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  1. 03-16-2005, 11:12 AM #1
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    Does anyone have experience with them? First hand experience that is.

    I have been researching them and they seem too good to be true. What are the downsides besides having to fill them daily and having to empty ashes?

    Are there any operational limitations or set-backs? I have heard that during the spring and fall months sometimes it is hard to regulate them but there are products that regulate themselves thru auto dampers.

    I need first hand info

    thanks in advance!
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  2. 03-16-2005, 01:33 PM #2
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  3. 03-16-2005, 01:39 PM #3
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    Its like any thing else,if its installed to spec there the cats meow.Be ready to spend a bundle with all the controls and parts you will need.There really nice IMHO
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  4. 03-16-2005, 02:57 PM #4
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    splus,

    do you have one? Which make and model do you run? How many BTU per day do you get? Do you have forced hot air system tied to it, hydro-air or radiant? How far away from the house is your unit?

    Electronically speaking, do you have the household thermostats tied into the circ pump on the furnace or do you operate the automation for the furnace and the HVAC system independently of one another?

    thanks
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  5. 03-16-2005, 07:30 PM #5
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    Centralboiler.com is a solid up to date unit.I have designed a couple systems.One was with a hydronic coil on an forced air furnace.another a radiant floor heat with a indirect hot water heater this one i used a plate heat exchanger,if you dont have a backup i would get a dual fuel unit.Each zone has its own pump and stat,i like to use primary secondary pumping for these systems also .
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  6. 03-17-2005, 09:13 AM #6
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    Splus,

    I am actually building near you. I would be interested in sitting with you and having you help me design my entire HVAC system, maybe install as well. I am looking for someone with experience tying wood furnaces into radiant floors / hydro air systems.

    Are you interested?

    my e-mail is davebarnes21@hotmail.com
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  7. 03-17-2005, 10:13 AM #7
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    The outdoor wood boilers are meant to heat multiple buildings, like a house and a barn.

    They have a high heat output, and they smolder away all day wasting heat.

    You fill them up with four foot logs and will burn twice as much wood as you need.
    The way we build has a greater impact on our comfort, energy consumption and IAQ than any HVAC system we install.

    http://www.ductstrap.com/
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  8. 03-17-2005, 04:56 PM #8
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  9. 03-18-2005, 02:52 PM #9
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    splus,

    you out there?
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