Efm Auger/Worm

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Buckshot1822
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Post by Buckshot1822 » Wed. Feb. 28, 2018 12:50 pm

I bought an EFM 520 off of craigslist last week that I have intentions of refurbishing and replacing the Keystoker K6 I currently have. I just don't like filling the hopper as it creates a lot of dust with certain coal. I got the boiler for 1000 dollars, it does need some work on the base but it i fixable. I have plans of running the auger straight into my bin with a doghouse configuration. I will need to pick up an intermediate auger to do this. What are some sources for used augers? I am located between State College and Altoona.

 
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Post by Buckshot1822 » Tue. Apr. 10, 2018 8:29 am

No one knows of any sources?

 
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Post by lzaharis » Tue. Apr. 10, 2018 8:50 am

How far are you from Shenandoah, PA and Marks Supply?
You could probably buy a long auger and tube from them for your installation.

About your dust issues, I was surprised to see that some folks are using oiled coal for their keystoker boilers
when they recommend that only untreated coal be used.


 
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Post by Buckshot1822 » Tue. Apr. 10, 2018 9:00 am

That's about 100 miles for me. I'll do that if need be, I was just hoping to find a closer source.

 
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Post by lzaharis » Tue. Apr. 10, 2018 9:20 am

Are you closer to the EFM folks in Emmaus??

 
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Post by Pacowy » Tue. Apr. 10, 2018 10:58 am

I think their HQ was moved to Schuylkill Haven. There are a few dealers who handle used equipment, and might be willing to sell/ship to you the bin auger, auger coupling, pipe and pipe coupling you need. I don't think those are cheap if bought from EFM. Forum members Scrapper and Glenn Harris are possibilities, as are Jack Ryan Plumbing/Heating (Mahanoy City) and Advanced Energy Systems (Warrensburg, NY). Some folks economize by using alternative materials (conduit, PVC) for the bin pipe and/or coupling, as discussed in threads on the forum.

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Post by ricoman2737 » Tue. Apr. 10, 2018 3:49 pm

Another source will be.

James Eagen Sons. Co. Wyoming Pa. Telephone = 570-693-2100. They'll have or make whatever size you need.

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Post by snuffy » Tue. Apr. 10, 2018 7:32 pm

Izaharis,
Any idea why oiled coal shouldn't be used for a keystoker? I've been using it in a Keystoker 90 for the last 10 years and haven't noticed any problems except for a feed screw that keeps loosening itself and reducing the feed rate over a few days. Thanks for any info.

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