CREOSOTE Clean Out | Outdoor Wood Boiler!

[@willdavidsonakawd3062]

for me not having a boiler this looks like a great technique, thank you for another a steller video Jay!!!

[@HomesteadJay]

Thanks for tuning in! Wood heat is fascinating indeed!

[@DennisKennedy1947]

Thanx Jay. Good vids! Re: Bill's suggestion for a metal handle, I epoxied (J B Weld) my scraper to a section of galvanized pipe a few years ago and have had no problems since.

[@HomesteadJay]

Ill have to try it!

[@benthebuilder7044]

Hey Jay, love the content. I've got a portage and main boiler and I clean it the same way as you. I like the scraper that you made, longer handle the better! I saw that you made it out of pallet wood, usually the larger pieces of a pallet are made of the heart of the tree which is very prone to checking. That's another reason to burn them and not feel bad about it! Keep up the good work!

[@HomesteadJay]

Yes I didnt notice the crack till after, it could have cracked after the initial build but I didnt notice! It will work till I get the metal one welded!

[@timthompson5885]

Mine typically doesn't build up too bad!! Only place it builds up is around the door...which I scrap about every 2 weeks!! That was really hot hahahaha....could feel it all the way over here!! Stay safe!!

[@HomesteadJay]

Yes! Ive actually heard some oldtimers say on old wood stoves they run pine to "seal" the firebox door for the heating season as the creosote will "fill" voids lol

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Jay. I just ordered one of those pickeroons you suggested off Amazon. Can’t wait for it to arrive!! (Josh from Canada)

[@HomesteadJay]

Its the best tool! Here in the states I can go to home depot and get a replacement handle. The council tool one I have has the "standard" 32 inch hickory handle! You will love it! Let me know when you use it the first time!

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

@@HomesteadJay will do! Hoping to post some videos this spring. Boiler is still doing good. Gonna be ordering a log truck full and processing my own stuff

[@HomesteadJay]

@@Barton_Motors_Ltd Im eyeballing that idea too! I want to get a grapple load, sell off 3 cords cut and split to pay back the initial investment then process the rest for OWB logs!

[@paulvolk5446]

I'll use this next winter to clean my 6048. the heat plates on the door can be straightened by taking them off when cold and using a hammer and an anvil and beating them to straighten them. Hammer on the convex side in a back and forth pattern across the narrow way and they will again hook onto the bottom studs as well as the top studs.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Great boiler operator you are Sir 😉👍👌🍻

[@HomesteadJay]

I try!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@HomesteadJay No you already succeed mon ami 😇👌👍🚀 Cheers 🍻

[@rickwilkinson1651]

Ours has not be to bad with creosote and we have been burning alot of pine. But I also like to scrape it down every few day for the little that has built up. I run our boiler at 185 so it heats the water to 195 before shutting down and the temp usually rises up to 200-205. There is something relaxing about working the wood boiler and scrapping it down.

[@HomesteadJay]

Yes indeed its like forging or blacksmithing haha working the flame around to get it to do what you want is actually VERY satisfying. Also I love watching the stuff flake off like butter! I guess we are boiler nerds when it comes to this lol

[@healyfamily4]

The new tool works great. Long handle is a must! Stay warm buddy (which I know you will 😂)

[@HomesteadJay]

Oh yes! House is 73 all day lol

[@oviduran]

Great advice. I need to do this more often. Thank you.

[@HomesteadJay]

Yes! Doesnt hurt !

[@joeyork9891]

I don't have a wood boiler. But these videos are so interesting

[@HomesteadJay]

Now that means something! Good to know the content is still interesting even though you dont run one! I appreciate that!

[@traviscover590]

You did a really good jop this was hot fire you have going tjis was really cool video god bless too you guys love your video buddy 🔥🔥

[@dwightminor5792]

My dealer said not to clean down to bear metal. She said that tar acts as a protective layer. I just scrape the loose stuff off.

[@HomesteadJay]

There is a protective layer indeed. I’m scraping the creosote off not that layer

[@patrickcorbett8361]

I do scrape , but not often...Pine is just not something I've chosen to use because of the inefficiencies...and the creosote. Good video....that long handled is nice ! pc PS...How did your door get so bent out of shape ?

