Starting an 8 Month Fire in the Outdoor Wood Boiler

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9 ай бұрын

It's time to fire up the outdoor wood boiler. Once I start this fire it will burn for the next 8 months.
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@jesperlvstadkristensen5893 9 ай бұрын

Try looking into buffer tanks. Your boiler will run much more efficient and you store heat in the buffer tank for when you are not home. It will also minimize creosote buildup.

@John__Wayne 9 ай бұрын

November 15. I just got my outdoor boiler started also, this will be my first year using one after having a wood stove in the basement for many years and I’m really excited about it.

@m9ovich785 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan. I started mine on Sunday. I only run My water temp 145/155. Plenty hot for in-floor and Domestic Water. My Domestic Hot Water heat exchanger is near the FLoor, picks up the cool water from the Bottom of the Tank. and with thermal Syphoning it recirculates back to the top. only need the pump for the initial start then it is off for the rest of the season. It also goes through a hot water rated Filter before the Flat plate to keep the junk from the Tank from plugging the narrow passages of the Flat plate. My Vote is about the 10th of November. Mike M.

@LogCabinFirewood 9 ай бұрын

I cant wait to start planning for our boiler, great explanation and showing of how everything is hooked up and how it works inside too. I miss you guys already 😂😂😂 why can't it be a woodhound party everyday ✌️✌️

@KPHVAC 9 ай бұрын

Make sure you know how to build and maintain your boiler system on your own. If boilers aren't popular in your area it will cost you a fortune to install and maintain one!

@LogCabinFirewood 9 ай бұрын

@KPHVAC local dealer is helping with the install, grata advice though, thanks 💪

@markMac407 9 ай бұрын

Very good detailed explanation of the outdoor boiler! We have tons of them around where I live in Michigan. Tote move in day I'm picking November 3rd!!

@circlebmn 9 ай бұрын

I gave the boiler a look this past weekend but still too early for me to fire it up. Once she gets going, it is a commitment to keep it going till spring.

@markc4614 9 ай бұрын

I insulated the pex pipes inside the house saves a lot on firewood. Keeps the heat in the pipes and the basement doesn't get too hot. Used the refrigerat pipe insulation from the big box store, just slides on.

@aldredske6197 9 ай бұрын

Hi Dan!!😀😀 We also keep the house at around 73. Outside boilers are the best when it comes to heating with wood. I would hope that pile of wood will last till November 2. In my stove, it would last at least a month keeping our 120 year old farm house warm. Take care buddy!!😀😀 Logger Al

@johncollins500 9 ай бұрын

I'm going to give the Hardy up here before long. When I had my stove hooked,I just bypassed the hot water heater. Dan,have a great day and keep on keeping on .

@Gersberms 8 ай бұрын

Damn impressive, this is one hell of a setup. I'm really impressed with the heat exchanger for the water heater!

@tymanthebuckeye719 9 ай бұрын

Great seeing you once again Dan. Started ours when we got back Saturday night.🍻👍😎 my guess is November 1st.

@ethanpemberton9011 9 ай бұрын

We had the same weather in southern ill that was in cambridge. I had to fire up the wood furnace Sunday evening when we got home from the bunyan show. What a great experience

@larryterrell8458 9 ай бұрын

November 3rd. 👏🏻That’s a neat job of the installation of your water stove system. I must say the water heat exchanger is simple but so confusing looking at all the piping 🤓. Great video.

@alexbuilds706 9 ай бұрын

Dec 4th... My folks had one similar and burned corn from the farm.. Best heat ever. The dryness of a forced air system went away w/ their system, was wonderful!

@Drop_N_Chop_LLC 9 ай бұрын

Just the video I was looking for! Very helpful!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

We came home to a fire in our insert. The boys started our first fire of the year. Besides the one this summer to drive the bats out of the chimney. Another great show. Made it another weekend without actually getting kicked out of the hotel. Maybe next year 😂.

@Back40Firewood 9 ай бұрын

I think the story of the prank text and then Dick not remembering he sent it is way better than a story of actually getting kicked out...LOL Definitely a great time again this year!

@hardworkingmanoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

@@Back40Firewood I wish you could have saw the look on his face when he thought we ruined the live.

