EFM 520 Venting

 
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Post by coal stoker » Mon. Jul. 27, 2015 9:49 am

I need to find a place to purchase some reasonably priced venting for my EFM520.
I have the main pipe already in place I just need some black single wall to pipe over to it.
Anyone have any good ideas where to purchase it.
Best Regards CS


 
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Post by anthony7812 » Mon. Jul. 27, 2015 9:51 am

black wall is very easy to come by, true value- ace hardware - lowes - homedepot ... you get my jist.

 
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Post by coal stoker » Mon. Jul. 27, 2015 11:00 am

I would like to find a location on the web first and then go and get or order and pick up.
I am having trouble finding a selection with price and sizes with fittings.
CS

 
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Post by coaledsweat » Mon. Jul. 27, 2015 11:12 am

Find your local HVAC supply house, they should have everything you need. And a better quality product than the box stores, commercial grade stuff.

 
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Post by StokerDon » Mon. Jul. 27, 2015 8:12 pm

Most hardware stores and big box stores consider stove pipe "seasonal". They only stock it in the Fall and Winter.

Lucky for me I know where the "back room" is at my local. Thats where they keep the stove pipe (and the beer) in the Summer.

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Post by McGiever » Mon. Jul. 27, 2015 8:28 pm

electrowelded rather than snap-lock seam.
https://www.northlineexpress.com
very fast shipping

 
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Post by coal stoker » Wed. Feb. 27, 2019 5:20 pm

Hi all,

It has been a long time i admit. A lot of changes to the site it looks great.
Unfortunately this is not just a social call.
i woke up a couple of days ago and noticed what i think a chlorine like odor that seem to be accumulating near my basement ceiling area and then would disappear slowly. It seems to be only when the unit is stoking.
I admit that my last thorough cleaning was almost a year ago but my draft still seems fine based on my readings.
I plan to do a tear down so i can perform a routine maintenance and cleaning to the venting and the areas inside the boiler like usual. I am running a skid system (Vermont Days design) so checking for auger blockage at the inlet will also be part of the inspection. I guess i am just looking for some feedback if anyone has any similar experiences.

Thank You in advance
As always best regards
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Post by McGiever » Thu. Feb. 28, 2019 2:11 pm

Chlorine, not Sulphur smell?

 
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Post by coal stoker » Thu. Feb. 28, 2019 2:24 pm

Yeah it is strange, i agree.
i have the unfortunate experience of having smelled SO2 in the past which is sulfur dioxide and i would describe the odor similar to that.

 
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Post by Rob R. » Thu. Feb. 28, 2019 3:04 pm

Time for a cleaning and inspection. Look for an obstruction at the auger inlet.

 
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Post by coal stoker » Thu. Feb. 28, 2019 4:37 pm

Rob,
i have it on my radar for this Saturday morning.
I am hoping that a general cleaning of the vent and the boiler will do it and of course an inspection of of the auger inlet.
Otherwise off come the jackets if necessary and pull the blower and pot for a real close inspection. That may have to wait till the temps warm a little though. we will see.

 
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Post by coal stoker » Sun. Mar. 03, 2019 8:06 am

Cleaning complete, odor is still faintly there periodically but a major improvement.
I will say that i am recording the service dates of the boiler now there was way too much fly ash build up.

 
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Post by Hambden Bob » Sun. Mar. 03, 2019 8:20 am

disappear! You on a well or a chlorinated Muni Water System? If on a well,have You recently sanitized the well casing and system? Sounds Crazy,but what else would You expect from me? A water leak on a Domestic Hot Water Coil flashing over and escaping through pinhole corroded black pipe,while a real reach,could happen...

 
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Post by coal stoker » Sun. Mar. 03, 2019 8:27 am

No to all bob,
i am scratching my head a little also.

 
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Post by Hambden Bob » Sun. Mar. 03, 2019 8:36 am

I'll be damned! Well,to Hell with it,time to start with a shut down and clean that muffin up,check pipe, thimble and flue and all the rest of the usual suspects. If you don't have any CO Meters,grab some. Get a Mano too


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