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Post by kto17 on Jan 7, 2014 11:42:38 GMT -8
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pathfinder3081
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Jan 7, 2014 12:55:43 GMT -8
Yeah, Those things are really sweet. Some of them get dressed out in brass, have a heater/cook surface on top. They are practical and you can get them for less, but that one you have picked is a gem. One of the good things is that most of them have small stack pipes. 1 or 2 inches. That would be a fairly small hole in your roof.
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Post by vikx on Jan 7, 2014 23:21:01 GMT -8
To die for. Too expensive...
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Post by gonekayaking on Jan 8, 2014 7:37:13 GMT -8
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Post by kto17 on Jan 8, 2014 13:49:43 GMT -8
Yeah, I saw that one too. It's pretty but I think I would need the bigger one. Little ones hands grabbing the shiny thing would be a problem with both for me. But I can still lust over it right.. Maybe when they get older. If I can't find a safe replacement valve for our Glen-aire gravity furnace in the Deluxe I think the expensive one will be seriously considered in a few years. Until then we will just have to have hookups and the electric heater. We have used it in 37* weather and it did surprisingly well keeping it a toasty 70* inside and the kiddos warm.
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Post by bigbill on Jan 8, 2014 15:44:15 GMT -8
To each his own, but I would have to see one in person to make up my mind on it. I think it would look out of place in most trailers. Just my thoughts.
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Post by kto17 on Jan 8, 2014 18:33:05 GMT -8
To each his own, but I would have to see one in person to make up my mind on it. I think it would look out of place in most trailers. Just my thoughts. Bill don't get me wrong. I agree with you about being out of place. I wish I could get a new valve for our furnace or find a new one that can be vertically vented. I hate doing anything that can't be returned to original so no cutting holes in the side to vent a modern RV furnace. If anyone knows of one that can be vertically vent please let me know.
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Post by bigbill on Jan 8, 2014 20:03:37 GMT -8
Don't they still make vertical vented wall furnaces. Check out Grainger.com they used to have them I think. Also find a heating company that has been in business for ever to check for a valve replacement. also talk to your local propane dealers to see if they know anyone that might fix your old unit.
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Post by gonekayaking on Jan 9, 2014 20:48:57 GMT -8
I think the heater of choice is the olympian Wave Catalytic heater.http://www.amazon.com/Camco-57331-Olympian-Wave-3-Catalytic/dp/B000BUV1RK If I was going to get something, this is probably what I would buy.
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Post by vikx on Jan 10, 2014 0:05:52 GMT -8
I use Wave 3s in most of my trailers. They are efficient and safe with the appropriate venting. I like the fact that the marine stoves are physically vented and produce less moisture inside the trailer. The cost is prohibitive to me but they are gorgeous to look at...
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Post by kto17 on Jan 10, 2014 5:57:15 GMT -8
My problem with the waves is the open element. I also prefer the vented. With two little ones under 3 yrs tiny fingers go everywhere. I'm sure the sealed boat units are hot to touch but not as bad as the wave. The exposed element would also be easy for them to break when hot. Think inserting toys.....
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Post by bigbill on Jan 10, 2014 6:57:22 GMT -8
Kto17 I have not kept up with what is on the market in wall furnaces for a few years but the last time I researched them many were designed to vent through the wall or able to be changed to a vertical vent. Also your valve should be able to be replaced with a modern valve that would require only minor plumbing changes. we have converted many heating units to modern valves with little or no effort. BUT before you spend a dime on it make sure your heat exchanger is in good shape with no cracks or burn/rust through.
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Post by kto17 on Jan 10, 2014 11:54:32 GMT -8
Kto17 I have not kept up with what is on the market in wall furnaces for a few years but the last time I researched them many were designed to vent through the wall or able to be changed to a vertical vent. Also your valve should be able to be replaced with a modern valve that would require only minor plumbing changes. we have converted many heating units to modern valves with little or no effort. BUT before you spend a dime on it make sure your heat exchanger is in good shape with no cracks or burn/rust through. Will do. I have done a little research but need to keep looking. The original valve had little or no safety to it and the PO tried to force it and broke it because it was gummed up. It's very basic but low BTU so even gas fireplace valves seem to be too high a BTU range. I contacted a manufacturer and they were no help. Local HVAC/plumbing supplier was no help and my mechanical engineer wasn't much help either. My furnace is the Glen-aire 14swt. There is almost no info online that I can find. Found a PDF install instructions which is nice to have. The design is not what you would think. The bottom of the heat exchanger is open and the burner slides up inside it there is no seal. I will double check it for leaks and rust and weld up if needed. My preference would be to find a small forced air furnace and just have it vent through the original roof and conditioned air vent through the shell of the old wall furnace to maintain the look.
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Post by bigbill on Jan 10, 2014 14:17:04 GMT -8
Gas furnaces nornally are not sealed at the bottom the burner sticks inside the combustion chamber and as the flame generates heat it causes the air and fumes to rise through the furnace and out the vent. I would think if you can find the right heating company they should be able to replace the control valve with a newer safer model. I would suggest going to your public library and seeing what type of information you can find there. You might contact PPL RV parts,Houston Texas 713-988-5555 they seem to have a reasonable supply of Glen-Aire/Duotherm parts available. The Glen-Aire Duotherm furnaces were used in Airstreams among other trailers so somebody out there knows the solution to your problem. You need to find an old timer that is into repairing instead of just selling new, as many HVAC companies do today. Another option would be to contact some of the RV recycleing centers/junkyards to see what they have in parts or used units complete.Good luck
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Post by bigbill on Jan 10, 2014 14:19:09 GMT -8
Kto what state do you live in?
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