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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: Marktk on November 06, 2013, 11:24:01 AM

Title: Uses for the boilery
Post by: Marktk on November 06, 2013, 11:24:01 AM

Im new to the site. I recently installed my heatmaster mf5000. Love it.  Wondering ifanybody uses their boiler for drying clothes

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: CountryBoyJohn on November 06, 2013, 11:49:46 AM

I have heard of some companies that say you can, and I know there are guys on this site who have done this.  I don't, however, know what all it takes to get this incorporated into a system.  I would be curious to hear some thoughts too!

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: Scott7m on November 06, 2013, 11:58:21 AM

RSI on here does this

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: hondaracer2oo4 on November 06, 2013, 01:08:18 PM

Just saw a complete dryer the other day that comes all set to hook up the water lines straight to it. Ill have to find it again. If I remember the price was not very good.

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: hondaracer2oo4 on November 06, 2013, 01:10:10 PM

Here it is, http://www.outdoorwoodfurnaceparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=Hydronicdryer (http://www.outdoorwoodfurnaceparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=Hydronicdryer)

And a retro kit for an OK price http://www.outdoorwoodfurnaceparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=DryerKit (http://www.outdoorwoodfurnaceparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=DryerKit)

 Not really sure how the retro kit works?

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: Scott7m on November 06, 2013, 01:13:05 PM

There is easier and far cheaper ways than that kit...   

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: slimjim on November 06, 2013, 03:31:03 PM

We use some really nice cast iron rads for everything other than my wifes fancy stuff, that she has to have fluffy, she's smart, good looking and a better shot than me so, thats just fine by me.

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: Marktk on November 06, 2013, 07:01:22 PM

Im a hvac guy im sure i can make that kit was looking to see how well it works  thanks for the info.  Cool site

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: Scott7m on November 06, 2013, 07:08:56 PM

Quote from: Marktk on November 06, 2013, 07:01:22 PM

Im a hvac guy im sure i can make that kit was looking to see how well it works  thanks for the info.  Cool site

Yea if you'd like a small coil perhaps 8"x8" let me know, that's the size I plan to use

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: jksweld on November 08, 2013, 05:48:10 PM

Ive also thought about this after I read the thread from awhile back. Kinda funny I was joking with a guy at work the other day and I said if I could just figure out how to dry my clothes with the stove, he thought I was crazy!!

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: kybaseball on November 08, 2013, 06:34:26 PM

I want in. That is the next biggest expense I have.

Title: Re: Uses for the boilery
Post by: Chas on November 10, 2013, 01:42:59 PM

I just found another use for the boiler besides heating the house, shop, and the dhw. It also works great for roasting hotdogs for lunch and marshmallows for smores for dessert. I already loved the free heat and hot water, it just keeps getting better.