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[Homerglide]

Hello to all. A few questions.

I have a home made sand box w/copper coils on an old home built wood burner (40+ years old) with a 6" flue through the garage roof. The stove is not airtight and constructed of sheet steel. The cast iron door frame has warped (was under the impression that it could not happen) and that has created an overdraw.

First question, anyone ever deal with such a situation and how to go about a repair.

Second question, I am wondering what tends to be the best time of year to purchase a new boiler, from a cost savings point of view that is. Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter. I see a small gassifier on sale now for under 4,000 (indoor model). I could go either indoor (easy) or outdoor (with a little more work and supplies).

Third question, if a boiler has a larger flue connection, is it ok to reduce to meet an existing chimney pipe?

Thank you in advance for any input you may have.

[baldwin racing]

Hello to all. A few questions.

I have a home made sand box w/copper coils on an old home built wood burner (40+ years old) with a 6" flue through the garage roof. The stove is not airtight and constructed of sheet steel. The cast iron door frame has warped (was under the impression that it could not happen) and that has created an overdraw.

First question, anyone ever deal with such a situation and how to go about a repair.

Second question, I am wondering what tends to be the best time of year to purchase a new boiler, from a cost savings point of view that is. Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter. I see a small gassifier on sale now for under 4,000 (indoor model). I could go either indoor (easy) or outdoor (with a little more work and supplies).

Third question, if a boiler has a larger flue connection, is it ok to reduce to meet an existing chimney pipe?

Thank you in advance for any input you may have.

I would call around now they are always looking to sell stoves....before christmas.....I have an indoor Thermal-control boiler and love it.....I had problems with the royall outdoor one I had so scrapped it and went indoor model....you are getting the covectional heat off boiler and heating your water at the same time.....I own a reg style boiler made here in ny and tim the owner who i know very well, will take care of any customer new or old....and will answer any ?'s you have... I have his personal cell number if you want it,just send me a message...
kelly

[Homerglide]

Hello Kelly:

Thank you for your response. I had not seen or heard anything of the Thermo-Control boilers before (Made by National Stove Works in Cobleskill, NY since 1974). I am looking into their line now and it seems their stuff may suit my needs. New York is a ways from Michigan, not sure if a dealer their would be optimal here.

It shows your model to have an 8" chimney pipe outlet but there is a smaller water stove with a 6" outlet. My current firebox is just a little under the size of yours and there has never been a problem with draft on the 6" outlet up through the garage roof. It has a total of 16' of pipe to get the 2' over ridge line.

Again, thank you for your time to respond, your input is appreciated.

[baldwin racing]

Hello Kelly:

Thank you for your response. I had not seen or heard anything of the Thermo-Control boilers before (Made by National Stove Works in Cobleskill, NY since 1974). I am looking into their line now and it seems their stuff may suit my needs. New York is a ways from Michigan, not sure if a dealer their would be optimal here.

It shows your model to have an 8" chimney pipe outlet but there is a smaller water stove with a 6" outlet. My current firebox is just a little under the size of yours and there has never been a problem with draft on the 6" outlet up through the garage roof. It has a total of 16' of pipe to get the 2' over ridge line.

Again, thank you for your time to respond, your input is appreciated.

look on his web site at dealers? may have one in mi....he has a deal on shipping if you look the thermal-control stoves on ebay just put in wood boilers and they will come up...yea mine has an 8 inch because of the natural asperated not forced with blower...as you can tell in my pic i have the insulated jacket around mine as well....there are 8 in my town including myself and another 8 in a town about 20 mins away....everyone I know that has them loves them and they are pressurized units not open system.... no problem glad i could help....give tim a call he will talk to you...and answer any ? s you have ,and not rush you off the phone.... he has a dealer in brown city,mi?