Year 2-Still Freezing

SWPaDon wrote:

michaelanthony wrote:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bolt-25-lb-Round-Base-Pull-Magnets-96324/203613132

A magnet makes a quick and easy adjustable cover plate.

That's a great idea, Mike. Heck, he could even use those magnetic refrigerator magnets that look like business cards. I have one on my fridge right now from the electric company that says " Call before you dig" Dial 811.

I used a magnet business card size calender. It fit perfect over the combustion blower inlet and all I needed to do to adjust it was slide it just a bit. Worked great.

I know you all have been sitting on the edge of your seats wondering if I survived or turned into a human popsicle so I am offering this update.

I didn't freeze.
It took a lot of work to keep the furnace HOT but it was a lot better than in the past.
It was around 8 yesterday and -6 overnight.

Today, since it's warming up a little, it's easier to stay comfy.

I did not yet cut a hole in my door for a couple reasons.
Or just drill holes.

I just don't think drilling holes will do it.
I did some extremely rough calculations based on cracking the door 1/2"and the rough area to let air in
Assuming it's open 1/2" at the handle and -0- at the hinge, let's average 1/4".
I didn't measure the door but, let's say it's 12"/side X3
36X1/4"=9 Sq. in.
A 1" hole is only 3-1/8 sq. in. roughly.

I think I need more air than a hole will give me

As an aside, I have bought under 3 ton of coal for a cost od $240 and used @ 70 gallons of gas for @ $2 and, maybe 1/3 cord of wood (free except for the grunt and chainsaws).
This is from roughly the middle of November, to now.
Little under 3 months.
And I didn't use coal for a couple weeks due to warm weather and doing mods.

I'd say that I've had a qualified success.
Not smashing but a lot better

Nice Post.

Good Night Larry.....It's Summer and this has all been a dream.......Here's to Your next fifty plus pager.....

This is over 1 yr old. Year 3 has already been run up over 100 pages & is also history.

Somehow, I think there is a book or something in all these posts.

I'm not even gonna go there! Enjoy your summer Larry.

Hotblast for Dummies

So Johnathan, were you just searching...for entertainment purposes? And came across this old post? I'll have to admit, there were times in the past, I responded to old posts too...not knowing they were "old posts".