The Rebirth of AHS Inc
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ATTN Business owners: You may advertise your companies coal related products and services for free in this section of the forum. Use the "Contact Admin" link at the bottom of any page or send a private message to Richard S. to become a "Verified Business Rep" so you can start new topics here.
Also note you are encouraged to respond to topics started by other members in other forums about your business. You may also start topics in other forums about your products if they are informational. As an example if you are a manufacturer of coal boilers you may start a topic in the boiler section on how to service it.
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- Verified Business Rep.
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Wed. Oct. 23, 2013 9:51 am
- Stoker Coal Boiler: Coal Gun S130
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Alaska Kodiak
- Coal Size/Type: Nut
- Other Heating: Wood Gun
- Contact:
The Coal Gun and Wood Gun boiler lines are now once again under the stewardship of Jeff and Phyllis Gingerich of Harrisonville, PA. After a bit over 4 years of the solid fuel boom and bust experience, the company that bought them out has elected to sell the business back, effective September 1, 2013. We are looking forward to reestablishing the relationships that made and kept us strong over the years. I will be maintaining the manufacturer's corner for them and welcome your input and questions. I have known Jeff and Phyllis for 15 years, having provided IT support for most of those years. I will be working with them, with Darren Bricker, and with a growing production/assembly team to build on past experience and to expand our circle of satisfied customers.
- whistlenut
- Member
- Posts: 3548
- Joined: Sat. Mar. 17, 2007 6:29 pm
- Location: Central NH, Concord area
- Stoker Coal Boiler: AA130's,260's, AHS130&260's,EFM900,GJ & V-Wert
- Hand Fed Coal Boiler: Franks,Itasca 415,Jensen, NYer 130,Van Wert
- Hot Air Coal Stoker Furnace: Alaska, EFM, Keystoker, Yellow Flame
- Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: Alaska, Keystoker-2,Leisure Line
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Alaska, Gibraltar, Keystone,Vc Vigilant 2
- Hand Fed Coal Furnace: Ford, Jensen, NYer, Van Wert,
- Baseburners & Antiques: Glenwoods
- Coal Size/Type: Barley, Buck, Rice ,Nut, Stove
- Other Heating: Oil HWBB
Welcome back to the forum,and I know you have been busy behind the scenes anyway.
LET THE FOLKS KNOW IF THE SHOWROOM AND SOME MANUFACTURING WILL STAY IN GREENCASTLE OR CHAMBERSBURG OR IN BOTH LOCATIONS.
LET THE FOLKS KNOW IF THE SHOWROOM AND SOME MANUFACTURING WILL STAY IN GREENCASTLE OR CHAMBERSBURG OR IN BOTH LOCATIONS.
- Hambden Bob
- Member
- Posts: 8549
- Joined: Mon. Jan. 04, 2010 10:54 am
- Location: Hambden Twp. Geauga County,Ohio
- Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: Harman 1998 Magnum Stoker
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Blower Model Coal Chubby 1982-Serial#0097
- Coal Size/Type: Rice-A-Roni ! / Nut
- Other Heating: Pro-Pain Forced Air
Here's to your success ! Let it rip,and please visit frequently. The Manufacturer's Corner could use some fresh news from AHS. Please keep it coming !
- ValterBorges
- Member
- Posts: 568
- Joined: Mon. Sep. 05, 2011 10:12 pm
- Location: Berlin, CT
Welcome,
Any plans to address the many concerns regarding puff backs?
Personally I would like to see some videos on the website about seasonal maintenance with step by step instructions, fine tuning advice, and better support network including outside of Penn.
Regards,
Valter Borges
S260 Owner
Any plans to address the many concerns regarding puff backs?
Personally I would like to see some videos on the website about seasonal maintenance with step by step instructions, fine tuning advice, and better support network including outside of Penn.
Regards,
Valter Borges
S260 Owner
- lsayre
- Member
- Posts: 21781
- Joined: Wed. Nov. 23, 2005 9:17 pm
- Location: Ohio
- Stoker Coal Boiler: AHS S130 Coal Gun
- Coal Size/Type: Lehigh Anthracite Pea
- Other Heating: Resistance Boiler (13.5 KW), ComfortMax 75
As I reflect back upon the period when I was experiencing (and complaining about) puff-backs, they only started AFTER I oiled some of my Harmony coal and began using the oiled stuff. After that was finally worked through and I got rid of it, along with fine tuning the ash grate temperature, I went the balance of the season with no puff-backs. I therefore do not personally recommend using freshly oiled (or oiled period for that matter) coal in an AHS Coal Gun. Perhaps I used too much oil. It would be good to receive comments on this matter from AHS.
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- Verified Business Rep.
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Wed. Oct. 23, 2013 9:51 am
- Stoker Coal Boiler: Coal Gun S130
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Alaska Kodiak
- Coal Size/Type: Nut
- Other Heating: Wood Gun
- Contact:
The main office and final assembly have moved back to Harrisonville, PA. Boiler vessel manufacturing will be at the plant in Chambersburg for the time being. We have units to show at the main office location.whistlenut wrote:Welcome back to the forum,and I know you have been busy behind the scenes anyway.
LET THE FOLKS KNOW IF THE SHOWROOM AND SOME MANUFACTURING WILL STAY IN GREENCASTLE OR CHAMBERSBURG OR IN BOTH LOCATIONS.
- dcrane
- Verified Business Rep.
- Posts: 3128
- Joined: Sun. Apr. 22, 2012 9:28 am
- Location: Easton, Ma.
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Crane 404
Chubby's back, AHS back, coal now being sold at little peach variaty stores to Fencing company's, etc. here in MA!
I think were seeing a change in times a commin'
Best wishes to you... keep the money & jobs in America!
I think were seeing a change in times a commin'
Best wishes to you... keep the money & jobs in America!
- EarthWindandFire
- Member
- Posts: 1594
- Joined: Sat. Dec. 18, 2010 12:02 pm
- Location: Connecticut
- Hot Air Coal Stoker Furnace: Leisure Line Lil' Heater.
- Other Heating: Oil Furnace and Kerosene Heaters.
This company has great potential, I hope you exploit the opportunity given by new (old) ownership. Most coal burning appliances are similar, not too many unique products or those protected by patent that make any one company stand-out. For example, I would buy another Leisure Line product because of their outstanding customer service even if another company had a better product. Therefore, its imperative that you develop GREAT customer service like your life depended on it, which it does. Both Harman and AHS suffer tremendously from poor customer service and this tarnish won't rub off by new ownership alone, it will take time and effort.
Best wishes!
Best wishes!
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- Verified Business Rep.
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Wed. Oct. 23, 2013 9:51 am
- Stoker Coal Boiler: Coal Gun S130
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Alaska Kodiak
- Coal Size/Type: Nut
- Other Heating: Wood Gun
- Contact:
We are committed to this. You'll be hearing more from us.Therefore, its imperative that you develop GREAT customer service like your life depended on it, which it does.
- labman
- Member
- Posts: 177
- Joined: Mon. Jan. 04, 2010 11:46 pm
- Location: Franklin County, Pa
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: harman mk II
- Coal Size/Type: nut
I realize this is a little outdated, but I was not in any shape to respond when this thread was fresh. Do you think it prudent to not have a showroom in a larger town such as Chambersburg? Harrisonville is such a bustling city after all!
That being said; Congrats on getting AHS back on track from Mr. Wise!
That being said; Congrats on getting AHS back on track from Mr. Wise!