I just thought I would share some results after operating my OWB for the first week. It seems like this thing has exceded my expectations which does'nt happen often.
I have the temperature controller set at 185f and damper will open at 175f.
I am loading between 10-15 logs 4"-7" x 24" long all seasoned maple.
I am getting 24hrs burn time with a couple logs still left and water temp maintained at 185f.
The weather for this past week has been in the 20's and lows in the teens.
My inside boiler seems to running at 175-185f so the 40 plate heat exchanger seems to be transfering heat really well.
I did not have to install a wrap around pump on my inside boiler. I just turned my low limit aquastat down to around 110f so the propane does'nt come on.
I still don't know why I have a 5 degree difference between the supply at the OWB and where it comes into the basement wall. I am thinking the gauges are not calibrated right. I did calibrate them before I installed them using a glass of ice water.
Well that about sums it up. I am real happy about this.
No more high propane bills for me.
My boys are real proud of their wood pile.