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Portage & Main / Re: Portage and Main
« on: March 20, 2014, 08:22:36 AM »
hey slim
if you do get to the subject of free swag w/ brian, would you do me a favor and tell him who started the whole thing.
it would put a little bounce in my step!!!
if you do get to the subject of free swag w/ brian, would you do me a favor and tell him who started the whole thing.
it would put a little bounce in my step!!!
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Portage & Main / Re: Portage and Main
« on: March 10, 2014, 10:21:33 AM »
size extra large on my p/m t-shirt, hoodie or nice carharrt coat. i work cheap!!
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Portage & Main / Re: Portage and Main
« on: March 06, 2014, 08:10:55 PM »
a note from a very satisfied portage and main customer. i've had some minor issues w/ my new stove.
nothing that was detrimental and the p/m tech was in my area(w/in an hour) and contacted me and stopped by to help me w/ those concerns. i'm here to say if your concerned about support prior to buying a p/m dont be. with a few phone calls or emails and a little patience slim will get your squared away. warm and happy in ct. thanks again.
i'll be sure to let the powers that be know!!
nothing that was detrimental and the p/m tech was in my area(w/in an hour) and contacted me and stopped by to help me w/ those concerns. i'm here to say if your concerned about support prior to buying a p/m dont be. with a few phone calls or emails and a little patience slim will get your squared away. warm and happy in ct. thanks again.
i'll be sure to let the powers that be know!!
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Electronics / Re: Temperature monitoring.
« on: February 12, 2014, 04:25:17 PM »
can you guys tell me where the probes go, i'm assuming you just strap them to somewhere convient on supply or return lines. does it matter copper or pex.
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Electronics / Re: Temperature monitoring.
« on: February 12, 2014, 05:47:24 AM »
can you tell me how they work, i see there are 2 probes and 2 monitors, 1 small 1 bigger.
i'm about 225 ft from house to owf. thanks
i'm about 225 ft from house to owf. thanks
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: professional courtesy
« on: February 06, 2014, 03:55:34 PM »
was trying to be funny since i've been driving around lately seeing people making paths to the sides of their house.
it a wonderful feeling not having to do that anymore!!
it a wonderful feeling not having to do that anymore!!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / professional courtesy
« on: February 06, 2014, 10:46:15 AM »
just a friendly reminder to everyone w/ owf, since we are having an obudance of snow and cold this winter season.
make sure you remember to shovel out a path for the oil or propane man so he doesnt have trouble getting to your fill neck. those guys are so nice, you wouldnt want them to have to work harder than needed to get to it.
make sure you remember to shovel out a path for the oil or propane man so he doesnt have trouble getting to your fill neck. those guys are so nice, you wouldnt want them to have to work harder than needed to get to it.
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Portage & Main / p/m years of service
« on: January 29, 2014, 07:18:12 AM »
looking to see how long you have had you p/m owf keeping you warm and what model.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: For all those Newbies Looking for a boiler
« on: January 28, 2014, 09:54:58 AM »
I can only imagine coming home at the end of the day and deciding to see if anyone bothered to reply to his post.
I'm sure he wont be expecting the powder keg that has been lite. staying tuned!!
I'm sure he wont be expecting the powder keg that has been lite. staying tuned!!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: For all those Newbies Looking for a boiler
« on: January 28, 2014, 07:00:19 AM »
i actually took central boilers to the final round w/ portage and main. but when my local central dealer who is 5 miles away, took 4 phone calls and two weeks to get me a quote, it made my decision pretty easy. but wow did the phone ring when he saw the area being cleared for other new furnace. you snooze you loose.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Hard to decide which burner to get.
« on: January 28, 2014, 06:51:10 AM »
ridge
i'm not going to promote any owf, but instead, be sure you are ready for the other things that go w/ an owf.
time needed to maintain the stove, getting wood,spliting,storing and having a power source back up if electricity is lost. read as many posts as you can to see all the "hidden" things that go with the owf. that being said, when all those things are taken care of you can sit back in your pj's at 70 plus degrees and laugh. DAMN THE MAN!
i'm not going to promote any owf, but instead, be sure you are ready for the other things that go w/ an owf.
time needed to maintain the stove, getting wood,spliting,storing and having a power source back up if electricity is lost. read as many posts as you can to see all the "hidden" things that go with the owf. that being said, when all those things are taken care of you can sit back in your pj's at 70 plus degrees and laugh. DAMN THE MAN!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Optimizer 250
« on: January 28, 2014, 06:42:21 AM »
loneranger
if you have a hole drilled in airbox it will definetely add to your creosote/moisture issue. slim will varify, but its allowing that smoke and moisture to come back into that airbox and has no where to go but get trapped in the box and start the nasty process. i know why you did it but maybe we can figure out why the fire is going out. what are the temps you are keeping living areas at? is it possible to keep rooms warmer or crack some windows a bit?
