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    wood boiler or keep using heatpump

    I was in the same situation 2 years ago. My house has a heat pump with resistant back up. Dec,jan, and feb my heat bills were 5-700$. So i started to look @ woodburners. I researched for a year, then bought a 2 year old cb6048 from a former member of this site for $5200. This will be my second...
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    EPA Phase II OWB owners-info/reviews wanted

    I can't personally coment on phaseII OWB, but from what i have read CB and Portage and Maine Customers seem to be very happy. I believe both units are decent quality and have progress through the growing pains onf the phase II complient learning curve. No matter what brand you go with, make...
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    Thinking about building a splitter, need help please!

    you might be on to something... If I could sell the engine and buy a nice splitter I may do that. I only need to split around 10 cord a year max. So its not like I need a monster splitter. But it would be fun! I would be very happy for $1500 for the engine or $2000 for engine and hydrostatic...
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    Thinking about building a splitter, need help please!

    Diesel turns a slow rpm not sure if the pump will work. You have any specs?
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    Thinking about building a splitter, need help please!

    Thank you for all the comments. I always enjoy reading and learning on this site an many others. You have given me many ideas and concerns to think about. although it sounds like it still might be my best bet to just buy one. My brain is just telling me to find a way to use that engine for...
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    Thinking about building a splitter, need help please!

    I have a 24hp Yanmar diesel out of a john deere lawn tractor. All it needs is fuel injectors. So this is where i'm at: I don't have a splitter at the present time. Was going to buy one, but thought i would have to spend about $2,000 to get one with decent cycle time and power. So could...
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    Well it feels good!!!

    Well here's the story: After a few years of reading on this site and many others, I purchased a used central boiler classic 6048 from a fellow arborist member. I was a little nervous at first with very little wood cutting and burning experience. However i have been burning for 3 weeks now and...
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    Any issue with resistant backup?

    Just curious..... if my resistant heat kicks on (should never) if any damage will be done to water to air heat exchanger. W to A exchanger is about 8" above resistant. Thank you
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    1.25 dual pex flex

    I had it wrong on my first post it was 10.90 a foot for the 1" logstor it Has a 1" I'd which is comparable to the 1.25 thermopex. (if that makes any sense) I did luck out and it was the end of the role, I got an extra 10 ft. For free:hmm3grin2orange:
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    1.25 dual pex flex

    Well.......bit the bullet today... Bought the logster. I cannot say enough for classic comfort Heating and supply in greenville, Ohio. David and his son Aaron have one impressive operation and service is second to none (even on a Sunday). I Couldn't be happier with the logster. Thermopex has...
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    1.25 dual pex flex

    I didn't pull the trigger yet, wanted some more feedback. Researching on their website, it looks the same as thermopex but has a smooth outer wall?
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    1.25 dual pex flex

    Ok. Cb dealer is trying to talk me into 1.25 dual pex flex made by urecon instead of 1" thermopex. Just a little nervous because can't find a whole lot of reviews on pex flex. Here's what I have. 140' run From house to boiler. 10' run from boiler to pole barn (30x30) heated slab. I have...
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    Hydronic heater and thermostat ?'s

    Hello all, I recently purchased a used cb6048. Currently in process of hooking up. (early stages) A couple of question that have come about are: 1. Right now I have a heat pump with resistance back up for heat, does anybody make a thermostat that will easily do all 3 heat sources...
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    All Central Boiler Users

    Varna, Thank you.... how much sq ft are u heating with the 6048?
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    All Central Boiler Users

    If you were to buy another unit again. would it be an Classic or E-Classic. I'm still Debating on cb5036 or E1400. :deadhorse: I Don't want the hassle of split everything and babysitting a burner. Thanks for your input!
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    E-1400

    Will a E-1400 burn large rounds? haven't bit the bullet yet, but getting either cb5036 or E1400.. can decide if the 1400 is worth the extra doe.
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    Insulated Pex

    i hope you didn't have far to go!!:dizzy:
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    How far can I stretch an OWB?

    Glycol Trialanderror: Do you ice melt? also if so how much sq2 ft? What OWB? are you using and what else are you heating? :cheers: What does a hill billy say before he goes to the hospital? Hey Watch this!!!!
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