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Uglysquirrel
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Post by Uglysquirrel » Wed. Feb. 24, 2016 10:32 pm

coalnewbie wrote:but the Anthraking line is the KING of stokers. A breed apart. Peace.
I'm not familiar with the heavyweights.

With honor deference is given.

 
coalnewbie
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Joined: Sat. May. 24, 2008 4:26 pm
Location: Chester, NY
Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: LL AnthraKing 180K, Pocono110K,KStokr 90K, DVC
Hand Fed Coal Stove: Invader 2
Baseburners & Antiques: Wings Best, Glenwood #8(x2) Herald 116x
Coal Size/Type: Rice,
Other Heating: Heating Oil CH, Toyotomi OM 22

Post by coalnewbie » Thu. Feb. 25, 2016 7:55 am

Aw shucks UG now I am turning red. It's a heavyweight as it has a heavy job. BTW, I operate a Pocono as well that is in year 7 and I am very happy with it.

 
samhill
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Location: Linesville, Pa.
Hot Air Coal Stoker Furnace: keystoker 160
Hand Fed Coal Stove: hitzer 75 in garage

Post by samhill » Thu. Feb. 25, 2016 10:30 am

Can only say that I'm happy with my Keystoker 160, wasn't much to choose from in my area. I'd say from what I have read here over the years that any will treat you as well as you treat them. Every stove requires some time & effort & if your willing to give it you'll be rewarded with good long cost saving heat. :)


 
DENNIS BAUER
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Joined: Tue. Jan. 13, 2015 8:49 am
Location: Springwater NY, (Western NY)
Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: Keystoker 105 - SOLD
Hand Fed Coal Stove: Hitzer 30-95 - Garage
Hand Fed Coal Furnace: HITZER 50-93 - HOUSE
Coal Size/Type: NUT
Other Heating: PROPANE FURNACE, ELECTIC BASE BOARD, AND WOOD FIRE PLACE

Post by DENNIS BAUER » Thu. Feb. 25, 2016 12:03 pm

The Keystoker I have is the 2nd one I've owned. Both had issues when I first got them, both used. Both were fixed with some patients and this site. I think it was more or less issues with the stoves not being taken care of prior.

I would buy another any day if I was looking for another stoker.

 
coalnewbie
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Joined: Sat. May. 24, 2008 4:26 pm
Location: Chester, NY
Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: LL AnthraKing 180K, Pocono110K,KStokr 90K, DVC
Hand Fed Coal Stove: Invader 2
Baseburners & Antiques: Wings Best, Glenwood #8(x2) Herald 116x
Coal Size/Type: Rice,
Other Heating: Heating Oil CH, Toyotomi OM 22

Post by coalnewbie » Thu. Feb. 25, 2016 1:01 pm

Again, agreements all around. My Keystoker 90 is giving me a few issues now but only because I have been sloppy in servicing. I did have a hopper fire and that burnt the corner of the feed chute. I guess it just needs a full service this summer. In my application, if I could find a cheap 105 with a 8" top duct feed I would go for it and add a 500cfm blower --- hint hint.

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