- Nov 14, 2011
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Looking at upgrading from a Jetstream to a Vedolux Lambda 450. Anybody running one of these boilers? Impressions ?
I largely burn Douglas Fir and hemlock split a seasoned 2 years under cover before burning. I'm hoping to batch burn one load to bring my 1245 gallon storage tank to temperature 145/185 F , do you think your 350 could do it or should I stick to the 450?I'm into my second winter with a Vedolux Lambda 350 and it's working perfectly. You can read about my boiler project at
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-first-winter-with-a-new-vedolux-350.180481/
Thanks for your hands-on-advice. Hands on experience is invaluable. I will go with the 450.A full load Douglas Fir / Ponderosa Pine mix increases the temperature of the my 500 gallons of stored water around 50 to 55°F. For 1245 gallons that would be a temperature increase of 21°F. The volume of the firebox in the 450 is 41% larger than the 350 which means that the 450 would produce a 30°F increase in water temperature of 1245 gallons with each burn. For the tank volume you have the 450 or the 650 would be a better match.
I bought the Lambda 450 this morning.Will be watching this one.![]()
CongratulationsI bought the Lambda 450 this morning.
Wow - nice. Now we're going to need pics. Lotsa pics.I bought the Lambda 450 this morning.
The Jetstream is still a good boiler and is likely more efficient than the Lambda unit that I have bought. The Jetstream has two short comings for me. It has a relatively small fire box so it has to be feed every hour or hour and a half for six to seven hours of a batch burn all be it every second or third day. The second short coming is the factor of its pressurized firebox and the fine pumice that seems to be spread throughout the house even though the boiler is in a concrete room separated from the rest of the house.Why are you changing boilers?
Good choice.I installed an older Vedolux 37 that I bought on kijji a ago.The Vedolux was never used and my Jetstream was 22 years old and on the second refactory.The Vedolux heats up much faster and puts out more btus.I am finding it easier to use.Congratulations
The bolts that make the feet for the boiler are they set in a inch or so from the outside fairing if they are I don't have to make any adjustments to my dolly . The dolly is 23 9/16" between the angle iron rails .I'm into my second winter with a Vedolux Lambda 350 and it's working perfectly. You can read about my boiler project at
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-first-winter-with-a-new-vedolux-350.180481/
I am amazed you found a Vedo on Kijiji. Given your location. Amazed and astounded actually. Wow.Good choice.I installed an older Vedolux 37 that I bought on kijji a ago.The Vedolux was never used and my Jetstream was 22 years old and on the second refactory.The Vedolux heats up much faster and puts out more btus.I am finding it easier to use.
Looking forward to following along...you (or the misses) always does a nice job of documenting your projects well with pictures...The bolts that make the feet for the boiler are they set in a inch or so from the outside fairing if they are I don't have to make any adjustments to my dolly . The dolly is 23 9/16" between the angle iron rails .
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I have a bit of a hill to travel to get the Vedolux to the basement.
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I went 1 1/2 seasons with a Blaze King Princess in my basement and it didn't work out.When you had a gasification furnace all else doesn't cut it.I looked on kijji over a few weeks and 2 used Vedoluxs showed up in Ontario but looked well used.,I checked Manitoba next and there it was a Vedolux 37 never used sitting in a corner of a shop near Winnipeg. Dean at Smokless Heat said he sold it about 7-8 years ago.The loading pump and stand also came with it.There was a small issue with the fan motor not turning,I adjusted the finns and it is working fine now.The price worked out to be very reasonable.Burning wood is so much easier now.If you are in the Port Hood area stop by and check my system out.My ph.902-631-0862I am amazed you found a Vedo on Kijiji. Given your location. Amazed and astounded actually. Wow.
Thanks for the offer of having a look ,but I'm on the North end of Vancouver Island in BC .I went 1 1/2 seasons with a Blaze King Princess in my basement and it didn't work out.When you had a gasification furnace all else doesn't cut it.I looked on kijji over a few weeks and 2 used Vedoluxs showed up in Ontario but looked well used.,I checked Manitoba next and there it was a Vedolux 37 never used sitting in a corner of a shop near Winnipeg. Dean at Smokless Heat said he sold it about 7-8 years ago.The loading pump and stand also came with it.There was a small issue with the fan motor not turning,I adjusted the finns and it is working fine now.The price worked out to be very reasonable.Burning wood is so much easier now.If you are in the Port Hood area stop by and check my system out.My ph.902-631-0862
You are welcome also hobbyheater,I am onThe most Beatific Island Cape Breton Island on the eastern end of Nova Scotia. I had meant Maple1 being he was in Nova Scotia.My lord this is a big Country .Thanks for the offer of having a look ,but I'm on the North end of Vancouver Island in BC .
I am on the other end of the province, half hour from NB border. Love my Vedo setup, wish there had been one to check out in 2012 when I did mine. I was totally on my own then. Well, I had this place - that was a huge help. Maybe I got lucky in that mostly everything ended up working great. I think you are the only other gasser user I am aware of in the province, let alone another Vedo person.I went 1 1/2 seasons with a Blaze King Princess in my basement and it didn't work out.When you had a gasification furnace all else doesn't cut it.I looked on kijji over a few weeks and 2 used Vedoluxs showed up in Ontario but looked well used.,I checked Manitoba next and there it was a Vedolux 37 never used sitting in a corner of a shop near Winnipeg. Dean at Smokless Heat said he sold it about 7-8 years ago.The loading pump and stand also came with it.There was a small issue with the fan motor not turning,I adjusted the finns and it is working fine now.The price worked out to be very reasonable.Burning wood is so much easier now.If you are in the Port Hood area stop by and check my system out.My ph.902-631-0862
Right away , I have someone who is interested in the Jetstream.Awesome. Are you installing right away or is this for next year?