Kewanee Coal Boiler

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Post by wellwupdo » Sun. Feb. 06, 2011 2:38 pm

Hello Everyone!

I'm visiting my mom and step-dad. They have an old Kewanee Coal Boiler in their basement that has since been replaced with a newer oil burner. The Kewanee was converted to burn oil before they went with a newer, more efficient model. The firebricks look to be in good shape.

I guess my question is: can anyone provide me with information and value of these units? They're looking to sell it. I know it is all cast and will need some repairs for a full refurb (i.e., new jacket and doors, etc.).

The top of the boiler is rounded with a bunch of holes and pipes exiting (heat exhaust,or baffles, possibly :?: ).

The plate states the following information:
Kewanee Boiler Corporation
Square Heat Type R Boiler
Heating Surface: 53sq. ft.
Max W.P. Steam: 15LB.
Max W.P. Water: 30LB.
Mech. Fired: 216,000 BTU/HR
Hand Fired: 178,000 BTU/HR
Use Baffle For Oil or Gas Firing

I know how picture-oriented you all are but at this time I'm unable to provide any.

Really interested in knowing how much to ask for this unit.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 
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Post by tsb » Sun. Feb. 06, 2011 2:51 pm

These guys have it all.
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Post by wellwupdo » Sun. Feb. 06, 2011 10:38 pm

Thanks for the link, tsb.

Now if we can figure out a value, we'll be in great shape.

 
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Post by Sting » Mon. Feb. 07, 2011 10:01 am

I am not so sure that its a cast vessel --- but pictures would be fun

As to value -- ?

I would value at 2 or 3 cents a pound with out the bit stoker to go under it


 
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Post by steamup » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 10:01 pm

Sting wrote:I am not so sure that its a cast vessel --- but pictures would be fun

As to value -- ?

I would value at 2 or 3 cents a pound with out the bit stoker to go under it
Last load of scrap I got 10 cents a pound for!

Old cast iron boilers are a crap shoot. Some people will monkey with them, but without a stoker and jacket it isn't worth much more than scrap price. Getting cast parts is sometimes impossible without having them custom cast at great cost.

My Dad had a nice steel boiler in his basement that was an old coal boiler that was still perfectly solid. No stoker or jacket. It took 4 men to drag it a few feet. The only way out of the basement was to knock a hole in the basement wall or using a fire wrench. After doing an economic analysis, the fire wrench was used and trip to the scrap yard was taken.

 
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Post by Sting » Wed. Feb. 09, 2011 10:10 pm

Wouldn't you expect 10 vents a pound if you had to pay 3 in the basement?

 
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Post by steamup » Thu. Feb. 10, 2011 12:27 pm

Sting wrote:Wouldn't you expect 10 vents a pound if you had to pay 3 in the basement?
I get your point now. I am too much of a do it youself kind of guy.

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