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can any one please post a pic of one of these stoves. Found one for sale for 500 and thinking about buying because I can get washed stoker coal for free at work, but not sure what one looks like and don't want to drive 2 hours before I know what I going for.

I got your PM, I will attatch pics, if you have any questions on it feel free to give me a call. If you can find one in good condition for less than 600, i'd go for it.

What size pipe is on this stove. I currently only have 6 inch thimble into 7 inch tile chimney. I am planning on building new 8 inch and coal bin , but not till summer.

6" flue outlet on the stove, but on mine I go immediately into a sheet metal box about 16"x16"x20" as a fly ash collector and then into an 8" flue with baro. I highly reccomend a "magic heat" type heat reclaimer on these and the addition of a large squirrel cage fan in place of the fan that came with it from the factory; this will substantially increase the efficiency of the stove. If you have existing ductwork, this furnace works great as an "add-on" type forced air furnace to place parallel with your current gas/oil/etc. furnace/airhandler by adding both a return and hot air plenum and closing off the front vents.

What is the BTU output rating on this mini furnace?

Greg L

It depends on a number of factors including the coal being burned, but depending on feedrate, i'd estimate between 90,000-150,000 btu/hour Output properly setup and adjusted. It can go higher, but the stack temp and frequency of clinker removal makes this impractical.

Berlin, do you have any pic of your box and flu. THinking changing mine some.

Well I just returned from my adventure to the rich Hocking coal fields of Ohio with my dump truck full of Combustioneer. 225 miles round trip and 60 dollars in diesel . Some poor fellow decided to install wood eating outdoor furnace (Sucker) and was nice enough to sell me all of his coal fired appliances.....So here is what I came home with. A very nice Combustioneer Model 77 , a Will-Burt model 30 stoker with 3 retorts , 2 feed augers and a spare transmission that fits perfectly in the Will-Burt Model 24FA Furnace that also came (I didnt even know Will-Burt made furnaces) and a lot of pipe. Furnace needs minor sheet metal work before this summer install, but not a problem. Plus a little bit of paperwork for both which I will scan soon and share. How much did all of this cost.......700 dollars!!! Will try to post a few pics tomorrow

Willis wrote:Well I just returned from my adventure to the rich Hocking coal fields of Ohio with my dump truck full of Combustioneer. 225 miles round trip and 60 dollars in diesel . Some poor fellow decided to install wood eating outdoor furnace (Sucker) and was nice enough to sell me all of his coal fired appliances.....So here is what I came home with. A very nice Combustioneer Model 77 , a Will-Burt model 30 stoker with 3 retorts , 2 feed augers and a spare transmission that fits perfectly in the Will-Burt Model 24FA Furnace that also came (I didnt even know Will-Burt made furnaces) and a lot of pipe. Furnace needs minor sheet metal work before this summer install, but not a problem. Plus a little bit of paperwork for both which I will scan soon and share. How much did all of this cost.......700 dollars!!! Will try to post a few pics tomorrow

Saw that on craigs list, only advertised the 2 stoves Never seen a 24FA, waiting on pics . Would have checked it out if I know he had the 30 and parts, my loss your gain

Willis, that's a really great buy !! I'm looking forward to the photos.. lots of photos please .

I used an Iron Fireman, Model S30 I think it's the predessor to your stoker.. I'm interested in seeing the other items too..

Greg L

I couldnt wait any longer, I just had to see what this thing looked like together

That reminds me of this furnace that I see around here from time to time...
http://peasefeedandcoal.com/Warrior-150-225.html
I thought I had a good photo of this model furnace but I can't find it right now so I posted the link.....they're 'fire engine' red with a black firebox door and look sharp IMO.
If you restore that you should paint it red

Have you had time to assemble either of the units and put it back in service??

Inquiring minds want to know.. well, OK,,, I'm just being nosey..

Greg L