed. It is called an air flow adjust in the manual.

[slimjim]

Thats one of the reasons that i'm looking at the stack temp, if you are happy with it as is, great but with stack temps they will move up or down on a stove depending on the amount of air flow, I have watched the 250 move from 220 to 260 when it is clean just by adding more air, Coolidge be cautios with your modification with the air being cut back so far, have you been keeping an eye on the stack temp, you should be around 260 when clean.

[Muskoka98]

An other update on my BL28-40.
Plenum air temp when furnace fan is on 140F heating the house very easily.
Stack temp off cycle is around 200F, with the blower on cycle 615F.
We now have some -12 temps and the unit is working like a charm.  Feed her around 4-5pm and just add a couple of good sized pieces in the am.
Have turned off the breaker for my hot water heater 4 weeks ago and can not us all of the hot water that the sidearm produces.
As for mods: added small arm to the over center latch to ease opening an closing (can be done with one hand), micro switch on the door to turn on the LED lights.
 

[slimjim]

NICE, Thanks for the update, I just put the 34-44 into a test site last night myself, unreal recoup time, heating a 6000+ foot home that is 200+ years old, my opinion, nice conventional stove.

[Oakhillhounds]

How are you bl 28 40 people liking your boilers so far?

[slimjim]

So far all I'm hearing is good news, no word from EPA yet.

[Crow]

 Oakhill, I am really happy with the BL.

[tegz]

I am really happy with my BL34-44 too.

[Coyote556]

Does anyone know how many gallons of water the BL2840 holds?  I cannot find that information on their webpage. 

[Crow]

The 2840 holds 90 gallons (us), 3444 120 gallons and the new 3848 160 gallons. That's according to the brochure.

[Sloppy_Snood]

So far all I'm hearing is good news, no word from EPA yet.

What word are you waiting on from EPA?  Has Portage & Main submitted the Ultimizer for EPA Phase II qualification? Just trying to understand.

[slimjim]

  No it's not but here in Maine , I'm trying to convince them to allow manufacturers to use the state as a test site for uncertified boilers, very limited

[Brokenaxe]

Looking at the 2840 also, I live in Ontario the propane prices are pushing me to rethink burning wood ,I have lots of jackpine and some mixed hardwood ,my question is the bl2840 a good unit for burning jackpine also do I need to worry about sparks coming from smokestack

[jefito]

Brokenaxe,  also live in the mountains, now In a extreme drought. 4' stack not 1 spark. Even with Rocky Mountain cedar which is notorious for shooting off sparks and red hot embers. I understand your concern.

[Sloppy_Snood]

NICE, Thanks for the update, I just put the 34-44 into a test site last night myself, unreal recoup time, heating a 6000+ foot home that is 200+ years old, my opinion, nice conventional stove.

Hi slimjim.    What kind of burn time was that 6000+ sq. ft. home achieving with the BL 34-44? 
What wood species is being used for achieving the burn times? Curious. 
Thank you! -Slopster