i will try to post you a pic of new cover. slim will hopefully advise on hole theory. i know air leaks are the devil.
the gasket update is easy and takes no more than an hour at best.
if you have a hole drilled in airbox it will definetely add to your creosote/moisture issue. slim will varify, but its allowing that smoke and moisture to come back into that airbox and has no where to go but get trapped in the box and start the nasty process. i know why you did it but maybe we can figure out why the fire is going out. what are the temps you are keeping living areas at? is it possible to keep rooms warmer or crack some windows a bit?
i will try to post you a pic of new cover. slim will hopefully advise on hole theory. i know air leaks are the devil.
the gasket update is easy and takes no more than an hour at best.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Optimizer 250
« on: January 27, 2014, 07:29:04 PM »
slim
exactly right, i usually check temp prior to opening front door if fan isnt running just for that reason. a few bad timings and stove had just shut off and i opened the door. that will wake you up in the morning!!
exactly right, i usually check temp prior to opening front door if fan isnt running just for that reason. a few bad timings and stove had just shut off and i opened the door. that will wake you up in the morning!!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Optimizer 250
« on: January 27, 2014, 06:52:44 PM »
loneranger
i too feel your pains,but i'm seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. this is my first season w/ a 250 and it is a huge learning curve. this site has been a tremendous help as well as slim. to be brutally honest, if not for his help i think there would be multiple(mine included)250's sitting on brian martins front door. from all the post i've read on the 250, that rear airbox cover needs to be updated to new one as well as the front door gaskets need to be updated to the silcone style. slim can assist with that. from my experience, i try not to leave loading door or lower door open to long as it causes smoke and moisture to build in rear airbox. if i'm cleaning the stove i actually take that cover off and that has helped alot w/ the discoloring and build up in the box. the new gaskets were a big help as well. as far as nozzle issues-good luck. my nozzle is totally worn out after 3 months and i played by the rules w/ it. i will save my honest comments for a bit longer, but i have sent brian martin 2 emails w/ pictures in the last 3 weeks and i haven't got one response, i told him at least get back to me and tell me to pound sand,at least it would be something. if you read some post by coolidge he has some good insights on using fire bricks as a fix above old nozzle. hang in there-we are all in portage and main therapy sessions.
ps also agree 100% w/ you on smoke/fire issues out front loading door. trimmed my beard more than once!
i too feel your pains,but i'm seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. this is my first season w/ a 250 and it is a huge learning curve. this site has been a tremendous help as well as slim. to be brutally honest, if not for his help i think there would be multiple(mine included)250's sitting on brian martins front door. from all the post i've read on the 250, that rear airbox cover needs to be updated to new one as well as the front door gaskets need to be updated to the silcone style. slim can assist with that. from my experience, i try not to leave loading door or lower door open to long as it causes smoke and moisture to build in rear airbox. if i'm cleaning the stove i actually take that cover off and that has helped alot w/ the discoloring and build up in the box. the new gaskets were a big help as well. as far as nozzle issues-good luck. my nozzle is totally worn out after 3 months and i played by the rules w/ it. i will save my honest comments for a bit longer, but i have sent brian martin 2 emails w/ pictures in the last 3 weeks and i haven't got one response, i told him at least get back to me and tell me to pound sand,at least it would be something. if you read some post by coolidge he has some good insights on using fire bricks as a fix above old nozzle. hang in there-we are all in portage and main therapy sessions.
ps also agree 100% w/ you on smoke/fire issues out front loading door. trimmed my beard more than once!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Why is 9 actually 11?
« on: January 23, 2014, 05:49:56 PM »
james
well i guess i lied, my controller has always been 2 pts off, but now i watched today and i'm 4 pts off.
my set point is 195 and diff was at 6 and unit didnt kick on til 185. im not sure how long it has been off by 4.
i discussed w/ my cousin who has a 250 born 2 months before mine and now also has a 4pt error. getting to be frustrating- if it is consistent thats one thing now what will it be tomorrow. slim- let me know your thoughts.
well i guess i lied, my controller has always been 2 pts off, but now i watched today and i'm 4 pts off.
my set point is 195 and diff was at 6 and unit didnt kick on til 185. im not sure how long it has been off by 4.
i discussed w/ my cousin who has a 250 born 2 months before mine and now also has a 4pt error. getting to be frustrating- if it is consistent thats one thing now what will it be tomorrow. slim- let me know your thoughts.