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Heatmor / Downdraft gasser????????????

« on: January 09, 2017, 05:36:36 AM »

Heatmor Downdraft gasser? I have to imagine they are trying to come up with one....there original DCSS series was very popular and was a great traditional unit (one of the better IMO). I think they could use alot of their original trademark designs to come up with a nice downdraft gassser.....I guess we shall wait and see!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Who makes the best gasification model? Buy now....or what?

« on: December 19, 2016, 06:47:59 PM »

Got a 2015 Heatmor 400 DCSS, it does the trick heating 4500 sqft no problem. Very reliable and I have the ability to  burn all my rotten, punky, and odd shaped knots, burls and big pieces that are left over from processing good firewood that we sell year round.

But, my buddy just got a new G200 and my other good friend has a new PM 250. Both are awesome, their wood consumption is literally half of mine and are heating around the same square footage. Do I pull the trigger now and get one? Or do I wait for a possible even better design down the road? I definitely like the sound of less wood. I will eventually get one, that's not the question... it's When? And which model?

Who in your opinion makes the best gasification model to date???

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HeatMaster / Estimated price on a G200

« on: October 22, 2016, 06:56:38 PM »

Looks like we may be moving soon, closer to family. My current boiler will be staying with the house. It's a 1 year old Heatmor 400.

My heatmor was pre EPA ban, now with gassifiers being the only option, from what I've read and heard it looks like heatmaster will be the way to go.

This will be my first time running a gasification unit...so I'm excited and nervous at the same time!

Does anyone know the retail price on the G200???

Thanks

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Equipment / Skidsteer serial number

« on: March 25, 2016, 04:56:40 AM »

Hey guys I'm looking at a used skidsteer... Only has 911 hours on it....its a 1845c case. Serial number is JAFO263934, does anyone know what year it what be??

Thanks fellas!

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Heatmor / Mid Season Maintenance: added firebrick and new air baffle

« on: February 01, 2016, 05:34:21 AM »

we had warmer temps this past weekend here in MI, so i let the stove run dry and added firebrick to the bottom of the firebox and also put in a new baffle that i made up at the shop. I had 2 boxes of firebrick that were left over from another project so i figured why not use them: I placed six bricks the long ways on each side of the grates. I made sure they were nice and level with the grates. SO i used 12 bricks in total, which was exactly how many i had. I then packed sand around the outside and all spots that were a bit low. The other things i did was switch out the air baffle in the back for a custom made one that i fabricated at the shop out of some stainless i had laying around. the old baffle sat almost to the top of the firebox and blew air down onto the fire to push gasses back into the fire....it worked great in theory but i personally found it not to be that effective. If i didnt empty the ash pan every 2 days i got no fire to the back of the firebox So, i just made a shorter baffle that blows air onto the coal bed area. I used the same specs as the old baffle, just shortened the throat on it...so far it is working GREAT!!! i have only been using it for a few days...im waiting on next weeks cold weather to really put it to the test. If it doesnt work long term ill put the old one back in, its simple and easy to swap them out. I have attached a few pics.

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Plumbing / Slimline baseboard radiators

« on: January 19, 2016, 08:05:41 AM »

anyone have any experience with the Slimline baseboard radiators?? There is a guy near me selling 130ft for very cheap. I was looking to replace my existing baseboards this spring and thought this might be a good fit??? any insight would be appreciated, THANKS!!!!

LINK: http://www.aimradiantheating.com/

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Heatmor / Added new Honeywell Temp controller to 400

« on: January 16, 2016, 06:29:43 PM »

I installed a Honeywell T775 series 2000 controller this weekend....Much more accurate and has a lot of features I can mess with later if I choose too. Running 165-180. Stove is running great. All gauges and aquastat are getting the same readings...also took chimney cap off and found I'm getting a much better draft. Getting 12hrs on a 1/2 load in 20° temps heating 4000sqft.

Thanks!

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Electronics / Honeywell T775 Series 2000 controller

« on: January 16, 2016, 03:25:41 AM »

Hey guys,

I scored a Honeywell t775 series 2000 controller. I have attached a pic, this thing seems way over my head. We use then at work to control everything from machinery and humidity systems and also are chillers. I am hoping I may be able to use this on my boiler??? I am unfamiliar with this unit. Can anyone help me out at all? It seems very complicated as far as programming.

