Kingwood Boiler

 
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Post by Carl » Sun. Nov. 02, 2014 4:18 pm

I purchased a used kingwood boiler and I'm having trouble finding any information about it.
The closest thing I can find to it is an energy king. Anyone know anything about this?


 
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Post by McGiever » Sun. Nov. 02, 2014 4:21 pm

Pictures if you please.

 
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Post by Carl » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 7:07 am

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Post by blrman07 » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 7:15 am

Looks kinda like a Real early version of the Claytons without the auto damper air intake thingamagiggy.


 
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Post by McGiever » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 7:25 am

Yeah, resembles the Clayton internals but built into a boiler.
Single grate under tapered brick walls...not so good for coal, okay for wood. ;)

Unusual with only bottom air, would encourage puff backs if/when opening upper door at wrong time.

 
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Post by hotblast1357 » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 7:31 am

Very similar to my stove and another members lightning, they can work very good with anthracite with just a couple tweaks, lightning already has all this covered in a thread for tending the Clayton furnace, check it out, there's so much great info here, make sure the great is in right side up, that makes a big difference to start with, if you need anything or any questions don't be afraid to ask! You'll do good with this. Fill the rest of your info in, someone might live close to you and can help you out

 
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Post by coaledsweat » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 8:21 am

That is very similar to the Steel King I had. I recommend banking the coal when reloading with that V shaped firebox to avoid some issues.

 
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Post by Rob R. » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 8:53 am

I don't see any air holes in the grate? Is it covered with something?

 
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Post by Carl » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 2:41 pm

Sorry yes it does have holes in the grate it is just covered with some ash. I was in the middle of installing it and cleaning it when I snapped the pics.

 
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Post by Carl » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 2:46 pm

The gentlemen I bought it from said he burned nut in this unit and then stove when it got below zero. Does that sound ok to you guys?

 
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Post by Lightning » Mon. Nov. 03, 2014 3:48 pm

Yes, absolutely.. Nut size works good and stove size works even better. I'm using a mix of both this year and love it so far. Please scrape the internal walls of the firebox right down to the metal. All that build up of funk in there will inhibit heat transfer to the water.

I assume it will be totally manual control of burn rate? If so, you'll want a barometric damper and a manometer installed. Both are cheap and easy. The manometer will be a huge help with getting the draft pressure right. The baro will keep heat output and burn rate steady.

Check the link in my signature. I use a furnace very similar to your boiler. :)

 
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Post by Carl » Wed. Nov. 05, 2014 10:54 am

Anyone know what relief valve I should put in thing boiler? My local supply house only had ones made for oil or gas boilers. They were not to excited about me using one of those on a coal stove.


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