National 200 coal boiler question

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CoolHandLuke
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Hand Fed Coal Boiler: National 200
Coal Size/Type: Washed nut medium

Post by CoolHandLuke » Sun. Jan. 26, 2020 8:19 am

What is the overdraft in the loading door used for? And does anyone know where i can find shaker grates for this old relic.

 
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Post by Rob R. » Wed. Jan. 29, 2020 6:19 am

Overfire air is to help burn off the volatiles. Give these folks a call for grates: https://heatherfurnace.com/grates/


 
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Post by CoolHandLuke » Thu. Jan. 30, 2020 6:51 pm

Thanks for the info, its much appreciated✌️

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