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  1. kofkorn
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    25-pdvc=best stove

    We've had our PDV since '08. We absolutely love it. We're heating about 2500 sqft on two levels and it had no problem keeping up this week when it...
    Post by: kofkorn, Jan 26, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  2. kofkorn
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    25 pdv not heating

    My apologies, you sir, are correct. Mode "D" is for the PDV-C.
    Post by: kofkorn, Dec 10, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  3. kofkorn
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    25 pdv not heating

    Two things that I can think of that might cause that. 1) make sure that there is a jumper on the thermostat connector on the back of the circuit...
    Post by: kofkorn, Dec 9, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  4. kofkorn
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    Englander PDVC-25 Upper Auger Issue

    When you unplug the stove, you are making it "forget" any previous errors and codes. It then goes through a normal start cycle. I would think that...
    Post by: kofkorn, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  5. kofkorn
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    DHW -- Oil vs Electric, getting closer to real numbers.

    The thing about the heat pump water heaters is that they are actually able to get better than 100% efficiency. By drawing heat from the air, they...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  6. kofkorn
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    DHW -- Oil vs Electric, getting closer to real numbers.

    I honestly haven't fired it up yet. I installed the vacuum break on the wrong side of the system, and I need to correct that before filling it...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 21, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  7. kofkorn
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    DHW -- Oil vs Electric, getting closer to real numbers.

    We have it in our basement, so space isn't a concern. With the pellet stove and solar panels on the roof, I hate using two tanks of oil each year...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 21, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  8. kofkorn
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    DHW -- Oil vs Electric, getting closer to real numbers.

    The state of MA is currently offering a rebate of $1000 on a hybrid heat pump heater if it's installed by 12/31. It's listed as a rebate on a...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  9. kofkorn
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    gaining heat out of an Englander

    The heat ranges aren't really in order. Not sure what ranges A or B do, but I do know that C is hotter than D. Be careful what ranges you put...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  10. kofkorn
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    Having issues with Englander Hopper in regards to pellets sticking

    I lined mine with high temp aluminum tape. It's been four years and I've never had the pellets hang up since. Took about twenty minutes, and I've...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  11. kofkorn
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    HOW LONG DOES A BAG OF PELLETS LAST

    Far too many variables. Which stove; what setting; which pellets; thermostat or not; So many things. In the early fall with my 25PDV on low, with...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  12. kofkorn
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    Rise on flue pipe on Englander stove? Or not?

    I normally don't like to disagree with Smokey, but it's not a good idea to unplug a running stove. When you unplug it, you eliminate the ground...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  13. kofkorn
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    Running a Stove on a Generator

    It sounds like your gen set was not putting out 60 Hz power. The frequency of the power is even more important than the voltage. Most household...
    Post by: kofkorn, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  14. kofkorn
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    How big generator to rum pellet stove

    There are few, if any generators that DON'T output a "pure" sine wave. The problem with generators is the frequency of the wave. The motor needs...
    Post by: kofkorn, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  15. kofkorn
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    Lets talk generators!

    The dots signify the different feed lines. If you use that cord, balance the loads between the different dots. I wouldn't suggest using both the...
    Post by: kofkorn, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  16. kofkorn
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    Lets talk generators!

    A 120/240 outlet has four wires. Two 120 feed wires, a neutral, and a ground. The way it works is that when one of the feed wires is giving +120v...
    Post by: kofkorn, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  17. kofkorn
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    need slippery hopper trick

    I lined mine with aluminum duct tape. It's been there for four years now and I've never had the pellets stack up. I would definitely suggest...
    Post by: kofkorn, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  18. kofkorn
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    englander start up times question.

    Get the MAPP torch with the self lighter. I love mine. I could care less if the ignitor works.
    Post by: kofkorn, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  19. kofkorn
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    What size truck

    One ton at a time with our Highlander and a 6.5x10 trailer. Fork truck puts them on and an old International with forks takes them right off. The...
    Post by: kofkorn, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
  20. kofkorn
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    Summers Heat 55-SHP22L

    Your ash color looks about right, but you're getting a lot of build up of ash afterward. I think you're getting a clean burn, but you will want to...
    Post by: kofkorn, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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