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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Need Help, which to buy
« on: February 04, 2009, 06:35:47 AM »
Dave,
What's his name at Mechanical Systems?
What's his name at Mechanical Systems?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Need Help, which to buy
« on: February 02, 2009, 08:34:19 AM »
Have not looked at Aqua-therms but will research them.
I live in Saint James, MO, about 100 miles West of St. Louis.
I live in Saint James, MO, about 100 miles West of St. Louis.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Need Help, which to buy
« on: February 01, 2009, 12:24:43 PM »
Scott7m,
Which Central Boiler model did you buy or look at? Did you research the Classic 2300? If so what do you think?
Which Central Boiler model did you buy or look at? Did you research the Classic 2300? If so what do you think?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Need Help, which to buy
« on: February 01, 2009, 08:41:20 AM »
WillieG brought up a good suggestion about EPA certification and burning LESS wood. So I started to search for those. And I found the CB Classic 2300 and the Greenwood Aspen. I will keep searching for any others to compare.
It will take me from now until October (when I plan on buying) to switch back and forth and find the one best for me. I will let everyone know which I finally buy. But keep the information coming and I thank everyone for it.
I am retired so I just go from one site to the next and compare different models and features.
I just think it is cheaper than PROPANE....
It will take me from now until October (when I plan on buying) to switch back and forth and find the one best for me. I will let everyone know which I finally buy. But keep the information coming and I thank everyone for it.
I am retired so I just go from one site to the next and compare different models and features.
I just think it is cheaper than PROPANE....
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Need Help, which to buy
« on: January 31, 2009, 05:58:58 PM »
I forgot to say my house is 2 years old.
I thought stainless was not the choice to go. I also was thinking forced air. But which ones are EPA certified?
I thought stainless was not the choice to go. I also was thinking forced air. But which ones are EPA certified?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Need Help, which to buy
« on: January 31, 2009, 02:57:15 PM »
I am sure glad I found this site BEFORE buying an OWB. But I need help in deciding which to buy. I am going to buy before the next winter comes. I will be heating a 5,000 sq. ft. house and an outdoor hot tub. I live in Missouri. I thought about including my outbuilding, but I am really not sure. So I am doing my research now.
Before reading for hours on this forum, I was looking at Hawken Energy, Central Boiler, Woodmaster and Hardy. I have ruled out Hawken Energy when I read several posts about the black stuff coming out of the back.
Several of my neighbors have Hardy’s and stated that if I buy any other, I would be sorry I did. But they couldn’t explain why, only that it was the best….
When looking at the Hardy, I seem to think the ash door is so close to the bottom that it would be a problem for my husband to remove ashes since he is partially handicapped. Is the Hardy a “Forced Air Draft?” How is that different?
My closest neighbors are about 2 miles away. I also have acess to plenty of wood, that’s not a problem.
I read the “Buyer’s Guide” How to Purchase an Outdoor Wood Furnace. And found several issues I should watch out for such as the ones below.
That stainless was better if it’s not cheap grade stainless.
Doors should be Cast or mild steel and have a recessed lip around the outer edge. Inside door gasket should be covered by a silicone seal.
The stronger structural designs is round and the weakest is square or rectangular, so choose a round boiler because they have fewer welds.
Is says to shop for a high heat model that reduces ash because ash is the major cause of corrosion.
I am so confused about which to buy, I need some input about which one to buy. I am hoping someone can help.
Thanks,
BearLady7
Before reading for hours on this forum, I was looking at Hawken Energy, Central Boiler, Woodmaster and Hardy. I have ruled out Hawken Energy when I read several posts about the black stuff coming out of the back.
Several of my neighbors have Hardy’s and stated that if I buy any other, I would be sorry I did. But they couldn’t explain why, only that it was the best….
When looking at the Hardy, I seem to think the ash door is so close to the bottom that it would be a problem for my husband to remove ashes since he is partially handicapped. Is the Hardy a “Forced Air Draft?” How is that different?
My closest neighbors are about 2 miles away. I also have acess to plenty of wood, that’s not a problem.
I read the “Buyer’s Guide” How to Purchase an Outdoor Wood Furnace. And found several issues I should watch out for such as the ones below.
That stainless was better if it’s not cheap grade stainless.
Doors should be Cast or mild steel and have a recessed lip around the outer edge. Inside door gasket should be covered by a silicone seal.
The stronger structural designs is round and the weakest is square or rectangular, so choose a round boiler because they have fewer welds.
Is says to shop for a high heat model that reduces ash because ash is the major cause of corrosion.
I am so confused about which to buy, I need some input about which one to buy. I am hoping someone can help.
Thanks,
BearLady7
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