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[kj5036]

Cool

Ive got er filled up, chemicals in, pump on, and think i got all the air purged. Im just gonna let it run till I put a fire in it. Probably pretty soon. Just insulating now. I have noticed the boiler reads 56 and my inside supply and return are both reading about 52...brrrr

[kj5036]

Almost got the inside done. I have to pick up some more pipe insulation

[plumb bob]

Looks great KJ.

I also have a 5036 that we installed last year and have been very pleased. Just a thought though, you might want to reconsider the insulation inside the door. I to wanted to do that but my dealer said that the electronics should "breathe a little".

I'm sure you will get other opinions. Just my .02

Enjoy the furnace and the savings!!

[kj5036]

Thanks plumb bob! Im sure your dealer is speaking from experiance but it says right in the manual to put insulation in there. Thanks for letting me know...im gonna try it out and see how it goes. I dont know why CB didnt spray foam the door.
So how are you liking the 5036, what are you heating, are you using much wood?
Im gettin excited to fire it up...I just remembered last night I still need to get a thermostat and hook it up lol

[plumb bob]

KJ,

We are heating 1600 sq. ft. house (baseboard) and garage with room above 1200 sq ft (radiant).

All worked well although last year probably wasn't a good indicator i.e. temps. I think we prolly burned 8 cords but that was mostly pine that was removed for an addition.

I still think stopping the insulation at the electronics and just encapsulating the lines and pumps would be a good idea. See what happens. Good luck!

[kj5036]

FIRE IN THE HOLE!

[MattyNH]

Nice!!!!!!

[kj5036]

I know, I debated whether or not I should get a darker color or not cause I knew it would end up discolored over time. Thermostat is hooked up and everything is goin great. Is it normal to open the door and poke at it every 15 minutes lol I havent even burned any of my wood yet. Just been goin back and gathering up old, dry, dead stuff. House is 74 and water is HOT and not using a drop of propane(except for the damn dryer and stove...dohhhh!)

[boilerman]

I have been able to keep the front of my OWF's looking great for years by cleaning front up every spring with a product called Fire Ball Citrus Spray Cleaner.
Works great getting tar off my truck and car too!
Best thing I've found to keep my furnace looking like new...I found it online at:   http://shop.northwoodstm.com/products/Fire-Ball-Citrus-Spray-Cleaner.html
The company is in Wisconsin.
Congrats on on the install!

[boilerman]

cooch, I've never had or had a need to create a chimney fire. Just keep your wood and coal bed infront of the big baffle in back and close to the front door. I found I got the best efficiency that way and next to zero creosote build up in the chimney on my Classic.

[HandyMark]

I have been burning my 5036 for a season and a half and never had a flake of creosote buildup in my stack. I guess that back baffle keeps it all stuck to the walls of my firebox.

[kj5036]

The wood rack I just built.

[kj5036]

Anyone else running with bypass on there plate exchanger open? Ive been crackin mine open a little more everyday and then today I opened it all the way and took a shower. I didnt notice any differance. Water still steamin hot(havent got the mixing valve hooked up yet). This is gotta be good. Instead of all my water goin through, now only part of it does which means my return water should be hotter. I figure the waters gonna flow through the path of least resistance and the exchanger has got to offer alot more than the bypass. Next time I might try crackin the inlet to exchanger a bit.

[d conover]

Thanks, I'll have to try that stuff. Is it normal to start chimney fires to see how big a flame you can get out of the stack?

Yes, it is completely normal if you are a pyromaniac such as myself   I like flames to shoot out the door also

[kj5036]

Its been a couple weeks now and even though it hasnt been cold yet Im loving my 5036! Im really happy with everything except one thing which was driving me nuts. I noticed a piece of wood or two(even tho i would pull everything to the front) would somehow find its way back by the last baffle and would burn straight up out the exhaust. Also when loading sometimes i was afraid a longer piece might be sticking back there and if it was even close i noticed flames blowing under it. I know...who cares...but I DO. So I wanted to put in a half wall before the last baffle. That way it would ensure nothin gets behind it and would also direct flames straight up where its needed. I made a setup to try out and if it works out ok ill add something better next summer. So far I love it. I had the material layin around and only took bout an hour...