Lit the M-55 in August

I absolutely refuse to use heat from June 1 - Sep 30. We'll put on our winter jackets if need be.

nailed_nailer said:

It was a cold rainy windy day on Saturday.
The house was damp and chilled. Mid 50's outside

Poured in a bag of TS (MWP) leftovers
Hit the start button and in about 20 minutes all was comfy in the house.

Let it run for about 3 hours (basically on Idle)

Was nice to have a flame in the Living room again

Only 0 more pellet shopping days left !

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That M55 is a nice stove!
Is the Auger shaft 5/8" or 3/4" ?

Saturday was the day of the big Kennedy wedding down there! Did you see anyone famous?

The EF-3, that I was working on is gone now. The new Gleason-Avery ball bearing auger motor and nylatron auger bearing I installed on the 3/4" auger shaft (pre-2008 stove) should make it last forever!
Do you still have your EF-2? Does it have the BIG 3/4" auger shaft?

Just doing a study
See pics of my collection
Standard 5/8" SAE 841 bronze oilite needs cleaning and lubrication
Nylon - permanent lubed 5/8" better than bronze
Nylatron - harder and permanent lube for use with a large 3/4" diameter heavy duty auger shaft - best combo for a top feeder!


P.S. I was down there Sunday and went to your local brewery! Which one is the favorite?

nailed_nailer said:

Don,

I still have the EF-2 (in standby)
not sure what auger is in it. Came with it. lol
Don't drink anymore but used to love the Cape Cod Red
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Hi Mike

With a little work rebuilding that EF-2 by installing an enviro digital control panel and new auger bearing and motor, it could automatically heat part of the house if needed?

nice, Nailer. i never closed the M55 for the summer, either. first time.

Have friends that refuse to turn on there furnace until thanksgiving and off after first day of spring.