Where to buy treatment

[Mac B.]

As the title says where do you guys buy your treatment for your OWB???

Thanks Mac

 

[topofthehil]

I have a garn and they recommend precisionchem water treatment 920-382-6498. they send you a sample kit, you fill it, send it back & they send you the results and recommendations. my last test and chemicals (2.5 gallons) cost about $100. I think it's a lot, but what else can I do.

 

[gwiley]

I buy my chemicals from the CB dealer that I got my furnace from, that includes ashtrol which is sprinkled in the firebox daily and 1 gallon of corrosion inhibitor that I add whenever I flush the system. I figure that although I pay a little more it keeps me in touch with the guy that can help me if I get in a pinch for technical support or fast turnaround on spare parts.

 

[topofthehil]

What purpose of the ashtrol sprinkled in the firebox?
should this be done in every wood boiler?

 

[gwiley]

Ashtrol is used to help reduce the acidity of the ashes in the firebox. Central Boiler recommends its use once a day, since it is cheap and easy I just cooperate.

 

[mtfallsmikey]

Ashtrol is used to help reduce the acidity of the ashes in the firebox. Central Boiler recommends its use once a day, since it is cheap and easy I just cooperate.

Basically, it's the same as ag lime.

 

[topofthehil]

so, I assume that if the boiler has fire brick, this practice would not help much?
does your boiler have fire brick?

 

[Circle B MN]

Basically, it's the same as ag lime.

Agreed.

 

[modn]

Wood boiler solutions is where I buy my treatment. http://www.woodboilersolutions.com/index.cfm

 

[Mac B.]

Thanks guys, my nieghbor has some and could not remember where he got it at. He said TSC or Lowes but they do not have it.

Mac

 

[loadthestove]

Basically, it's the same as ag lime.

Do you add it daily,weekly??