Coal Gun S- 130 Install

Post by **StokerDon** » Sun. Apr. 21, 2019 6:53 pm

Happy Easter to you too Ron!!!

-Don

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Tue. May. 21, 2019 4:08 pm

WOW how time flies so many things to do BUT I must put the boiler aside for now! Yard and garden time but I will be asking boiler questions again soon so please be ready to help me until then good luck to you all and thanks again !!!!

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Mon. Jul. 01, 2019 3:13 pm

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Tue. May. 21, 2019 4:08 pm
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WOW how time flies so many things to do BUT I must put the boiler aside for now! Yard and garden time but I will be asking boiler questions again soon so please be ready to help me until then good luck to you all and thanks again !!!!
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Well the garden is in and growing and it is time for me to return to building my coal hulling trailer and my coal bins!!
First I want to thank all of you for all of your help in the past and in the future!
I have got three 6 inch straight augers, one is a 12' AHS auto auger to feed from the inside bin into the boiler hoper. The 2nd is 10' long for the trailer and the 3rd is 17' long for the outside coal bin.
Now I am looking into flex augers, I am looking for a place to go talk to a sales person or anyone that can help me understand what I need to build a flex system about 50' long. It seems I have read so many deferent opinions as to size and types I am confused. I have also read somewhere that if using PVC pipe with a flex auger it can be buried under ground and that would be best for me so any info about size and type of tube needed to burry it underground will help me a lot. Also any info about dealers close to me will be a great help as I can not seem to find any. THANKS AGAIN AND I MISSED TALKING TO YOU ALL !

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Wed. Jul. 03, 2019 11:28 pm

WOW No one going to talk to me???

Post by **Rob R.** » Thu. Jul. 04, 2019 7:02 am

FirstcoalstokerRon wrote: ↑
Wed. Jul. 03, 2019 11:28 pm
WOW No one going to talk to me???

I'll wave at ya -

Most of us are busy with summer projects and enjoying life outside, so the forum is a little slow.

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Thu. Jul. 04, 2019 2:11 pm

ok and I sure understand that. As I have so many things to do also. A friend did tell me about a dealer a few miles across the Ohio line I will try them after the 4th. THANKS AGAIN HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

lsayre · Post by **lsayre** » Fri. Jul. 05, 2019 6:57 pm

If an auger is traveling under ground and it binds up, how would you address the problem?

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Fri. Jul. 05, 2019 7:22 pm

The same way I would if the flex tube was above ground, pull it apart and repair it.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Fri. Jul. 05, 2019 8:50 pm

That's going to be a hell of a trench.

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Fri. Jul. 05, 2019 10:16 pm

lsayre wrote: ↑
Fri. Jul. 05, 2019 6:57 pm
If an auger is traveling under ground and it binds up, how would you address the problem?

You do know what the flex auger being discussed is, don't you? It looks like a "slinky" and be near impossible to ever have it jam...it is a hollow core-less auger inside a large 4" pipe...in order to come out one need only pull flex auger in opposite direction from how they pulled it in to start with.

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Fri. Jul. 05, 2019 8:50 pm
That's going to be a hell of a trench.

Nothing a rented Ditch Witch couldn't dig out in about a half hour of time...

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Fri. Jul. 05, 2019 11:38 pm

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You do know what the flex auger being discussed is, don't you? It looks like a "slinky" and be near impossible to ever have it jam...it is a hollow core-less auger inside a large 4" pipe...in order to come out one need only pull flex auger in opposite direction from how they pulled it in to start with.<br/>

Nothing a rented Ditch Witch couldn't dig out in about a half hour of time...
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I was thinking the same as you, it does not matter if a flex auger is under ground or above ground the repair would be the same. Pull it out one or both ends. A ditch about 2' deep by 1' wide by 40' long the rest would be above ground would not be hard to dig even at my age with out a Ditch Witch, but you are right I could rent one and make it easy on myself!! If I use a 4 inch PVC pipe what size flex auger would I need ?? THANKS AGAIN !!!!</r>

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sat. Jul. 06, 2019 6:29 am

I've got a little experience with hollow core augers. They don't jam in the sense it ceases to turn. They get something caught in them that refuses to move. I will warn you, when it isn't being used it will attract rodents that nest so make sure they have no access. Instead of burying the whole thing, why not just one end and run it on an incline? It won't be easy digging if the ground is frozen.

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Sat. Jul. 06, 2019 2:35 pm

Make sure it is sealed against water if underground...

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sat. Jul. 06, 2019 3:29 pm

OK I will seal it against water and rodents!!! I am still looking for the right size auger and tube to move pea coal.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sat. Jul. 06, 2019 5:34 pm

6" is what I would recommend.