EFM 520 Auger

Ziggy · Post by **Ziggy** » Mon. Jan. 09, 2012 8:00 pm

Hi All,
New to this part of the forum, I have enjoyed reading it for hours on end and have finally jumped in with the rest of you. I have just purchased an EFM 520

and am beginning to go over it and recondition as needed prior to installation. I am in need of a number of gaskets, and the auger bushing which I intend to source new. I only have the burner auger which is broken off at the pot end. I am capable of repairing and rebuilding the support and drive end of this auger but still am in need of an extension to get into my bin. My question, (first of many I expect) is if there is a supply of used auger available at any savings compared to new, or should I just buck up and get it over with? I don't mean to be cheap about this, but finances are very limited and any way I can reduce cost is desirable at this point. Thanks to all that participate here, I have already learned a lot and hope to contribute as I become more schooled.

Tom Zickefoose

Post by **Rob R.** » Mon. Jan. 09, 2012 8:06 pm

Hey Tom, where do you live? Some guys have used augers & tubes on hand...who to call will probably depend on where you live.

I'd recommend skipping the auger repair and just getting a new one (or used if it fits the budget better).

Ziggy · Post by **Ziggy** » Mon. Jan. 09, 2012 8:11 pm

I just updated my profile, should have done it sooner. I am in Harleysville PA , roughly an hour North of Philadelphia. Thanks for the fast reply, I have read many of your posts and appreciate your wisdom.

Post by **Rob R.** » Tue. Jan. 10, 2012 5:58 am

If you don't mink taking a drive to Ravine, I'm sure you can get what you need. Steve Wilhelm has always treated me well and had the parts I needed. 570-527-0992

You may even want to bring the entire stoker unit with you and have an experienced eye take a look.

katman · Post by **katman** » Tue. Jan. 10, 2012 8:54 am

I'll add my endorsement of Steve. Great guy (he has a wonderful partner, too!) and he really knows his stuff.

CoalHeat · Post by **CoalHeat** » Tue. Jan. 10, 2012 9:09 am

Yep, go see Steve.

Ziggy · Post by **Ziggy** » Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 7:02 am

Thanks for the info, I called Steve and spoke to both him and his wife. Very personable and knowledgable! I am planning a trip to see him this weekend and will take my new treasure for him to see and evaluate.

Post by **Rob R.** » Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 10:33 am

Excellent. Come next week you will be more knowledgeable and have the parts you need.

By the way, I know it is tempting to use steel pipe for a bin auger tube...resist the temptation and use aluminum or stainless.

Pa Dealer · Post by **Pa Dealer** » Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 3:16 pm

Rob R. wrote:Excellent. Come next week you will be more knowledgeable and have the parts you need.

By the way, I know it is tempting to use steel pipe for a bin auger tube...resist the temptation and use aluminum or stainless.

Steel pipe or black pipe as its commenly called is what EFM supplies for bin extensions ,it works fine and alot cheaper than ss or alum.

R

Post by **Rob R.** » Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 7:50 pm

Pa Dealer wrote:
Rob R. wrote:Excellent. Come next week you will be more knowledgeable and have the parts you need.

By the way, I know it is tempting to use steel pipe for a bin auger tube...resist the temptation and use aluminum or stainless.
Steel pipe or black pipe as its commenly called is what EFM supplies for bin extensions ,it works fine and alot cheaper than ss or alum.

R

Steel pipe is definitely the cheapest option, but if you there is a chance your coal will be damp...steel pipe will have a relatively short life compared to aluminum or stainless. I just replaced my steel bin feed pipe tonight. After one year of service with dry/sometimes damp coal it was corroded on the inside and making the auger turn harder than normal...enough to make the stoker louder than normal. Maybe this was an odd occurrence...your mileage may vary.

Mark (PA) · Post by **Mark (PA)** » Thu. Jan. 12, 2012 8:17 pm

Using Black pipe here. 5th year with no issues to speak of.

My coal normally by the time it gets to the feed pipe is dry though. Only rarely would it still be damp or wet in my case.

Post by **stoker-man** » Fri. Jan. 13, 2012 5:33 am

it's black pipe, but Schedule 40

MURDOC1 · Post by **MURDOC1** » Fri. Jan. 13, 2012 12:55 pm

Ziggy wrote:I just updated my profile, should have done it sooner. I am in Harleysville PA , roughly an hour North of Philadelphia.

Howdy neighbor!!! Just read the thread and noticed you are in Harleysville... Just wanted to say hello from the extreme southeast corner of the Township... Welcome aboard!!!

Ziggy · Post by **Ziggy** » Sat. Jan. 14, 2012 10:51 pm

Howdy Adam! Glad to know there are like minded folks nearby. I am on Perkiomenville road, not far from the quarry.

I made the trek to see Steve Wilhelm and his bride Ann Marie...They are both even nicer than advertised and were most helpful. I also had the unexpected pleasure of meeting none other than Coal-berner himself when I arrived. I asked many questions and everyone was helpful in pointing me the way , so a big thanks to all of you. I am now resealing, painting and moving my new to me 520. I hope to install by next weekend or so.

coal berner · Post by **coal berner** » Sat. Jan. 21, 2012 11:07 am

Ziggy wrote:Howdy Adam! Glad to know there are like minded folks nearby. I am on Perkiomenville road, not far from the quarry.

I made the trek to see Steve Wilhelm and his bride Ann Marie...They are both even nicer than advertised and were most helpful. I also had the unexpected pleasure of meeting none other than Coal-berner himself when I arrived. I asked many questions and everyone was helpful in pointing me the way , so a big thanks to all of you. I am now resealing, painting and moving my new to me 520. I hope to install by next weekend or so.

Well did you get that boiler in place and fired up yet its been a week now since you got the parts should be making heat now