I have a news tidbit for Keystoker owners;
I found out today that Don Somers is no longer
at Keystoker.
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WHAT???lzaharis wrote:I have a news tidbit for Keystoker owners;
I found out today that Don Somers is no longer
at Keystoker.
What happened, is he OK?
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- Coal Size/Type: rice
- Other Heating: kerosene for dual fuel Keystoker/unused
No idea what happened, I was told he resigned
and is working at another job.
He is no longer part of the Keystoker business.
and is working at another job.
He is no longer part of the Keystoker business.
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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.
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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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- Other Heating: kerosene for dual fuel Keystoker/unused
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.
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.