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[cmbb]

gentlemen; I am considering the purchase of a CB 1450. Does anybody on the forum have any experience with one?  Likes? Dislikes? During this past winter?

Will be used  to heat a raised ranch ,1200sqft living level and similar size basement. Also domestic hot water during heating season. I settled on a Central boiler primarily due to dealers being fairly close and the product seems to have a decent history. Some models better than others.

[johnybcold]

I heat a 3200 sqft house with the 1400, why are you picking the 1450. ?

[cmbb]

Johny... do you mean why that size? Or  why a CB?

 What type of heating do you have Johny.... Pex in floor, staple up, baseboard?

A couple friends each have a CB, not sure on size, never heard any complaints so far.

[Jack72]

gentlemen; I am considering the purchase of a CB 1450. Does anybody on the forum have any experience with one?  Likes? Dislikes? During this past winter?

Will be used  to heat a raised ranch ,1200sqft living level and similar size basement. Also domestic hot water during heating season. I settled on a Central boiler primarily due to dealers being fairly close and the product seems to have a decent history. Some models better than others.

I have a 1450           Mine keeps up fine with my house built in 03  Ranch 2400 square feet  I heat domestic water with 20 plate heat exchanger and have forced air furnace        My opinion dont get the 1400 for the extra 400 bucks the firebox has removable corner plates and has a door that is on hinges at the back of the stove and the reaction chamber is off the back not on side easier to clean and maintain



Hope this helps      Jack

[martyinmi]

Jack likes his CB, but he would LOVE a P&M 250
Just pickin' Jack!
I finally had the opportunity to see a 1450 a few weeks ago. They really look like an awesome machine.

cmbb, sorry for that momentary hi-jack with Jack. I'm sure you will love the 1450. I've not read any bad reviews about them.

[boilerman]

cmbb, I agree with Jack, spend the few extra bucks and get the 1450. It has all of Central Boilers latest improvements and latest technology in it, to make it even more user friendly from what I've heard. The air charge tube really makes the difference.  I have the next size up, the E2400 and like Jack am totally pleased, but sounds like the 1450 should work great for your needs.

[cmbb]

Thanks guys!

[cmbb]

What would a fair price be for a CB 1450?

[johnybcold]

$400 is not bad it was more like $ 800 more when I got mine last fall, I was only asking because  I thought the 1450 was for a bigger house, I have FHA heat so I have the pec going to a air exchanger it worked great this year

[boilerman]

cmbb, CB website shows the E1450 suggested retail price at $9,975. Also looks like they are giving E buyers a $1,100 ignition burner kit for free under their current promotion and 50 foot of their thermopex delivery line they value at $$573 or $250 off that model. I'd go with the thermopex. I bought a burner from my dealer buddy at cost, so you would be getting a better deal then I did on that. It is a nice convenience to start a fresh load. I hooked my burner up to a 20 lb bbq size propane tank. Based on their listed prices, looks like the 1450 is only $345 more than the E1400.

[cmbb]

Thanks for the info. The ignition kit is LP. Is that faster than starting a fire with dry cedar kindling?

The incentives sound good.

[Jack72]

Thanks for the info. The ignition kit is LP. Is that faster than starting a fire with dry cedar kindling?

The incentives sound good.

I thought you had a choice     Natural gas or propane        I could be wrong       I got the 300 dollar tax rebate  but I think that ended  2011 My dealer didnt move much off the price from what CB    list so good luck on that               

Ha ha Marty
Jack

[GreenMtGuy]

I'm suffering from repeated flame-outs despite using dry wood, establishing a good bed of coals and following other instructions.
Any suggestions from E-1450 users? 

[Roger2561]

I'm suffering from repeated flame-outs despite using dry wood, establishing a good bed of coals and following other instructions.
Any suggestions from E-1450 users?

How long have you had your 1450?  Is this your first heating season with it?  If it is, make sure the air holes along the walls of the firebox are clear of any creosote buildup.  It's not enough to keep just the corners clean.  I learned the hard way on my E-classic 1400 of the importance of keeping them clear.  When the firebox door is open, you'll see a something that looks like a small piece of wire sticking out from the lower left corner outside the door.  A quick way to see if the holes are open is to push it in and hold it while feeling for air from the holes.  You should be able to feel the air moving.  If you do, the holes are clear.   

If that isn't the problem, what are your high setpoint and low setpoint set at?  Mine, on the E-classic 1400 are 185 degrees for the high setpoint and 177 for the low setpoint.  These seem to work well for me.  Also, I set the pulse on mine to run for 50 seconds every 8 minutes primarily due to the warmish conditions.  This will help keep the coal bed to the desired level  I haven't had a flame out since.

That's what I do for my 1400.  I know there are couple of other 1450 customers out there.  I'm hoping they'll chime with their thoughts.  Good luck!  Roger

PS;  I will not be around later today due to attending a Boston Pops Christmas concert.
 

[boilerman]

Green mt guy...Have you tried adjusting your air pulse settings? Factory default is a 50 sec air shot every 30 minutes. Try to tighten that up from 30 minutes down to every 15 minutes. Works great for me. Never goes out.