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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Anyone Heard of Timberwolf or Lil' Powerhouse Boilers?

« on: February 16, 2011, 07:29:03 PM »

Thanks for the excellent feedback everyone! I guess I am just trying to find that "needle in a haystack" that is new and lower cost. As my initial post stated, this would be for a 2nd home. However, given the antifreeze dilema, is it not practical for me to use an OWB given the fact that the water will freeze since I can't heat it for a month at a time?

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Anyone Heard of Timberwolf or Lil' Powerhouse Boilers?

« on: February 16, 2011, 05:06:29 AM »

Thanks for your feedback RSI. You obviously know why more about these than I do! I did find a few more forums with postings about the Timberwolf, and the feedback was mixed. If I decide to look at one in person I will take pictures and post.

I did find yet another brand last night, and it seems to be a solid unit... maybe too solid? It is Acme Furnace Company out of Missouri. Here is a link:

Craigslist ad      http://quincy.craigslist.org/for/2149733401.html

Company website     http://www.acmefurnacecompany.com/home-additional.html


Since I'm asking for opinions, if I buy an OWB can I use RV antifreeze in place of (or with) water? This is a 2nd home so I am not there to keep a fire going. So obviously straight water will freeze up on me.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Anyone Heard of Timberwolf or Lil' Powerhouse Boilers?

« on: February 14, 2011, 06:30:12 PM »

So I been looking online at all the different boilers and trying to decide if that is a route I want to go for a 2nd home that I am at 4-5 per winter. I think I have concluded that all the major name brands are overall pretty comparable and most likely would be happy with any of them. But yesterday I ran across two names I haven't seen before. First one is Timberwolf Furnace Company Inc. in Michigan. He is advertising them new on Craigslist for $2000 - $4000. Here is a link to his website and craigslist ad:

http://timberwolfstoves.com/timberwolfsept.htm

http://muskegon.craigslist.org/for/2196799611.html


Then on eBay I saw the Lil' Powerhouse. It too is pretty cheap at under $3000 and claims greatness but only comes with a 90 warranty which did not impress me. It's link is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/OUTDOOR-WOOD-FURNACE-BOILER-HEATER-STOVE-FREE-HEAT-/320655940214?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa8955a76


Is there anyone out there that owns one of these units and can tell me about your experience?


Thanks,

Jeff