Thanks

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Electronics / Johnson A419 fried after 30 seconds

« on: January 07, 2016, 05:05:36 AM »

SO i hooked up the Johns A419 controller that came yesterday. I took my time being so careful making sure all the connections were right and secure. I go turn on the power, fans come on, aquastat instantly was reading 147 and started to climb...i hit the "menu" button and BOOOOOOOOOM. The thing blew up. I am getting a replacement sent back in the mail....if any of the PROS would be so kind as to take a look at the pictures i attached of the Wiring diagram for the boiler and the controller.
 

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Heatmor / VERY PLEASED with the Purchase of my 400 so far!!!

« on: January 06, 2016, 06:06:54 AM »

Just wanted to thank Heatmor for a solid working stove....despite having to change out the aquastat bc it didnt meet my temperature demands.....the unit is working flawless. The last week we have been down into single temps and this thing has been performing as i was told it would. It almost seems to perform better the colder it gets. 1000sqft Dog Kennel Facility with 10ft ceilings is kept at 72°, house at 72°, double stall garage at 65° and all the hot water my wife could as for. 12 hour burns are no problem. 8-12 splits morning and night and it is good to go. cleaning and general maintenance has been easy. Just wanted to share my experience with my new heatmor 400!!!!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / stack cleaning

« on: January 06, 2016, 05:52:02 AM »

how often do you guys inspect and clean your stacks? i have 6ft of 8inch SS triple wall on my heatmor. been running for 3 months and havent checked it out yet

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Plumbing / pex to copper question

« on: January 06, 2016, 03:58:01 AM »

i have standard 1 inch pex running from boiler to house. This Spring I want to clean up the inside plumbing as it runs from one side f my garage and under my house. would it be ok to go from 1 inch pex to 1 inch copper? I the ID on the two are different...or, should i just go down to 3/4 copper? i believe they are close to the same ID.
there is a sale on copper pipe at a store in my area.....i might just buy now while its cheap.
THANKS

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Electronics / HELP NEEDED with AQUASTAT WIRING

« on: January 05, 2016, 05:51:43 AM »

help needed: wiring for a johnson a419 and ranco the same? I previously was using a ranco until the temp sensor failed again and started giving me faulty readings...i have ordered a Johnson A419 which should be here by Wednesday. Is the wiring the same for both units???  i have left my ranco wired hoping that i can use it as a template for the johnson....im no electrician by any means and i dont want to try the thing....THANKS FOR HELPING!

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Electronics / 7/16 temp probes for Ranco or Johnson A19

« on: January 01, 2016, 09:14:51 AM »

Do they make 7/16 temp sensors for Ranco or Johnson A19 controllers?? I have a 7/16 well made for a Honeywell...... Thanks!

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Plumbing / Aquastat or boiler flow issues????????

« on: December 31, 2015, 07:35:39 AM »

So the past few days I noticed the boiler cycling more often than normal....SP is 175-185. I was in the yard and noticed it come on 10 min after shutting down...I said hmm that odd so I checked boiler gauge and it was at 182....I checked aquastat on back (ranco) and it was 174....then it instantly jumped to 183. Then shut off at 185 like it should.....I watched it for the past few days and noticed this happen again once or twice. Not consuming any more wood than normal...pumps are all working...house and building are up to temp as it should b....so this morning I notice my inside bbg temp is at 190( I knew the boiler temp was probably closer to 200 bc the BBQ temp on the pex has always read a bit lower...) So I run out to the boiler....boiler gauge is at 196..go to the back and aquastat is at 176....I crap fans down, go back to check aquastat again and its at 197 ....hmmmmmmmmmmmm what the hek? Could the probe be getting flase readings? Could the flow in the boiler be making a cold spot? I have dual pumps hooked up, one for shop and one for house. BG nrf-22 and BG NRF- 36  (on 2nd speed). They seem to be working fine...and like I said everything is getting heat....the aquastat just seems to be jumping around a bit.....ANU THOUGHTS?? Thanks guys