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lzaharis
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Location: Ithaca, New York
Stoker Coal Boiler: Keystoker KAA-4-1 dual fuel boiler
Hand Fed Coal Boiler: former switzer CWW100-sold
Coal Size/Type: rice
Other Heating: kerosene for dual fuel Keystoker/unused

Post by lzaharis » Fri. Jul. 31, 2015 11:22 pm

I have a news tidbit for Keystoker owners;

I found out today that Don Somers is no longer
at Keystoker.

 
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StokerDon
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Location: PA, Southern York County!
Stoker Coal Boiler: Gentleman Janitor GJ-5, Van Wert VA-600, Axeman Anderson130 X3.
Hand Fed Coal Furnace: Harman SF3500 reduced down to 3 grates connected to its own plenum
Coal Size/Type: Rice, Chestnut and whatever will fit through the door on the Harman
Other Heating: Noth'in but COAL! Well, Maybe a little tiny bit of wood

Post by StokerDon » Sat. Aug. 01, 2015 9:08 am

lzaharis wrote:I have a news tidbit for Keystoker owners;

I found out today that Don Somers is no longer
at Keystoker.
WHAT???

What happened, is he OK?

-Don

 
lzaharis
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Stoker Coal Boiler: Keystoker KAA-4-1 dual fuel boiler
Hand Fed Coal Boiler: former switzer CWW100-sold
Coal Size/Type: rice
Other Heating: kerosene for dual fuel Keystoker/unused

Post by lzaharis » Sat. Aug. 01, 2015 9:19 am

No idea what happened, I was told he resigned
and is working at another job.
He is no longer part of the Keystoker business.


 
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whistlenut
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Location: Central NH, Concord area
Stoker Coal Boiler: AA130's,260's, AHS130&260's,EFM900,GJ & V-Wert
Hand Fed Coal Boiler: Franks,Itasca 415,Jensen, NYer 130,Van Wert
Hot Air Coal Stoker Furnace: Alaska, EFM, Keystoker, Yellow Flame
Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: Alaska, Keystoker-2,Leisure Line
Hand Fed Coal Stove: Alaska, Gibraltar, Keystone,Vc Vigilant 2
Hand Fed Coal Furnace: Ford, Jensen, NYer, Van Wert,
Baseburners & Antiques: Glenwoods
Coal Size/Type: Barley, Buck, Rice ,Nut, Stove
Other Heating: Oil HWBB

Post by whistlenut » Sat. Aug. 01, 2015 11:08 am

Wow! He was 'The Man' to talk to, however, they have many competent people on board, and Don's experience and expertise will be utilized at another venue. What a wealth of knowledge.......he will rise to the top anywhere he works. :idea: :!:

 
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jridings
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Location: Mount Carmel, PA
Stoker Coal Boiler: keystoker k-4 dual fuel
Coal Size/Type: buckwheat

Post by jridings » Mon. Aug. 17, 2015 8:15 pm

I just read this thread, man that really bums me out. will this affect the companys future? who will be his replacement?! should I be worried as a keystoker owner?

 
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Stoker Coal Boiler: Keystoker KAA-4-1 dual fuel boiler
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Coal Size/Type: rice
Other Heating: kerosene for dual fuel Keystoker/unused

Post by lzaharis » Tue. Aug. 18, 2015 9:50 am

Hello Justin,

The weld quality is the major concern and as long as they are
using quality steel have the ASME stamp and properly
pressure test don't see any issues- My Switzer is 100,000
BTU and it was tested for steam use before I bought it new
and its 33 plus years old.

I forgot to ask Don which type of welding they used whether its robotic or
TIG wire welding or stick welding and what size rod or wire.

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