@mattburleson2651 9 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Great information. I bet November 18 morning you will bring in the first tote. Here’s to the fire stay burning for 8 months!

@jimlashbrook5429 9 ай бұрын

Glad to meet up and talk yo you at Bunyan. Last wood in that pile will be used on Oct 29.

@fama5736 9 ай бұрын

Use a CSL log (chimney sweeping log) they really do work for the creosote build up, you can burn a couple with the wood that’s in there or by themselves, they’ll dry out the creosote and it’ll start falling right off, again they really do work but try for yourself will see for yourself, the ones I get are called CSL and gave a picture of a chimney sweep on the box sold in singles All The Best Fabrizio

@redpoole9323 9 ай бұрын

Dan it was great to meet you at the Bunyan Show. Look forward to meeting everyone again next year.

@robert.brokaw3829 9 ай бұрын

Hope it went well for you at the Paul Bunyon show. Stay safe and warm.

@sethsevaroth 9 ай бұрын

Been resisting firing up the stove here on the east coast. Been in 40s overnight and 60s during the day. Just enough solar heating to keep the house above 70 inside but it's slowly dropping. I think by this weekend we'll be forced to start lighting an evening or morning fire. My tree service connect just dropped a cord plus of red oak logs for 2025. I have 6+ cord of maple but very limited oak supply (maybe 1.5 cord if I'm optimistic) for this year.

@outdoorswithlarryrobin 9 ай бұрын

Hello Dan, great fun again my friend ,probably fire my central boiler up next month, Take care and enjoy the cooler weather 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

@Back40Firewood 9 ай бұрын

Next month?!? Wow I thought temps were cooling off down there...lol...Great see you guys again!

@soonstrgzr 9 ай бұрын

I always enjoy the firing of the boiler! I'd say Oct26th. My woodstove is fired up to, that room is at a constant 86 degrees lol. But the rest of the house is just right.

@cosmicinsane516 9 ай бұрын

I don’t miss heating with wood at all. I’m now running mini-split heat pumps and keep my old fuel oil boiler for the days it gets below zero or colder.

@timthompson6338 9 ай бұрын

That's the one thing I miss about this time of year is firing up my boiler. I think I am gunna purchase another one yet this fall. I really miss the warmth of the wood and also the hot water. My guess is November 5th you'll use up that wood pile. Stay safe my friend

@jimconnor8274 9 ай бұрын

We had an Aquatherm 345 to heat 2 2200 sq ft' homes plumb directly into the boilers with 2" insulated pex pipe. Aqua Term are a pressurized system. No need to check water inside boilers keep the system full. I found it easier to burn 4' long ice storm damage mostly pine and soft maple. No time splitting at all. 4' round wood gave longer burn times!

@reppfarms4493 9 ай бұрын

And with an Aquarherm, there is no need to split wood, and you can put in 3’ lengths.

@saltrock9642 9 ай бұрын

It is interesting to see how the fine folks up there in the “Frozen Nawth” stay warm. I have never heard of an outdoor boiler until I started watching firewood processing videos. Thanks for the info.

@waynetharp 9 ай бұрын

I thought they just wrapped themselves in Reindeer hides and huddled close inside the igloo until spring?!?! 🤔

@bullofthewoods9374 9 ай бұрын

im in nc, i have had a boiler for 20 years, its great and way cheaper than propane not to mention i can keep it as warm as i want

@saltrock9642 9 ай бұрын

@@bullofthewoods9374 so how about the rain deer hides? Use those too in NC? If we have 10 nights below freezing during any winter it was rough one. But I did see that this coming winter will be cold and very wet for south Louisiana so maybe I’ll have to break out some skins for those cold boat rides through the swamp. 🥶

@bullofthewoods9374 9 ай бұрын

not sure what you mean. just saying 8 months of cold is not for me. we have many nights below freezing in nc. where do you live. also if i had natural gas i wouldnt bother with a boiler at all. here in nc i can buy a cord of wood for under 200 bucks. natural gas is cheap but propane is not. I heat 3100 sq ft and was using 1200 gal of propane when it was 85 cent a gal. now its 2.39. and i was burning an insert. the boiler paid for itself in 3 years and now saves me a ton of money while i have warm house. i now use about 250 gal of propane a year since im also gas water heater and dryer and cook top. boilers are not for everyone. you have to weigh out the work and the cost. it has been great for me

