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  1. Jackpine Savage
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    Why are gasification boilers mostly found in the Northeast?

    The upper midwest is right up there in the 'smartest state' ranking too. Of course Minnesota has jebaty, that definitely skews us higher. Just...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, May 10, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  2. Jackpine Savage
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    Why are gasification boilers mostly found in the Northeast?

    Some seem to think that they are.
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, May 10, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  3. Jackpine Savage
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    Portable woods stove.

    Here's another company that makes lightweight stoves. They've been around for quite awhile: http://www.fourdog.com/index.htm
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Mar 25, 2010 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  4. Jackpine Savage
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    Best isnsulation under radiant tubing.

    Here is the thread I referred to: http://radnet.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4771065301/m/424103362
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  5. Jackpine Savage
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    Best isnsulation under radiant tubing.

    One variable you need to consider is what type of floor covering you are trying to 'push' the heat through. If you have carpeting for example you are...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Jan 18, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  6. Jackpine Savage
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    How many zones can you run with 1 load circulator?

    I have a Grundfos 15-58 with four zones hooked up. I will eventually have 6 zones. I do have a differential bypass valve to divert some of the flow...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  7. Jackpine Savage
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    Manifolds - build or buy?

    I just got my radiant system going a couple nights ago, just in time for our coldest night so far this year, -30. I used Mr. Pex / Safelink...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Jan 4, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  8. Jackpine Savage
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    Attic insulation next step to properly wood heated home?

    It would be worth your time to eliminate all air infiltration between the living space and the attic before you add more insulation. Use spray foam...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Dec 23, 2009 in forum: The Green Room
  9. Jackpine Savage
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    acoustical sealant - where to buy????

    I don't know for sure. I was recently helping a BIL work on a new church where they used it on the edges of all the vapor barrier. It is some sticky...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Dec 6, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  10. Jackpine Savage
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    acoustical sealant - where to buy????

    I just spotted some in Menards if you have one of those around. It was only available in the large tubes, located in amongst the tubes of adhesive.
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Dec 6, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  11. Jackpine Savage
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    how to install a quiet radiant loop-floor joist

    I'm in the process of installing Tekmar 541 thermostats. You can optionally add a slab sensor to them. I've got a one slab sensor that is in...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Nov 3, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  12. Jackpine Savage
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    zone valves for boilers in series

    I'm using an Erie PopTop valve and Taco SR501 for the transformer and relay.
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  13. Jackpine Savage
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    Use loose straw or bales for insulating tanks

    Do some searches on straw bale construction. They completely cover the bales with stucco. I think that would be hard to do in an existing structure....
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  14. Jackpine Savage
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    Places to buy Hydronic supplies?

    Here are a couple more places to check out. I've done business with them and have been satisfied. House Needs Design Heating
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  15. Jackpine Savage
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    Aluminum Plate Recommendation

    Disclaimer, I'm not a heating professional. I am in the process of my own radiant heat and boiler install, it is possibly the longest running project...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  16. Jackpine Savage
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    Very old "crate" wood

    If it burns too hot and you need to 'slow it down' stack it tightly in the firebox with minimal airspaces.
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Variable Circ boiler protection ?

    I'm about to finish my Tarm boiler piping and this has gotten my attention too. I had planned on a Tekmar 156 to control the boiler and using the...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  18. Jackpine Savage
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    In-floor radiant - how close to the rim joists???

    I removed the fiberglass insulation from my rim joists last winter. I was amazed at the drafts (breeze) that came through. I went the foam...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Question On Those 350' Wind Turbines Popping Up Everywhere

    Has everyone seen the video of what happens when they spin too fast? [media]
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, May 28, 2009 in forum: The Green Room
  20. Jackpine Savage
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    Help Planning Radiant Garage Slab...

    I'm no expert either. From what I've read, I agree there would be no reason to use pex-al-pex in the OP's garage slab. You also wouldn't want to pull...
    Post by: Jackpine Savage, May 10, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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