Light My Fire, First Fire Of The Season -40

Evening temps have dropped below 32 degrees, so the OWB (outdoor wood boiler) gets its first load of wood for the heating season. Go through the start-up process and learn some tips on starting boiler easily and efficiently.
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[@johnr5545]

Nice job god bless

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks John, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@benscoles5085]

HELLO, Mr. Tony, met You at PBS alot of FUN!! subbed up to your channel

[@TonysCoolTools]

Why hello Ben, I can’t tell you how surprised we were with how many viewers stopped to say hi and introduce themselves . It was absolutely awesome meeting you guys. I really appreciate your support. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@johnalbrecht7850]

Thanks for showing me your bird😂 Great video Tony

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ha ha John, I just love showing the bird🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

John..🤦‍♂️😅😅👍

[@TheDriftlessHomestead]

Wow, you make raising turkey look easy!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ha ha I wish it were that easy. These guys are opportunistic feeders and only come buy when they want. They know a sucker when they see one. Your ears must have been burning today, I was traveling with Chis and we were wondering “where is Harry P”? Take care, thanks for watching.

[@scrhino40]

Ashes can be spread on your yard to help fertilizer your grass. Can be dump and spread in your garden area to help vegetables grow better each year. Till the ashes in good. Thank you for the information on the wood boiler. Have a great day be safe.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Arthur thanks for sharing your suggestions, I’m sure many viewers will use your ideas. Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍 TCT

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I run my wood inside the same. Soft maple etc early and late and higher btus in the dead of winter.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Definitely like saving the premium stuff like locust, hickory or oak for those cold Jan/Feb days. Thanks for watching 👍

[@geezerindawoods]

To start mine I stack it full of 29" pieces, stick a burning road flare in the middle of the stack, close the door and DUN!! Well dun by You!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Love your channel name!!!!!! Man those road flares are expensive here, I’d go broke but that’s a great idea for a fast start on the wood boiler. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@geezerindawoods]

@@TonysCoolTools Hardware store closed got a whole box cheap. Only use 1/year. Keep up the good work! Thanks for the name comment.. appreciate it!

[@davidedwards3734]

We haven't reached those temps in SE Georgia, just in the 60s. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks David, appreciate you watching 👍

[@timthompson6338]

I am still in the market for wood heat! my gut says to go with another outdoor boiler!! which I've been looking at the heat master's which I think I am going to go with!! stay safe my friend

[@TonysCoolTools]

Tim good luck with you’re decision. If you need a dealer or quote give Karl the guy who installed mine. Thanks for watching 👍

[@mainerdiy8399]

Morning Tony, so many great things in this video, but I love that cane torch, and I wish my crown royal had that gasifier site glass. If nothing else it look grea on video. Thanks for another informative and entertaining video. P.S. I have to assume with your voice that your day job must be doing voice overs and radio work. Lol

[@TonysCoolTools]

Chris I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It’s too funny, I can’t tell you how many people have asked if I was a radio announcer or voice over person. Closest I’ve come was a host on QVC Shopping network TV. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I just fired my stove up last night for the first time! Sarah was cold 🥶, stay tuned for the video! I love that you sift out the charcoal… I’ve thought about doing it but never knew if it would make all that much of a difference in starting. Instead I give all my ash to my friend for his chickens… When cleaning mine out I often leave a little pile of coals in the center for this exact reason! I have a little propane torch with a neck on it as well I use it to light my big green egg and stove, what a game changer!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hi Jake, sounds like you got frost on the pumpkins as well. I find the charcoal from the OWB is perfect size about a quarter to half dollar size and it lights so easy. Since I only use true firewood and not pallets or construction lumber in the OWB I’ve use the charcoal for cooking and blacksmithing as well. As people say it’s an incredible byproduct we produce. We’ve come a long way from starting a fire with a Bic lighter. Those 1lb propane torches are incredible and make starting a fire a breeze even for a newbie. As usual thanks for watching. Hope to see you and Sarah in a couple days at PB

[@atskooc]