@saltrock9642 9 ай бұрын

@@bullofthewoods9374 the reindeer hide was a shot at someone else, he he. I live in a 1800 sqft log cabin that’s nicely insulated for south Louisiana where the climate is more tropical so winters are somewhat mild. Temps below 20 and snow come every few years so it’s not feasible for anyone here to have boiler system which is why didn’t know of their existence. Not uncommon to have on shorts and tee shirts for Christmas and New Years. My forced ventilation fireplace heats the house plenty even when it does get cold so propane usage is minimal. We have a rare October temperature wise because it been in the 40’s 4 times. Making up for the 75 days of 100 plus temps this pass summer, I guess. I’ll take it but we are still in a bad drought and burn ban which is killing the firewood business.

@fricknjeep 9 ай бұрын

hi there good wood lights on the first light , lol . what a great time with everyone and you at the show , dont for i still have you rough and tough toilet seat award . best to all john

@pdzh 9 ай бұрын

I've seen a system with one thermostat. The way it works is that when thermostat calls for heat, signal goes to a controller. Controller checks water temperature, if above 90 degrees, it turns fan only in the forced air, if temp ik the water input goes below 90 or was already below 90, controller will call for heat from HVAC. So that way if your boiler stops, it switches to natural gas or propane, if hot water comes back it keeps the fan going but stops gas. And for people in the house, they don't have to think on what thermostat to use.

@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood 9 ай бұрын

Great explanation on your boiler. You may have missed a few things. A lot to remember so easy to miss. Every time I seen you at Bunyan you had a lot of people around so I didn’t get a chance to talk. Another time.

@gregsatterly9412 9 ай бұрын

Another great fire starter is dryer lint. I use it for my wood stove and campfires.

@cedarlaneenterprises6258 8 ай бұрын

Always wanted one of these

@GMCShazamataz 9 ай бұрын

October 23 is when the loose stack is done. nice setup

@atskooc 9 ай бұрын

I’ve lit my stove a couple times. And tomorrow it’s going to be mid-80’s. Of course. Looking at mid-50’s this weekend.

@scottkearney6647 9 ай бұрын

Great content Dan as always. My guess would be Nov 10 during the Live Stream

@lendevonuk5479 9 ай бұрын

Hiya Dan, I thing those logs will last up until October 13th. Good video once again…keep it up!! Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

@ronbrooks6681 9 ай бұрын

Dan, good information on your Boiler and how it is set up for your Home. How about your Wood Supply lasting till about November 15th.? I started up the Wood Stove Downstairs on Saturday and will keep it going for at least 6months or possibly a little Longer. Today doing a little Mowing and Splitting more Locust. Next Year I do hope to get to the Paul Bunyan Show. It looked like it was a great time. Being a Senior on a Fixed income somehow hopefully will make it. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.

@PurpleCollarLife 9 ай бұрын

Very informative.

@glenspryszak6005 9 ай бұрын

8 months????? Are you sure you don't live in northern Manitoba or Saskatchewan?

@denverbasshead 8 ай бұрын

October - May is 8 months

@carnesdiy 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, things came up so I was unable to make it to Bunyan. But was good to meet up with you and the others at Joe's cookout.

@rogerwhiting9310 9 ай бұрын

And you get that great wood burn smell for 8 months

@chriscarlson3563 9 ай бұрын

I have been waiting to fire up the boiler till I get the hot water plate in this weekend. I think you will make it till nov.28

@bullofthewoods9374 9 ай бұрын

check out the heatmor boiler. it has a rubber bladder for expansion so water will not spill out. also my circ pump only comes on when my thermostat calls for heat. by running it all the time you will lose heat. although if your in the north it may run most of the time anyway.

