Todd / Wrenches: For what its worth:
My favorite woodstove hookup is a thermo siphon feed as done in days of old. This is self regulating and worry free. My oldest one has been going for ~25 years. Just use all threaded joints anywhere near the stove! In firebox HX Id average 24 of ¾ brass per person for a full time woodstove. A scraper arrangement to clean off deposits can make a big difference if more BTUs are needed. Conrad Cotuit Solar _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Creswell Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 10:01 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] hydro coils Assuming youre talking about the units that actually installed in the fire box; Ive actually disconnected a few over the years because they overheated the water to point of regularly blowing the pop off valve of the domestic hot water heater. Its pretty spooky to rely on the P&T valve in that manner. These were retired folks that didnt use much hot water and plenty of time to keep the wood stove stoked. Hyrdo Coils (etc) would probably work OK for an installation that didnt keep the wood stove going 24hrs/day, used plenty of hot water and had a very attentive owner. But to answer Todds question. I havent seen a new one for long time. Seems like Ive seen a few NOS ones on Ebay and in the dusty corners of wood stove dealers. There was a product that actually installed on the outside of the firebox in such a manner that the heat was conducted to it. I dont remember who made it and its been years since Ive seen it. Of course it wouldnt be near as efficient but that would be a good thing in this case plus it didnt void the stoves warranty because you didnt have to drill any holes into the stove. Best, Travis Creswell Ozark Energy Services _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 8:40 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] hydro coils Todd, Just a friendly point - I know you probably know---be real careful doing that. That use to be an option on some of the woodstoves I sold 25 years ago until,.....BOOM! ..........DIY not recommended. Holt E. Kelly Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products 500 Jewell Dr. Waco,Tx. 76712 254-751-9111 254-228-9621 (cell) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.holteksolar.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Todd <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cory To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:57 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] hydro coils I have a client that is wanting to add a water loop in their wood stove. Does anyone know if the old SS hydro coils are still made? Todd -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.6/1769 - Release Date: 11/5/2008 7:17 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.6/1769 - Release Date: 11/5/2008 7:17 AM
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