new aqua-stoke install

 
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Post by hotblast1357 » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 2:02 pm

CAL wrote:
Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 12:43 pm
that's the cost of the boiler I installed myself. no dhw.

as far as other heat source I do not. I have a 44 x 64 spray foamed and have never seen it get much below 40 deg. our average delaware temp in January is 44/27. if I had to a small electric space heater would be sufficient to keep from freezing. the boiler is in a 24x34' building and is staying about 68 deg just from running the boiler with insulated jacket. I'm cant stress enough how well spray foam works!
Ohh well that makes more sense.. we just had three nights of -10 so that wouldn’t work here lol

 
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Post by CoalJockey » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 5:25 pm

Rob R. wrote:
Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 1:31 pm
No big deal. I figured that cover over the stoker lifted right off for service.
I think you guys misunderstood each other. Rob I think you mean the cover over the actual auger drive mechanism and air adjust and I think CAL thought perhaps you were talking about the insulated cabinet over the entire boiler.

That’s what I seen anyhow.

 
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Post by lincolnmania » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 5:39 pm

yea we want to see the stoker.


 
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Post by ASea » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 6:18 pm

:lol: TAKE IT ALL OFF! WOOO!

 
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Post by CAL » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 6:23 pm

.MP4 | 73.9MB | 20191226_181640.mp4
hopefully this helps!

hotblast; -10, I dont envy that! I guess since we are surrounded by water it is rare to get below 14 deg.

 
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Post by CAL » Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 6:44 pm

I should note that Ben, the main person behind this boiler at DS was running the one at his house off of batteries and a small solar panel for those of you concerned about using electricity.


 
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Post by CAL » Thu. Jan. 02, 2020 9:18 pm

Results of the first ton burned;
lasted 18 days or 111 pounds per day.
probably warmer than average 18 days but I'm happy for 4000 sq ft. so happy to not be feeding the forest eater!

 
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Post by swyman » Sat. Jan. 04, 2020 2:50 am

CAL wrote:
Thu. Jan. 02, 2020 9:18 pm
so happy to not be feeding the forest eater!
Was the best move I ever made also. I love my coal heat! Had a Central Boiler for 7 years so I know where you're coming from!

 
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Post by CAL » Sat. Jan. 04, 2020 5:30 pm

I had the largest central boiler made. 10 years old and already started welding leaks! A new one is like $15000. so much for "free heat"

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