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Central Boiler / Re: Considering purchase of CB system - looking for advice

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:49:12 PM »

We have a CB E3200 heating 6000sf forced air and underfloor heat, and 100 gal water tank year round...

It has been a trooper thru 3 winters now.

Though it only has two external hookups.... not sure if it meets your needs.

Are the 2 houses close together....as you're somewhat limited as to how far you can run pex.

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Central Boiler / Re: Oldest E classic

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:42:31 PM »

3rd winter CB 3200.... it purrs....

runs year round heating our water as well....

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Central Boiler / Re: Loading Tips?

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:35:58 PM »

We have the CB 3200 and heat 100 gals of water and 6000 sf....
it goes thru about 1 full load in 24 hours in 10-20 degree weather.
Though I burn primarily locust & oak.  If i burn softer woods they disappear quicker.

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Central Boiler / Re: E-Classic 2300 (2009) - Firebox door issue

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:30:24 PM »

No Idea...

Though I have the 3200, going on 3 years and understand what you are referring to.

Maybe you can find it thru ebay...

I replaced our gasket last year.... son shut the door on a small branch and melted the gasket where the air escaped.

Do you use lime daily or their CB product?

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Fire Wood / Re: Scored a lot of ash. Some honey locus, Hickory, elm

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:23:18 PM »

Nice...though a year's worth?

I burn 3 cords a month in deep winter....

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Fire Wood / Re: White Oak?

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:21:02 PM »

I would guess red oak...since it is red and all...

should look like the inside of a red texas graprefruit in color...

Burns the best.... My number 1 preference for wood.... That and Locust....

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Fire Wood / Re: what kind of wood is this?

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:16:14 PM »

Locust...

A very heavy and dense wood...that burns FANTASTICO when it is dry....
Next to oak it is the best...


Have a ton in my woods ...

Make sure it is fairly DRY... or it will leave large coals and suffocate your fire...

Happy Burning...

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Fire Wood / Re: Sharpening, saw chains

« on: March 24, 2014, 09:12:30 PM »

I use this.....from Amazon.com     Oregon 7/32-Inch Chain Saw Sharpening Kit 38275

Go to YOUTUBE and watch the oregon chainsaw sharpening video....
OREGON Chain Sharpening

or read this:  http://www.wikihow.com/Sharpen-a-Chainsaw

Depending on the wood, and how well I sharpened, I resharpen after the 2nd or 3rd tank of gas.

Basically
Mount the saw in a vise or purchase a free standing holder
you sharpen 1 side at a time, from the inside out....
Turn the saw around and sharpen the other side...
every 3 or 4 sharpens file down the rakers...

Happy Sharpening

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Central Boiler / Re: Eclassic 1450 ash

« on: January 22, 2014, 04:56:43 PM »

I have the E3200 very little ash..... Been running for 2 1/2 years straight...
empty every 2 weeks.... only 2-3 inches high...