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  1. kevindauch
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    Tarm Solo Plus 40 Kettling

    Is the boiler level, on top. You want the air vent to be @ the highest point. If not, then air can remain on the top of the boiler an then you will...
    Post by: kevindauch, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  2. kevindauch
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    I thought its called gasification not a SMOKIFICATION

    What does the secondary chamber look like when it is running? Are you getting a good flame? Can you send a pic? I don't have a Wood Gun, but it...
    Post by: kevindauch, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  3. kevindauch
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    boiler temp return protection question

    I don't believe that installing a mixing valve on the return of your boiler will give you more btus. The purpose of a mixing valve is to protect the...
    Post by: kevindauch, Nov 30, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  4. kevindauch
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    Expansion tank location

    Typically you install the expansion tank on the low pressure side, right before the first circulator pump. That way the pump is not rising the...
    Post by: kevindauch, Aug 12, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  5. kevindauch
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    Gassification sizing

    I have storage, but I usually fill it twice a day, right before I go to bed and then before I go to work in the morning. The morning load is usually...
    Post by: kevindauch, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  6. kevindauch
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    Gassification sizing

    Hi besjoux I'm not up on Empyre, but it looks similar to my Tarm solo 40 which heats my 2700 sq ft log home with 18 foot cathedral ceilings. I...
    Post by: kevindauch, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  7. kevindauch
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    Red Pine worth the hassle for my Econoburn?

    I use pine, and it burns quick. I use it when starting fires, kindling, 3-4 pieces of pine then hardwood on top. Just an FYI, I have heard that red...
    Post by: kevindauch, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  8. kevindauch
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    Another boiler sizing question

    From the info you provided, I would say a 40kw (140k btu) boiler would be fine. If your Peerless boiler keeps up, then the gasser should have no...
    Post by: kevindauch, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  9. kevindauch
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    TOO MUCH PRESSURE

    It sounds to me like the fill valve is at fault. If it is set too high, then when your system cooled, it added water. Next you added heat and then...
    Post by: kevindauch, Apr 18, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  10. kevindauch
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    House doesnt heat up like it used to

    Does it have a catalytic converter? If so then it may need replacement.
    Post by: kevindauch, Dec 30, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  11. kevindauch
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    Tarm turbulator question

    It sounds right to me. When my stack temp gets past 400, it's time to clean the tubes. My fan runs for quite a time after the fire is out, but will...
    Post by: kevindauch, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  12. kevindauch
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    First Post in the Boiler Room

    Observing the boiler run on a cold night is a great metric to observe. You can also do a quick calculation of how many feet of baseboard heat that...
    Post by: kevindauch, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  13. kevindauch
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    MULTIPLE UNITS TO SERVICE 400,000 BTU ?

    I believe that Econoburn has a 500,000 btu unit.
    Post by: kevindauch, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  14. kevindauch
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    Tarm Boiler: Ash in Flue Pipe

    Do you clean out the ash from the bottom of the boiler every day when you load it?
    Post by: kevindauch, Nov 25, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  15. kevindauch
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    Tarm Thumping

    Between the metal and refractory base that hold the nozzle, there is fiberglass rope. It should be down a ways, but some how one end made it to the...
    Post by: kevindauch, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  16. kevindauch
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    Tarm Thumping

    I had a similar thing and it was the fiberglass rope that seals the refractory base to the metal was missing in a spot. Replaced a section of rope...
    Post by: kevindauch, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  17. kevindauch
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    Advice on Moving Econburn Into Basement

    I put down piece of 3/4" plywood over the stairs and lowered mine in with an exevator with chain hoist attached to the bucket. Put a piece of metal...
    Post by: kevindauch, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  18. kevindauch
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    IS 740 GALLONS ENOUGH STORAGE FOR A SOLO 60?

    I would go with the 1110 gallons. The more storage, the less time between firings, the happier you are.
    Post by: kevindauch, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  19. kevindauch
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    Should i have a tank made?

    Myth Busters proved what 4 psi can do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8-JBgIlMyc
    Post by: kevindauch, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  20. kevindauch
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    Tarm flue temp question

    My flue thermometer usually reads ~400 degrees max. When it hits 500 it's time to clean the tubes.
    Post by: kevindauch, Dec 22, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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