I roll up newspapers in toilet paper rolls and dip the ends in melted wax. Great fire starters. And I’ve used paper egg cartons filled with dryer lint and then wax. They work great as well.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Both sound like great ideas. I used lint before but found out most of my cloths are poly material and the lint doesn’t ignite like cotton or wool lint. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Good Morning Tony, We haven’t started our Central Boiler yet, but we are ready!🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@TonysCoolTools]

Larry it won’t be long before you’re stoking that fire! Thanks for watching 👍

[@briannelson4493]

I still think there’s no better heat than wood. And you get exercise, very important. Great video Tony

[@TonysCoolTools]

Brian I agree with you 100%! . Wood heat definitely warms you to the bone unlike LP gas or electric . And the exercise is an added bonus. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Living-The-Dream]

Thanks Tony! I am getting a much better understanding on how these units work…..knowledge is power and strength….much appreciated 👍👏 Rick

[@TonysCoolTools]

That’s great Rick, then my goal of informing people about OWB has been accomplished! Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

[@obiorah1]

You have a nice wood boiler, nice introduction, very well explained,

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Ebele, I appreciate you watching 👍

[@robertblacksmith4355]

I put the wood ashes from my wood stove in the garden soil .

[@TonysCoolTools]

Robert we do the same as well as share a bunch with my daughter for her garden. Ash’s never go to waste on our property. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Thanks for showing us your startup processes.. here in Washington State we csn have outside boilers.. too many do have the space or the time to season wood correctly..

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ironic especially with all the wood you guys have. Thanks for watching 👍

[@fricknjeep]

hi there good show sifting ashes . started that around 25 + years . it does work in many ways , on your icey drive way , if you do the black walnut thing or know someone that does the broken shells work great on ice , and keep a bag of them in your trunk in the winter just in case . hope to meet up next week . john

[@TonysCoolTools]

John all god ideas, looking forward to meeting you and signing you circ saw. Thanks for watching 👍

[@rickthelian2215]

Good for compost heap to

[@TonysCoolTools]

Rick the stuff is awesome when I mix it in with the chips I get from chipping my branches and let it decompose for a couple of years and turn into black gold for the garden. Thanks for watching 👍

[@tonybunch543]

👍 Good info Tony.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hi Tony, thanks for watching 👍

[@brucearney9536]

Easy hunting right there !

[@TonysCoolTools]

Bruce it use to be GREAT hunting but has gone down dramatically. Not sure if birds changed their flight path or what. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Nice boiler Tony! I would love to get one installed. I would use it to heat the house and garage. Sure would help rid me of the cookie pile🤣👍🏻👍🏻-TOA

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hi Todd, my OWB love my cookie piles and the best part is the cookies make awesome charcoal and keep the boiler going a long time. Thanks for watching 👍

[@tonybaloneycheeseandmacaro6131]

'Hot' topic Tony! By the way, the turkeys have made a massive come back here in the southern part of the state too.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Tony you’re right, I’m affiliated with the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) and am proud of how they have helped bring Wild turkey population to record numbers. I can’t believe how hardy this bird is and even does extremely well in northern Wisconsin. Thanks for watching👍

[@tonybaloneycheeseandmacaro6131]

@@TonysCoolTools Hardy indeed. I watched a coyote shy away from a small group of turkeys. He didn't want any of that trouble.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

I haven’t started a fire yet here we’re I live but soon. I put about 4 cords of wood in we’re it dry. Going to put another cord in the garage should hold me over for the year.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Dan sounds like you’re a busy beaver! Just like the old adage “you never have enough firewood “ so keep cutting, splitting, stacking… thanks for watching 👍

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

I got wood for next year as well I try stay year ahead. Are you in Chris going to Paul Bunion?

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119 Yes the three stooges Chris, myself and Kenny are heading to Paul Bunyan.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

@@TonysCoolTools you guys have fun. I like to go some time but it’s across the country from me.

[@stannelson2582]

Tony have you ever used your boiler as the fire source to make homemade charcoal in a small drum placed in the boiler?

