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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Northland brand

« on: March 15, 2015, 06:05:03 AM »

 Yes they are in Keewatin MN so that's a very encouraging report.
Thanks

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Northland brand

« on: March 14, 2015, 03:28:16 PM »

 In doing more research I came across this brand online and there seems to be some of the good points according to what I read here such as a round fire box, 1/4" steel, chimney exiting the back of the stove.
 An interesting feature that I've not read comment on are the 2" water drain on front and back, would this be useful?
 A search here shows only 6 past threads on this site with few having any experience either in use or just coming across them.

 So is there anyone with experience with the Northland and otherwise what do you think of their potential?

Thanks

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Plumbing / Re: hydronic air radiators opinions?

« on: March 14, 2015, 03:04:20 PM »

 I'm not certain on my BTU need for a 1200 ft' as of yet uninsulated basement and it's hard to determine the output of these units as the specifications are based on 200 degree water and high flow.

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Mahoning / Re: Mahoning vs the field

« on: March 14, 2015, 02:58:37 PM »

GCT,
Thanks for the great summary, effeciency is the only knock on them I'm hearing so far.
I may call them about that SKYE furnace to get some details. Dealers around here have only handled the legacy unit.

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Plumbing / Re: hydronic air radiators opinions?

« on: March 08, 2015, 03:36:09 PM »

The looks of the system is not a top concern this space will only be partially finished and I'm still debating insulation so I'm not sure on my btu needs. I've come across some belt driven squirrel cages so I'm thinking about making homemade modines as well.

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Plumbing / hydronic air radiators opinions?

« on: March 05, 2015, 02:01:46 PM »

 Doing research to heat my basement which has no HVAC duct if (likely when) I go this heating route. I was looking at hydronic baseboard and modine type along with old style radiators when I came onto these:
http://www.airthermhvac.com/products/cabinet-unit-heaters/
 What do you guys in the know think?

Thank You

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Mahoning / Re: Mahoning vs the field

« on: March 03, 2015, 04:39:44 PM »

SlimJim,
 The company is website shows an actual facility so they don't seem like a back yard outfit and have been around since 1990.
I do worry about a company being around for sure, they do show their "Skye" furnace as being EPA compliant.
thanks for the reply

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Mahoning / Re: Mahoning vs the field

« on: March 01, 2015, 04:02:13 PM »

 I guess I don't get it, is Mahoning just a local brand
They seem to have the popular features; forced draft, 1/4" plate for firebox and water jacket, shaker grates, pricing seems on par too ....
 

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Mahoning / Mahoning vs the field

« on: February 20, 2015, 05:04:00 PM »

 Hello,
I am looking for feedback from Mahoning users as far as reliability, years of use and what your heating with which model.
These seem to be the most popular in this part of WV maybe because their built in PA or maybe beacuse there original line burns coal but there is little buzz here or elsewhere on this brand.
 How does Mahoning stack up to the more popular models as to design and features?
Thanks