Oh Boy. Plotting the Next Step.

 
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Post by lsayre » Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 9:05 pm

I enjoy reading about great projects such as this one. Congratulations on your achievements!


 
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Post by Rob R. » Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 9:13 pm

I have had 2 Extrol tanks fail that had no exterior damage...I would get a new tank.

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Thu. Dec. 11, 2014 11:46 am

I will call plumber and add Extrol expansion tank to his list.
Thanks...

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Thu. Dec. 11, 2014 8:34 pm

8" Field Controls Barometric damper / draft control installed.
Only had a few minutes today to work.
Photos of the installed damper.

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8" Field Controls Barometric damper / draft control installed.

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8" Field Controls Barometric damper / draft control installed.

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8" Field Controls Barometric damper / draft control installed.

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8" Field Controls Barometric damper / draft control installed.

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8" Field Controls Barometric damper / draft control installed.

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8" Field Controls Barometric damper / draft control installed.

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Post by vermontday » Thu. Dec. 11, 2014 9:26 pm

Your getting closer!

Remind your wife that although she may think EFM stands for "Every Freaking Minute" now, she will eventually see you again!

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Tue. Dec. 16, 2014 6:10 pm

vermontday

No more wife here - divorced - she moved out in April.
She would have never approved of such a project.
Her loss - my gain.

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Tue. Dec. 16, 2014 6:18 pm

Coal move completed today.
The bin is now empty.
My friend said he had 5 ton in his coal bin.
I'm guessing it was probably more like 3 1/2 ton.
I ended up with 3 full bags and 1/4 on the 4th bag.

Some photos of the empty coal bin.

Talked to plumber last night - he's thinking maybe Wed or Thur - he'll come and complete the plumbing
hook up to the pex.
Got my fingers crossed.

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free coal - just shovel it out of here

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free coal - just shovel it out of here

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free coal - just shovel it out of here

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Post by Starting Out » Tue. Dec. 16, 2014 8:07 pm

I like seeing the Stihl trimmers in the back round, nothing like Stihl power equipment.

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Tue. Dec. 16, 2014 10:58 pm

I like seeing the Stihl trimmers in the back round, nothing like Stihl power equipment.

I agree.
I have had tremendous respect for my Stihl power equipment. It never disappoints and when it does.
I have a Stihl dealer who listens and then fixes the problem.
You pay a premium for Stihl but it lasts and lasts.
I recommend the Stihl KombiSystem - I have 2 power heads and I have multiple tools-
pole saw, cultivator, brush blade, hedge trimmer, string trimmer .
Plus a Stihl chain saw.

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Mon. Dec. 22, 2014 7:26 pm

Progress today
Plumber came today to hook up the Underground insulated PEX to EFM 520 and Propane boiler.
Pressure testing in progress tonight.
If pressure testing is successful then
electrical connections tomorrow.

Feels so good to have water finally connected.

Photos of EFM 520 to PEX connection - in garage about 75 foot run to house
and photos of house propane boiler to PEX connection

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EFM 520 to PEX connection - in garage about 75 foot run to house

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EFM 520 to PEX connection - in garage about 75 foot run to house

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EFM 520 to PEX connection - in garage about 75 foot run to house

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EFM 520 to PEX connection - in garage about 75 foot run to house

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photos of house propane boiler to PEX connection

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Post by Rob R. » Mon. Dec. 22, 2014 7:35 pm

You are getting very close. Soon we will be seeing pictures of the blue flames.

Do you intend to insulate the boiler?

 
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Post by CoalHeat » Mon. Dec. 22, 2014 9:38 pm

Very soon...I can almost hear it running!

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Tue. Dec. 23, 2014 6:55 am

Rob R
Do you intend to insulate the boiler?

Yes, I'll give it a couple weeks to operate and make certain there are no leaks.
I'll put the sheet metal on then.

Thanks for asking.

 
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Post by Rob R. » Tue. Dec. 23, 2014 8:49 am

Bakerb955 wrote:Yes, I'll give it a couple weeks to operate and make certain there are no leaks. I'll put the sheet metal on then.
Great idea.

 
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Post by Bakerb955 » Tue. Dec. 23, 2014 12:45 pm

Oh boy.
We'll we've got a weeper boys.

Over night - just a tiny little weeper appeared; everything else is dry.

We'll pull the Threaded Reducer Hex Bushings apart tonight and clean it up and reassemble.

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