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Plumbing / help with my setup
« on: October 15, 2014, 09:10:11 PM »
This is a rough sketch of how I want to route my plumbing, now I need everyones help on valves, Wye strainers pumps and placement stuff like that thanks guys!
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Portage & Main / electrical
« on: October 03, 2014, 11:47:50 AM »
Heading to get supplies what size wire and what size circuit breaker do I need to get? 12/2 and 15amp? Thanks for the help!
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Plumbing / House penetration
« on: September 30, 2014, 07:02:41 PM »
How did you all route your pipes into your houses? Also what type of pipe did you use?
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Portage & Main / Bl 2840 has arrived!
« on: September 27, 2014, 08:18:17 PM »
New 2840 is in my yard, just picked it up today! Big thanks to Mike hoheisel- Owner of Alternative Energy Systems, great dealer to work with.
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Site Suggestions / Coal Price
« on: September 15, 2014, 09:30:29 PM »
Just was informed from a buddy who also has a wood boiler that he and I and anyone in my area can get coal for $12 per ton!
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Fire Wood / 2013-2014 wood burned
« on: September 14, 2014, 01:32:03 PM »
I know we talk about it here and there but let's start this thread about 2013-2014 heating season and how much wood you burned. Include location, the make and model of your boiler, how much area you are heating and possibly the type of wood.
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Plumbing / Best connections
« on: September 11, 2014, 09:57:39 PM »
What are the best connections for pex crimp, sleeve, band or......? Also what do you boys recommend, copper pipe or pex for all the in house connections thanks.
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Portage & Main / Freedom
« on: September 10, 2014, 11:04:33 PM »
Freedom from the propane company that is! Put money down on my Bl 28-40, and it sure is a great feeling.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Heating season is approaching!
« on: August 31, 2014, 09:03:26 AM »
Is everyone ready and did everyone have a good summer?
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Portage & Main / P&M website
« on: August 29, 2014, 10:37:36 PM »
Is anyone else having problems getting on they're website?
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General Discussion / Storms
« on: April 28, 2014, 07:51:54 PM »
Stay safe tonight everyone watch the weather!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Corrosion Protection
« on: April 27, 2014, 01:21:47 PM »
Ok so here is some testing I did on 3 different corrosion inhibitors. This was completely unbiased I gave them all the same test to the elements water, snow and to speed up the process sprayed them with salt water throughout the day.
1-Transmission fluid
2-Amsoil MP-HD metal protector
3-Fluid Film
I did transmission fluid because I know that's what most people use, I had two cans of the Amsoil product and bought 2 cans of Fluid film because I heard about people using it on snow plows to keep them looking new for many seasons.
Amsoil is right around $8 a can, Fluid Film was 12-13 a can and can also be purchased in a gallon can, 5 gallon and I believe 55 gallon drum and can be sprayed through a gun.
Amsoil goes on and leave an orange wax type of residue but completely dries after time.
The Fluid film is different it goes on clear has no solvents in it and never dries. It is lanolin based and is supposed to leech into every pit crack or hard to get to area. Next I will post pics before and after.
1-Transmission fluid
2-Amsoil MP-HD metal protector
3-Fluid Film
I did transmission fluid because I know that's what most people use, I had two cans of the Amsoil product and bought 2 cans of Fluid film because I heard about people using it on snow plows to keep them looking new for many seasons.
Amsoil is right around $8 a can, Fluid Film was 12-13 a can and can also be purchased in a gallon can, 5 gallon and I believe 55 gallon drum and can be sprayed through a gun.
Amsoil goes on and leave an orange wax type of residue but completely dries after time.
The Fluid film is different it goes on clear has no solvents in it and never dries. It is lanolin based and is supposed to leech into every pit crack or hard to get to area. Next I will post pics before and after.
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General Discussion / Mastercraft Doors Junk
« on: April 27, 2014, 08:36:11 AM »
Stay away from mastercraft doors, they are absolute junk. Spent big money on French doors and they leak water though the mouldings around the glass and through the seal on the sill plate. Can't even install my hardwood floor until I get this problem fixed!
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Electronics / Grundfos Alpha and Alpha 2
« on: April 18, 2014, 08:08:39 AM »
How many of you out there are using these its what I'm wanting to go with but how different is the original Alpha vs. Alpha 2