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Changes made recently Hi John, Since you received your furnace, we are having the metal precut with a plasma cutter and we are doing that in-house as well on the smaller parts. All of the tin is cut tighter and we no longer use silicone. We now use butyl tape for a nice neat...

We listened to what everyone had to say on here and aftermarket modifications aren't necessary anymore! Shavers now have the same digital thermostat if you want it, as well as the solenoid activated damper. All furnaces have insulation under the stove as well as insulation in the door...

Great news! Shaver Furnace is proud to announce that the Shaver Pro Series 165, 250, 2900 and 340 models have ALL been tested and certified to be high efficient; meaning 75% efficient or better and this allows us to offer you a certificate to get the $1500 Federal Tax Credit (or up to 30% of...

Stripped down shaver We already do! Some go to the folks who put them in sheds and other buildings (no tin insulation or roof structure or back door. Some go overseas, because they can't use our 110V electrical components anyway. Some go to dealers who do their own mods, like many...

Insulation improvements Hi, I agree that there are people that have insulation problems. I don't know why but the new insulation in the bottom and the front door will help that issue. Best regards, Ben

Solarguard and the Cold Weather Package Hi Steve, The Cold Weather Package gives you Solarguard IN ADDITION to R11 fiberglass in the walls. Since Solarguard is the only insulation that will fit in the walls with the fiberglass AND it handles the three types of heat loss (including...

A nicer look Here are some more pictures. Nothing that was mentioned here but it gives the Shaver a nicer, more finished look.

Ranco probe positioning Hi Steve, The probe sits in a dry well - with dialectric grease - for a more accurate reading. However, it is my understanding that it can sit right in the water. Best regards, Ben

First picture of improved furnace Hi! Here is the first picture of the improved furnace. Grommets are now being used instead of silicone, front and back and at the overflow, for a much neater application and appearance. The new thermostat is a big improvement, as you know. A...

Yes, I am in sales and handle all Internet sales and eBay sales plus the dealer network. I also handle warrany issues and customer installation and operation questions. I represent the manufacturere here - so what's the difference? I pass on everyhting to the owner daily. It has been...

chimney wrap I believe header wrap would be the best. Best regards, Ben

Suggestions being implemented You had a MUCH harder job for sure, and the complaints are legitimate but none-the-less, it's still disheartening to take all the bashing because I do take it personally. I spent an hour on the phone with Billy last night (with barely a voice) going over...

Adding chemicals YES! I've been telling people the same thing and it was added to the last Shaver Manual update - as well as a way to add chemicals at an unused port in back, using an elbow, a straight piece of pipe and a cap.. Best regards, Ben

Thumbs up? In all fairness, Billy isn't here getting bashed every day, even though it is his company. This is hard on the soul! I'm doing it at my expense (of sanity) and time and if I wasn't telling him everything, he would never know. I am the one always pushing for changes and...

Compliments Everyone doesn't think so as these unsolicited e-mails tell you: We purchased the Series 165. Thanks, the stove is working great!!! Don K. IN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you will accept my appoligy for my stupid comments. I have your furnace up and running now,and...

Photos Would you mind if I used some of your pictures? Anyone else, please send any photos for the website or installation manual that we can use. THANKS!! Ben

Insulation The bottom of the furnace is clearly seen when the furnaces are offloaded and set in place. No metal needs to be ripped off. Again, only the pictures that were put up show the insulation on the bottom, if scrutinized. They have not always been on the website either. Nowhere...

Shaver You're right, fit and finish is sorely lacking but that doesn't make the furnace. That could be one reason is costs so much less than others. It's the guts; the thick metal and strength that counts. However, we are going to try to make improvements to the appearance. The Shaver...

Insulation We agree and all the images were changed on the websites. However, nowhere does the text say it is insulated on the bottom. These came from a dealer who had them drawn up and no one noticed the error. We added information to the manual that says to lay a blanket of...

Firebox temperature I have not seen any temperatures above 2000F in a firebox. Typical temperature is 7-800F and greater - but there are a lot of variables. BTW, we don't insulate the door because that would require boxing it in. Boxing in an 18" square door would require 6 feet of metal...