@trcass1 9 ай бұрын

now thats a woodbox.....great segment. i always wondered how they worked. my brother has a boiler up in Massachusetts but i never really asked how it worked. he burns just about anything in it.. thanks for sharing. if you burn for 8 months, how many cord do you go through during that time. i'm sure the other 4 months is getting wood...lol

@DirtRoadLanding 9 ай бұрын

Oh Yeah!!!!🪓🪵🪓🪵🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@OneEyeCustoms 9 ай бұрын

How many underground feet of pipe did you have to run from the house to the boiler? It would be interesting to see a heat loss per every 20ft or what ever could be calculated done in a video. There has to be info on this somewhere. When I had mine, my underground lines were over 200’

@Back40Firewood 9 ай бұрын

I probably only have about 60' or so...and don't really think I lose much heat, the tubes were wrapped up pretty good with insulation. I've seen pictures where guys didn't bury the line deep enough and there'd be a path of melted snow through the yard....lol

@Electric_Hambone 9 ай бұрын

Always wanted one of those big propane heaters there!

@JohnSmith-ug5ci 9 ай бұрын

The problem is there is no automatic feed for the wood boiler. How often on average do you have to put more wood in the boiler?

@danmcdermott5080 9 ай бұрын

Great content as always Dan! October 31st.

@turklayher4794 9 ай бұрын

November 12 my friend!!

@EliteHydronics. 9 ай бұрын

Is there a loading valve to stop condensation or does the temp preset take care of it ? I love biomass. It’s a the king of comfort

@barrypeterson2561 9 ай бұрын

November 1st on the wood supply

@mariusmcleod2487 9 ай бұрын

I live an hour away from Cambridge and i don't believe i have ever herd of the paul bunyan show down there.

@electricitysucks5 9 ай бұрын

Does it have some sort of spark arrestor on the chimney so a spark doesn't get in that dead limb in the tree above it?

@Splittin_Sticks 9 ай бұрын

You will run out on Oct. 31st. I'm curious to see!!

@practicallyIndependent 9 ай бұрын

I knew you looked familiar. You walked by us at the show.

@gringopines3476 9 ай бұрын

MORNIN ( D ), HOW FUNNY, I STARTED THE WOOD STOVE LAST NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON... SAW ALL THE FOOTAGE POSTED SO FAR. PLUS ALL THE LIVE STREAMS. I REALLY LIKED THAT TRACKED DUMPTRUCK. CHECK OUT THE PRINOTH PANTHER T14R, KILLER RIDE BROTHER... STAY COOL... PEACE... OH... 40* THIS MORNIN'

@pedrosmits 7 ай бұрын

I would’ve put a 3-way temperature valve (160*) in there, so the boiler first heats up. It prevents condensation inside the boiler.

@ajjenga4316 9 ай бұрын

Quick question. I'm curious why it matters if you were to lose power and therefore lose your circulation pump. Isn't it glycol in the lines? They shouldn't freeze right?

@outsidewithmomandtheboys 9 ай бұрын

How long did it take to get the temperature up to 170? Our guess is October 23

@davehodges6258 9 ай бұрын

Great system you have there,! Just a shame that you have not got a Viewing Window to give you an idea how the burn is going,!!👍

@deanmcconkey3994 9 ай бұрын

Odd question maybe but if you have natural gas why do ya go through all the work of firewood? What is the cost savings? I don’t have the option where I live and in Canada

@dslpwr 9 ай бұрын

74 holy smokes I’m in Minnesota and I’m so warm blooded I usually have mine at 62 lol

@bullofthewoods9374 9 ай бұрын

im in nc. i only have to start mine in a few weeks and am done by early april. 8 months is a bit longer

@BW35bucket 9 ай бұрын

Great content 10/31/23

@carlcolvin8320 9 ай бұрын

I would guess it would last a month. Just wondering do ever clean the inside of the boiler in the summer?

@jeremytownes3881 9 ай бұрын

I fired my boiler up october 7th northeast Indiana. October 30th you'll need a ibc tote

@On_The_Farm 9 ай бұрын

In moderate weather your water temp could be lower so you don't overheat spaces.

@michaelprewitt806 9 ай бұрын

November 2 should be the end of the loose wood for the wood boiler.

@toddpacheco4748 9 ай бұрын

Dan,October 18th is when you’re going to be bringing in your totes 😮😊❤

@cedartowndawg 9 ай бұрын

I'm sure it's rated for it but I'm curious why the pump on the hot side rather than the cold side? And I'll guess November 14th Water retains heat pretty well

@strykerjones8842 9 ай бұрын

How often do you need to add wood typically?