[@HomesteadJay]

LOL that is a long time mystery here on the channel!

[@shayn4220]

I don’t scrape mine enough , but I had both the tools and they both ended up breaking , I miss them too

[@HomesteadJay]

The last time we talked about the factory tools it broke the next day LOL ill have it welded!

[@nebraskawoodstr]

Great boiler vids Jay. I have a video coming out on Wednesday that every boiler user should probably see. I've been using my boiler since 2014. First time I started my adjacent wood pile on fire. Interested in your thoughts on why. Nebraska WoodSTR

[@HomesteadJay]

I will check it out tomorrow! Let me know when you post it if I dont see it!

[@LeoCormack]

I just got a gasification central boiler unit 1 month ago. Sometimes when I go out in the morning the wood is all charred; low coals; and sticky creosote on the walls and doors. The wood is in the range of dry so not sure what is going on or if this is just sometimes normal? Your thoughts? Thank you for your videos; very educational and hands on!

[@HomesteadJay]

I cant speak for the gassers.... I know they are PICKY and get more build up due to the gasification process. I do not want one of those style machines for the complexity of it.

[@LeoCormack]

@@HomesteadJay YES I agree; I wish I had gotten something simpler. Thank you Homestead Jay!

[@billrichardsjr]

Might want a different handle than wood. I see a replacement in your future. Lol! Great video like normal! How did my recommendation on fluid film work?

[@HomesteadJay]

Hey Bill! Yes the wood is temporary till I get the metal one welded lol the fluid film worked awesome! Held all offseason! Will do again once we shut down

[@skylerfraess3362]

Doesn't that wreck the chimney if it catches on fire? Also how do you put out a chimney fire? Cool video!!

[@HomesteadJay]

If I catch the chimney on fire I just let it burn out. I dial the temp down so it doesnt call for heat and the damper shuts!

[@WatzaMataU.]

Check my post of Nov 14, 2024 regarding a creosote powder inhibitor.

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Gotta get one of those long handles

[@HomesteadJay]

8ft lol

[@brettblack7049]

Glad it worked well, bummer it cracked like that. Maybe you can fill it with epoxy.

[@HomesteadJay]

Maybe! Prob wont lol id just re make it with the other half lol

[@tinameoak881]

How do you manage the damper set control

[@tinameoak881]

It is a Hawken Energy Analysis #279446

[@HomesteadJay]

I would not know that model im sorry! Im sure there is a PDF somewhere online.

[@tpike46w]

On a gasser it's not a second Firebox it's actually called a reaction chamber

[@HomesteadJay]

Yes you are correct!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there interesting , stay worm john

[@HomesteadJay]

Thanks John!

[@jorrick66]

The most important question I ask everybody who does this; how do you wear your keys on a front belt loop and not get hit in the junk all the time!?

[@HomesteadJay]

hahah the keys dont hang that low lol

[@craftyha]

Creosote is a preservative This will assist in keeping the rust out.

[@HomesteadJay]

Actually, ash and creosote can hold moisture. Most damage can be done to an outdoor wood boiler in the OFFSEASON as people do not clean out ash or creosote which can hold moisture which can cause rot!

[@laurajones2032]

😎

[@HomesteadJay]

Thank you!

[@willy4571]

YOU FORGOT THE OUTSIDE

[@ElijahPerrin80]

Gloves brother.

[@lokirussell5891]

If you have a stainless steel firebox better make Damm sure your scraper blade is made of stainless or you will end up "impregnating" that stainless with plain carbon molecules and in turn will begin rusting .

[@HomesteadJay]

These are all regular steel no worries here. The new ones yes you are correct

[@lokirussell5891]

@HomesteadJay Mine is stainless, it's 20 years old now .

[@thomasbutler4696]

Why have you not fixed that DAM door?????

[@HomesteadJay]

It’s cast iron. How would you like me to fix it?

[@HomesteadJay]

You can’t bend cast

[@jmanyoo3305]

Never needed to do this. That’s a junk tool