[@TonysCoolTools]

I have not tried a charcoal drum however when I clean out my boiler I have made a sifter and collect the charcoal chunks and save those for cooking or starting my outdoor wood boiler. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@knottwworking]

Some great tips Tony, thanks for showing.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Terry, appreciate you watching 👍

[@oldguyfirewood]

Ingenious method using the charcoal. We’re just starting to have some cooler temperatures here in NC. I started my gas logs, (blasphemy, I know 😂), to take the chill off in the house this morning. The shop wood stove will be going into use soon.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ha ha Dick, ironically my last house had a gas log fireplace and every time I turned it on I felt a little cheated but the flame just does something mesmerizing. The charcoal method really works well and I seldom have to restart my fire like I do when I use kindling and paper. Thanks for watching 👍

[@outdoorsinthe608]

That’s a nice wood boiler Tony! Looks very efficient 👍👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Jeremiah it truly is a very easy and efficient OWB to operate. Thanks for watching 👍

[@allanulen3809]

Like the comment about thanksgiving. Do you think they'll keep coming around?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Allan Though I love Turkey hunting these are my local pets. Though Wild they come around every couple of days and in the winter when it’s snow covered it’s every day. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@Frank-db6oj]

Great job Tony 👏 The science of fire 🔥 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Frank, I think we all have a little “Pyro” in us. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@jimbo5056]

Great and informative video Tony. I like the concept of letting the pump run all year. Air handlers and motors/fans I suggest running while in a/c use. No cool then clammy temp changed in certain areas of a house. Nominal cost to run the motor without a measurable temperature difference. Love the extension for the cigarette lighter also. Better than Zippo.😄👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Ha ha I could definitely light your cigarette from 4’ away😂 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@jimbo5056]

Lololol

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Tony! Great walk through on your first start! Thanks for sharing the process. Love the idea of using the coals to start. Cheers!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Morning GP, my installer used store bought charcoal to get furnace started quickly but that’s so expensive especially since I produce enough charcoal from the normal use of the OWB. Thanks for watching, have a great day 👍

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

Young jakes are some good eating Lol

[@TonysCoolTools]

You bet they are, we love fried turkey nuggets from the breast meat and the tough legs and thigh make an extremely delicious soup. Thanks for watching 👍

[@garylaszewski7380]

After firewood, I like wood boilers, wood stoves, and wood furnace videos. So, you have been hitting the target with your videos. Great creativity and content! The germans (who dont like wood smoke pollution and particulate pollution) are gonna love you. Your Heatmaster boiler looks like a nice unit. Good luck with it. Good work. PS: A former neighbor had the biggest wood boiler I've seen (Heatmor). On super cold days, it took 1/2 full cord in the morning, and another 1/2 full cord at night. As an experiment, he threw a dead deer carcass in there. The next morning, only the teeth remained.

[@TonysCoolTools]

wow that’s interesting, 1/2 a full cord is a lot of wood to to load at one time. thanks for watching 👍

[@KNLFirewood]

Hi Tony! That’s a nice machine. So in the dead of winter do you fill that firebox full? And $10 per pound does that include delivery? 🤪

[@TonysCoolTools]

Oh yeah As the season progresses and temps get lower I fill the firebox with more wood. Only when the temps get -10 or -20 that I have to possibly fill more then twice a day. Or if I’m working in the pole bard and crank up the heat for a long period. My for you the deliver is FREE! 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@ericgebhart5775]

They are a very nice unit. I have a hardy furnace now but when it conks out I’m looking at a Heatmaster g 7000. How much wood do you use in a year. And can u use them year round for hot water. Thanks for all the great videos. Love all of your and your new best friend Chris. Good nite Irene. 😁

[@TonysCoolTools]

Eric Appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you enjoy my videos and content. Depending on how cold the winter is I typically burn between 7 to 9 full cords and that heats the house, hot water. I only heat the pole barn when I’m working in it. I think you will like the G7000, it has several upgrades my GS200 doesn’t have. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Dude, you are the boilermaster!!

[@TonysCoolTools]

I’d rather be the boilermaker 🍺 🥤

[@Oldman899]

Can you burn spruce and pine?

