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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Opinions on insulating exposed pex in a basement?

« on: January 01, 2014, 08:15:39 PM »

I did not insulate anywhere where I was going to heat anyway.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: creosote logs, ash be gone stuff you see.

« on: January 01, 2014, 08:14:32 PM »

Main ingredient in the powder creosote remover is TSP. Tri Sodium Phosphate. Used to be very common household cleaner. Painters use it. Getting harder to come by because of regs. Most now are substitutes. TSP is cheap too. And works well............at least for my chimney in the house. Wouldn't bother in outdoor boiler.

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Heatsource1 / Re: Earth Energy 190

« on: January 01, 2014, 08:06:57 PM »

Hondaracer< yes, he has. We have conversed via phone many times, as we are but a few of the owners of these gassers by this company and put them into service at about the same time. Seems one stove has always been kinda finicky for some odd reason. I am no expert, but I just advise on what has worked for me. I used to keep really close tabs on it in the beginning, but as long as I am warm, and shop is warm, not so much. I run into problems when I have my young son tend the fire. He just chucks wood in and shuts door. No observation on his part as to what sort of coal bed/temp., whether or not coals are glowing/ or more like charcoal, etc.. I surmise that he may have the same issue with his dad's stove. My son on occasion, has thrown 2 big rounds in thinking that was a good thing as that wood burn much longer....well he was correct, except for the fact that very little heat is gained(actually lost temp.)( again, my observation, with my wood supply/which is mix of this years cut and 1-2 year seasoned.). So, I have used the small/large/dry/ green mix ever since. Works great for me.

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Heatsource1 / Re: Earth Energy 190

« on: December 31, 2013, 07:32:02 PM »

These units have to be at at least 130deg. before even thinking about switching to downdraft mode. I run mine at no less than 170 deg,on the control and have a nice white/bluish flame / should remind you of an afterburner on a jet. water valve adjustment at top rear of unit seems to affect this as well. You need a good hot coal bed to have the secondary burn taking place effectively/ otherwise it'll just blow ash and smoke in the tunnels.I am running draft damper at approximately 2 1/2 setting. I would definately mix up your sizes of would and make sure they nest together well(no big gaps). Shawbran, make sure and give me a call if what we discussed on the phone happens to work. My unit is performing well and I am not choosy on wood. Burning a mix of green and dry....beggars can't be choosy. I have also found that if you just add this to chores and throw in wood before work after work and before bed... it uses less and stays hot. smaller loads and hotter fires.

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Heatsource1 / Re: No leaks

« on: November 05, 2013, 06:23:50 PM »

I still have mine. Got it ready last weekend. No leaks here. Not yet.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: OWB Tools?!?!

« on: November 05, 2013, 06:15:11 PM »

Now Slim jim........................why would you want to put out a nice warm fire? 

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Heatsource1 / Re: After bankruptcy

« on: December 18, 2012, 07:39:05 PM »

No problems here. My controller is a little funky.....kinda acts like the key pad is a little off. I use a pen if I need to reset. All the components are available elsewhere. My particular unit is the earth energy 190, so no bladder. If you google your part in question you should come up with some other sources. What are you suspect of?

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Heatsource1 / Re: After bankruptcy

« on: December 16, 2012, 07:51:25 PM »

New owner in Kansas I guess. They sent out a letter  awhile back stating parts would be available through them. Just google heatsource 1 and note the address change. My understanding is that the two are pretty much identical, Heatsource and heatmor. Anyway, if you are willing to search, pretty much all the component parts are "sourced" from outside vendors so you should be able to find what you need elsewhere also.

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Heatsource1 / Re: Heatsource brand bought

« on: August 18, 2012, 08:05:22 PM »

My point was that they appear to be more interested in generating $$$ from the testing than anything else. They claim to have all the plans for all units, but the only units they wish to produce are the regular non-compliant units. Truth be told, they probable bought the mailing list and that's it. Besides, I  get my water tested for free at work.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Size of Wood and burn time?

« on: August 03, 2012, 08:38:27 AM »

Splits burn better, but I usually throw a big round in on top of splits to make sure fire keeps going when I am working long hours and can't get home.

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Heatsource1 / Heatsource brand bought

« on: July 28, 2012, 08:32:48 AM »

Got a card in the mail from CVR Manufacturing , Inc. that says they bought heatsource 1 name  and designs. Basically looks like they want to test your water for $25 a pop. Trouble is, warranty from before is still null and void. I can test my own water for that. any way, they don't appear to be selling the Energy series. I am pretty we can all find parts elsewhere for less. They are located in Galesburg, Kansas now.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: EPA sets tighter standards for soot pollution

« on: July 14, 2012, 11:51:51 AM »

Obama needs to appease his special interest groups who paid for his election.  As an independent voter, I don't care who's in office, just stay the heck out of my house and off my property with more senseless rules!  End of rant.  Roger

Amen! You my friend are a TRUE American.

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General Discussion / Re: Shaver fudged tests?

« on: February 21, 2012, 06:09:58 PM »

Shaver will be no more, if new rules go fully in effect.

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Shaver Furnace / Re: Failed tests?

« on: February 21, 2012, 06:05:44 PM »

Thanks Tinner, for getting a hyperlink on here that worked.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Moth Balls as a wood stove pipe cleaner?

« on: February 21, 2012, 06:01:44 PM »

TSP ( tri-sodium phosphate) works well. It is the active ingredient in commercial creosote removers. Paint stores carry it.