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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: hobbyheater on July 15, 2014, 10:08:22 PM

Title: New to site
Post by: hobbyheater on July 15, 2014, 10:08:22 PM

 Not an OWf owner but have heated with hot water for nearly 40 years, (pre-gasification) the last 30 with a Jetstream with 1,000 gallons of storage.  I live on Northern Vancouver island, which gives you a long shoulder type heating season with very little serious winter type heating weather.
The success that I have had has others interested but for insurance reasons, these people are looking to the OWB but I really do not have much understanding as to what would make Optimizer 250 function successfully in this environment.

Allan

Title: Re: New to site
Post by: slimjim on July 16, 2014, 04:12:23 AM

I'm not sure what your question is about the Opt 250, it is a downdraft gasser and should not be oversized, it is very good on a heat load of 2000 - 5000 square feet, I prefer it to be on the higher end of that load and use a backup heater when load requires it, If you would like I will PM you my contact info and I'll be happy to discuss it with you!

Title: Re: New to site
Post by: stratton on July 21, 2014, 05:06:51 PM

Hobbyheater, welcome to the site... You should post often.. I get alot of insight from your post on the other site.