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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models => Portage & Main => Topic started by: lp7734 on December 09, 2011, 05:07:21 PM

Title: coal in a ML30
Post by: lp7734 on December 09, 2011, 05:07:21 PM

well it going to get down to 18 put a 5 gl pail of coal in the Ml30 have the temp set at 165 and a diff at 3 deg. hoping it will stay lit all night. last time I tried it went out. Have the air damper on supply fan wide open, water circ pump on low speed (3 speed grundfos ups26-99), heat dhw, chimney is 21 feet so draw should be no prob.  :D If any of you all have any sugestions i would really welcome them.  Ido like burning coal been doing so in a add on furnance for 3 years. but really like the mess out side and heating the dhw now ! Saw a 75 kw reduction on the old electric bill !! oh by the way I would like to thank all of you ith info on this fourm is the best i have found it has help me in my install and running of my owb.

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: wiseass13 on December 11, 2011, 06:30:59 PM

In process of installing my ml30. Its shaker grate model. Manual shows air adjustment plate on blower. My unit doesnt have that plate. Did they not install them on the shaker units?? And if not should i get one since i plan on burning wood

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: lp7734 on January 08, 2012, 07:40:03 AM

They left Mine off too. So I called and they sent me one out.

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: dswogger on January 12, 2012, 07:53:12 AM

Hey guys how you like your ML30's?? I talked to Rory thinking about buying one ..

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: wiseass13 on January 12, 2012, 10:22:58 AM

I really like mine. Been up and running for about 3 weeks now. Doesnt seem to use much wood but really strange and mild winter so far. 2 of my friends also have them. They installed theres last year and have no complaints

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: dswogger on January 12, 2012, 11:58:17 AM

Im thinking p&m or a burnrite  price difference is a lot though. Just not sure which way to go both units look well built

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: wiseass13 on January 12, 2012, 12:04:42 PM

Almost bought wood doctor cause had dealer close. Glad i didnt after finding this forum. Like i said i really like mine. Good luck with ur decision

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: dswogger on January 14, 2012, 06:38:19 AM

What did u have wrapped up in it total??

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: wiseass13 on January 14, 2012, 07:26:08 AM

7700 for stove. Probably around 1500 for pex,  hx for duct, hx for dhw,circulators,  fittings, etc.. have manifold built out of one inch copper so that didnt help with price of copper.but its working really well

Title: Re: coal in a ML30
Post by: rick w on February 12, 2012, 08:01:21 PM

p&m much better wood burning machine rick