[@TonysCoolTools]

You definitely can burn both spruce and pine but the wood has to be dry, otherwise you’ll get creosote build up in the burning chamber as well a chimney. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@hondacrm306]

Nice vid Tony, some great information there 🔥

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

[@coggins63]

Come on Tony give me a brack light a match for heaven's sake

[@TonysCoolTools]

Charlie a guys gotta have some other options😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@paulwilliams200]

All newspaper in Canada and the rest of North America has contained only soya-based colour dyes for many years. I did not think these were harmful to air quality since they are not harmful to traditional composting methods. I think there are several much better options for lighting fires (especially using a propane torch) which reduce fly-ash release, am I wrong in assuming they might be OK for lighting fires in wood-stoves, boilers, and furnaces?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Paul Im sure there will be more data in the future on the topic of paper/particulates that are emitted. I know there are several other options of starting a fire, I just showed you mine and I’m always open to suggestions. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

You are not numbering you videos that you are referring to ?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Oops Eddie I forgot, will go in and rectify that. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@erichk1674]

Hi Tony Are you from Rockton ? I’ve lived in that area for years , on the Wisconsin side .

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hi Eric, funny you should ask, up until I retired a few years ago I lived in Machesney Park IL but now live in central WI around the Wautoma are. We may have met in that I practically lived in Rockton because of all my friends and hunting clubs I belong to. Small world! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@erichk1674]

@@TonysCoolTools Yes , probably so . I used to build Wood Duck Houses for Nygren Wetlands in Rockton , but hunted in Wisconsin. I have many friend there too .

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@erichk1674 Erich that’s probably we’re we met, did a lot of volunteer work at Nygren and waterfowl hunting in the Rockton area.

[@joshclawson4337]

Looking into getting a outdoor wood boiler. I'm shopping around different brands with dealers close to me. Do you know what the warranty is on this brand? I can't seem to find it online anywhere. Thank you in advance.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Josh I’m at the Paul Bunyan show but will check when I get home. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Josh the firebox and water jacket is warranted 100% for 5 years. After that it’s pro rated year 6-7 is 50% Year 8-9 is 40% Year 10-15 is 30% Year 16-life is 10% Firebrick has a 2 year warranty I’m going to have my installer give full details in a video I’m making shortly. Thanks for asking TCT

[@123tanners]

Did I hear you say you leave the recirculating pump running, even when not using the boiler?

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi 123- its Big Rodders in Ireland. I used to run my circulating pump 365 days a year - it lasted me 28 years in various systems before requiring replacement. I understand that contaminants are attracted to the impellar when the water is stationary, making it more likely to cause problems when restarting it.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Yes this year I left it run, I don’t know if it will help but my thoughts are any sediment in the system is always flowing and doesn’t settle down and start corroding the OWB. I’ll be talking to my installer about this as well to get his suggestions. Thanks for watching 👍

[@123tanners]

@@TonysCoolTools Interesting to hear that. I wasn’t aware of a potential impeller issue. I’ll have to throw that by my plumber for his input.

[@123tanners]

@@rodneysweetnam8653 Thanks for your input! Good to know.

[@steveholbrook4729]

never thought about the charcoal thing good idea

[@TonysCoolTools]

Steve I’ll tell you it works great and I seldom have the fire go out like I do when using kindling and paper. Thanks for watching 👍

[@gregyoung1425]

Dats a dandy sweat shirt ehh

[@TonysCoolTools]

Yup it’s the most stylish hoodie I own! See free advertisement for you… 👍

[@garny3766]

Tony, what’s the life expectancy on the ceramic nozzle? A major concern with theses lower water capacity owbs is cold water return protection. To cold and it thermally shocks the steel (304 stainless is extremely susceptible) causing stress corrosion cracking. How most European boilers operate is just like a car engine. Engine heats water in block (boiler) until thermostat is hot enough opening allowing water to flow to radiator ( home, water, out bldgs. Etc.) Garns don’t have any of these concerns. It’s amazes me how environmental conscious and next level engineering Europeans are but, somehow ain’t smart enough to figure out how to be energy independent. Their like look at us we are investing trillions in renewables. Then Russia shuts off the NG spigot and in a matter of days complete panic🥴🤷‍♂️. Am I the only one asking where has that trillions in self sustaining renewables investing went??

[@TonysCoolTools]

I’ll have to ask my installer how long the ceramic nozzles are supposed to last. Once the government gets involved everything goes up for grabs! Thanks for watching 👍