@kdscrapping4452 9 ай бұрын

how many buildings can you heat with that boiler??

@ml4te5ch4 9 ай бұрын

Looks like mostly soft maple, I’ll say Halloween!

@davem3789 9 ай бұрын

Nice video. Glad I don’t live where you need 8 months of fire.

@waynetharp 9 ай бұрын

Oct 29th is when the 1st IBC tote will come in...Which isn't good with a wood shortage in the Back 40...Better kick that boiler stat back to 46 if you plan to make it through this winter!😅

@terrencejreich 9 ай бұрын

he has a 2-3 year supply of boiler wood. Just short of wood for the stand and bundles.

@carllewis8203 9 ай бұрын

I think its gonna take till the 16th for you to bring more wood in

@jaysendanley3766 9 ай бұрын

Could you pipe the smoke from the boiler into a smoke house?

@ronmaes7642 8 ай бұрын

how many cords of wood do you use a season

@OneEyeCustoms 9 ай бұрын

Turned my heat on Sunday after the show. Great time hanging out with you over the weekend. Your wife’s knife is on the way.😂😂

@hardworkingmanoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Doug, Somehow our path’s didn’t cross at the show. I was looking forward to meeting you.

@OneEyeCustoms 9 ай бұрын

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I’m sure we will meet up at some point. If you are ever in the area, look me up!

@timottinger8144 9 ай бұрын

11/9

@SamuelsonATC 9 ай бұрын

I think you will need to bring in an IBC tote on November 19th

@WestwayFirewood1313 9 ай бұрын

Dan, I'm guessing the wood pile will last until 11/23...

@bobfitch607 9 ай бұрын

Pile will be gone Oct 23rd at 7 pm. And scraps thrown in too. Be safe and be cool....Whoooo 🎉

@4440pvc 9 ай бұрын

10/25

@jamesbuchanan7088 9 ай бұрын

Good morning

@ruudvanschijndel 9 ай бұрын

4:13 so it's wood and gas i hear. 😂

@janinemccoosh8843 9 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if you can get this boiler in the UK? their website is poor. Thanks

@davidedwards3734 9 ай бұрын

October 15th. Just a guess on the boiler, since I don't much about them. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

@ML-lg4ky 9 ай бұрын

11/6.

@panicfarm9874 8 ай бұрын

I’ve never ran a heater in my entire life, it would be a strange experience to be really cold, the coldest I’ve been in is 19c I had a jumper and track pants on

@williamellis8993 9 ай бұрын

It was great to meet you at the show, Dan. Two questions. What is the "LA" on the display? How often do you have to clean the HE in the boiler? November 1. Bill

@Back40Firewood 9 ай бұрын

I'm not exactly sure what the LA stands for, but it only blinks when the temp has dropped below I think 130. Now that I have the temp up it only just displays the water temp all the time...no flashing.

@matkremzar5474 9 ай бұрын

low alarm

@williamellis8993 9 ай бұрын

@@matkremzar5474 Thanks

@mn_3gunner819 9 ай бұрын

IBC tote 1 needs to be brought in on Oct 22. How many full cord will you burn in the boiler during a typical winter?

@Back40Firewood 9 ай бұрын

I estimate on average around 12 full cord a year.

@mn_3gunner819 9 ай бұрын

@@Back40Firewood that's roughly what wr would go through when I was a kid.

@mrpush2532 6 ай бұрын

So do these auto dampen to create a slow burn when the high water temp is reached? And how many cords of wood do.you go through per season?

@Back40Firewood 6 ай бұрын

Yep the blower shuts off and no air is forced into the firebox so it slow burns until the water temp drops to 160....then the blower kicks on until temp hits 170 then shuts off. Cycle just keeps repeating depending how much heat is pulled off the water. I usually burn between 10-12 full cord a year....but that's starting beginning of Oct. and going through end of May. Also keep the house temp at 74 and it heats the hot water.

@DieRasendeGurke 8 ай бұрын

4:14 Salut!

@stephenbieleski9734 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us how you start up your wood boiler and explaing how the system works, very interesting. Btw my guess on you wood pile being gone is....10/26😊