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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Boiler Purchase or Repair

« on: November 30, 2012, 09:35:57 AM »

Hello to all. A few questions.

I have a home made sand box w/copper coils on an old home built wood burner (40+ years old) with a 6" flue through the garage roof. The stove is not airtight and constructed of sheet steel. The cast iron door frame has warped (was under the impression that it could not happen) and that has created an overdraw.

First question, anyone ever deal with such a situation and how to go about a repair.

Second question, I am wondering what tends to be the best time of year to purchase a new boiler, from a cost savings point of view that is. Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter. I see a small gassifier on sale now for under 4,000 (indoor model). I could go either indoor (easy) or outdoor (with a little more work and supplies).

Third question, if a boiler has a larger flue connection, is it ok to reduce to meet an existing chimney pipe?

Thank you in advance for any input you may have.