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Author Topic: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?  (Read 6391 times)

avc8130

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Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« on: August 23, 2012, 02:42:36 PM »
I am looking to install an OWB for some much needed relief on the oil heating bill.  My town prefers that I install a gassifier, and the wood savings look/sound great to me.

I did some poking around, and I found a used 2300.  The seller is a CB dealer and he used the boiler as a demo model/for heat at his facility.  He is upgrading since he needs to show off the latest and greatest. 

What is a used 2300 worth?  No warranty transfers.  This one has the propane ignition.

Am I better off sucking it up and spending the extra for a brand new 2400?

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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2012, 06:15:15 PM »
If your mind is set on a boiler by CB, I'd DEFINATELY go with the 2400. Do a google search on the 2300. Their long term reliability is questionable at best. The 2400 has received very favorable reviews so far. 
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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2012, 06:56:11 PM »
The Warranty does not transfer has to be cheap
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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2012, 08:49:29 PM »
Quote from: martyinmi on August 23, 2012, 06:15:15 PM
If your mind is set on a boiler by CB, I'd DEFINATELY go with the 2400. Do a google search on the 2300. Their long term reliability is questionable at best. The 2400 has received very favorable reviews so far.

I'm not "set" on a CB.  I am also considering the Portage and Main.  Anything else I should be considering?

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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2012, 08:49:48 PM »
Quote from: wrudoing on August 23, 2012, 06:56:11 PM
The Warranty does not transfer has to be cheap

How cheap?
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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2012, 09:20:05 PM »
I'd suck it up and buy the new E2400 with a full warranty.. Had mine now for 2 winters and it's ran perfect.  Easy maintenance and stingy on wood. They've already added many new features that mine doesnt' have, that look like great ideas to make maintenance even easier.
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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2012, 07:24:12 AM »
Quote from: boilerman on August 23, 2012, 09:20:05 PM
I'd suck it up and buy the new E2400 with a full warranty.. Had mine now for 2 winters and it's ran perfect.  Easy maintenance and stingy on wood. They've already added many new features that mine doesnt' have, that look like great ideas to make maintenance even easier.

Can you elaborate on the added features?
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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2012, 01:16:32 PM »
They now have removable side air channels in the firebox for end of season cleaning. Looks like a great feature for maintenance axcess. Also have a new firestar controller that can be hooked up to a readout display module option inside your home where you can read water temperature and reaction chamber temperatures and control some programming options. Sounded like the new firestar might retro into my 2400, but not into 2300's but the dealer was not sure.
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Re: Looking for an OWB: Used E-Classic 2300 or New 2400?
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2012, 02:21:15 PM »
Quote from: avc8130 on August 23, 2012, 08:49:48 PM
Quote from: wrudoing on August 23, 2012, 06:56:11 PM
The Warranty does not transfer has to be cheap

How cheap?

It would have to next to free because there will be no CB support. If your in it for the long haul,  go new you'll know what you have and with warranty, if you need something for a few years and your moving anyway than go for it.    (only my opinion)
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