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wisc dave

12-01-2005 08:28:35




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I am putting in a outdoor furnace and was wondering if I should use antifreeze in the water jacket for rust prevention and freeze protection?(Mild steel construction)

They say that if you are out of town for a few days the circulation of the water and the heat from indoors backfeeds to keep the water warm enough not to freeze.

Second question would be, RV antifreeze or reg. automotive? Thanks

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Texas300utility

12-06-2005 16:51:22




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to wisc dave, 12-01-2005 08:28:35  
Dear Sir, I am a A/C Mech. - We call it Chill Water run around in DallasISD. meaning if the out side air temp gets 36 we bring on the chill water pump to run water through the Air Handling Units exposed to temp. The water going through the pipes will cause friction and will worm up.This will happen automatic via PENN Stat- you need one that will close on fall- Fall in temp- they come with copper tube and a bulb at end.This bulb senses temp. When temp falls it will bring on the pump.
Just pick the temp range of the T-Stat.

If you need help just email glenn1gordon@sbcglobal.net

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Gus

12-01-2005 17:57:10




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to wisc dave, 12-01-2005 08:28:35  
I have a Heatmor boiler. The dealer told me not to use automotive antifreeze because it is also a coolant and it therefore it is harder to heat. He suggested using nothing but soft water and an additive that helps fight corrosion. He sells that of course. I just get someone to feed it wood for me if I"m gone. Gus



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randy hall

12-01-2005 12:25:29




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to wisc dave, 12-01-2005 08:28:35  
i sell aqua-therm outside wood burning boilers that are made in minnesota. i don't recommend antifreeze for our units because they are a closed unit with fifteen pounds pressure. being a closed system keeps air out of the system, so not much chance for corrosion. besides the antifreeze is eighteen dollars a gallon that is recommended for boilers.



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Lance

12-01-2005 10:52:21




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to wisc dave, 12-01-2005 08:28:35  
the "Classic" is made by Central Boiler. Link I am doing all the install myself with the exception of the forced air radiator. The webiste shows pictures of different install types. I will also be heating my hot water for the house. I will be able to turn off the breaker to my hot water heater and let the boiler heat the water. check out the website it'll be worth your time!

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tlak

12-02-2005 02:58:39




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to Lance, 12-01-2005 10:52:21  
Cost?



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Dellbertt

12-01-2005 09:29:32




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to wisc dave, 12-01-2005 08:28:35  
Lance is right on. If youre a newbie I would get to know your sevice rep well. Ask recommends on every thing. And dont rely on one rep. If you dont like his answer check with another. Thats true with anything. Some of these reps are minimum wage chair fillers and dont speak American. ( And I do mean AMERICAN ENGLISH)



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Lance

12-01-2005 08:40:31




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to wisc dave, 12-01-2005 08:28:35  
My uncle, Dad, and I all have the "Classic" outdoor wood boiler. We just fired them up after having cold weather and just the circulation pump going. water was well above freezing. We don't put any antifreeze in for the reason that if your stove got too hot we don't want the boiling point to be over 212F. let it boil over at 212 so that it doesn't get too hot for your pipes going to your house.. that is just our thought. I am sure there are plenty others!!

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Dave in CT

12-01-2005 10:46:58




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 Re: outdoor wood furnace in reply to Lance, 12-01-2005 08:40:31  
I'm looking into installing an outdoor wood furnace so I'm investigating all I hear about. What is a "Classic" outdoor wood boiler? Is that a model put out by a particular company or a type of boiler that has been or is a standard? We're valuing the burn-anything aspect of the setup. Efficiency will be taken into consideration as will the universality of the parts, simplicity of the setup and initial cost. Any experience you can share on the subject will be most welcome.

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