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    Froiling - what are the 2 pipes in the back?

    We just installed a Froiling 20/30 where I work. On the back of the boiler, middle-left hand side, there are 2 pipes that exit the boiler. They look...
    Thread by: sparke, Feb 29, 2012, 22 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    New skins on the Greenfire

    I had these skins fabricated last summer. I used the original skins to encapsulate the insulation inside the boiler. You will notice handles on the...
    Thread by: sparke, Feb 7, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Burning coal in my Seton

    Well as most of you know, I have a refractory mass boiler, not exactly a Seton. However, this may work in Seton's, Greenwood's, Adobe's,...
    Thread by: sparke, Jan 13, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Froiling and other Renewable Energy appliances at local community college.

    I am the facility manager at a local community college. The college is offering a new program revolving around renewable energy. We are in the...
    Thread by: sparke, Dec 31, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  5. sparke
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    The "new and improved Greenwood boiler"

    http://www.greenwoodusa.com/frontier-series-indoor-gasification-boiler-photos.php I see some very interesting design changes, specifically the way...
    Thread by: sparke, Sep 11, 2011, 34 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  6. sparke
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    Dangerous way to clean Seton Hex, but damn it works good!

    So I ran out of dry wood in Feb. and I have been burning green wood since : ( As a result the Hex needs regular cleaning. I did not want...
    Thread by: sparke, Apr 25, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  7. sparke
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    Seton/Greenwood owners; Does your stove pipe ever overheat?

    For the second time this season my stove pipe temps have reached high temps. I am guessing 7-800 (High temp silicone burned up and turned to...
    Thread by: sparke, Jan 12, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  8. sparke
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    Jaspi Boiler, 4 cord of wood, and tank for sale in Maine

    I just ran across this listing. I don't know if this is a good deal or not. If I remember correctly, the Jaspi uses natural draft for gasification...
    Thread by: sparke, Dec 18, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  9. sparke
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    Epiphany for Greenwood, Greenfire, Seton, etc... Induced draft theory vs creosote and moisture issue

    I have said many times that draft is one of the most critical issues for proper operation with this style boiler. I posted this thread last year:...
    Thread by: sparke, Dec 11, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  10. sparke
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    1200 gallon pressurized tank install w/pics.

    Insulated Box: I did not catalog this install as well as I should have. I got wrapped up into project and forgot to take pics when I was insulating...
    Thread by: sparke, Dec 7, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  11. sparke
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    Atmos on ebay

    One day left on this 138K BTU Atmos. Current bid $2600. Could be a sweet deal for someone. I am not connected in anyway to the sale......
    Thread by: sparke, Nov 16, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  12. sparke
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    Can paint on storage tank be toxic when it heats up to 180* or higher?

    I am heating up my pressurized storage tank for the first time. As the tank heats up I am noticing some new aromas. Some of the smells are to be...
    Thread by: sparke, Oct 29, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  13. sparke
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    Drilling and tapping a propane tank

    I do not have enough ports for temp gauges and I can not find a welder. Has anyone drilled and tapped a propane tank directly? Are the tank walls...
    Thread by: sparke, Oct 14, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  14. sparke
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    Back Saver - Homemade firewood processor.

    I have 2 herniated discs which makes cutting and splitting firewood a very difficult chore. Since I am not ready to give up burning wood I decided...
    Thread by: sparke, Jul 26, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: The Gear
  15. sparke
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    Best place to purchase an expansion tank.

    Can anyone give me a lead on the best place to purchase an expansion tank for pressurized storage? I have been watching ebay and craigslist but have...
    Thread by: sparke, Jul 8, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  16. sparke
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    Maneuvering 1000 gallon tank through bulkhead into basement solo.

    I had to remove two courses of blocks to have enough clearance. They bust out very easy with a sledge hammer. The replacement materials cost...
    Thread by: sparke, Jul 5, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  17. sparke
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    1000 gallon home made tank cause corrosion issues?

    [code]I just picked up a 1000 gallon tank very cheap. I think is is made out of galvanized steel. The tank is built just like a propane tank and is...
    Thread by: sparke, Jun 21, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  18. sparke
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    Vermiculite and cement to make refractory?

    Can anyone tell me what is the best way/ratio to mix vermiculite and cement to make high temp refractory? Can you use regular Portland cement or do...
    Thread by: sparke, May 13, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  19. sparke
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    Draft for Seton style boiler - Lesson relearned

    In January I decided to take my draft inducer off and see how my boiler would run. My normal chimney draft with this boiler is around .03 wc. I ran...
    Thread by: sparke, Mar 9, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Wood burning boilers illegal in Washington State?

    I was at the expo today in Bangor Maine. Incredible expo , no idea that event is so big. Out of all the boilers I saw I was most impressed with...
    Thread by: sparke, May 2, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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