Why An Outdoor Boiler? Why a Heatmaster G200? -37

[@fricknjeep]

hi there another interesting show . i built my boiler around 25 years ago before i could get info from the internet . its a bit out dated and likes to eat wood but i am heating a lot of spaces and a also a small green house . i do have a small LED light in the front i installed that just stays on all the time . my neighbor got a Central boiler 4 years ago . his calls him on his cell phone when it needs more wood . . . thanks for showing it to us john

[@TonysCoolTools]

John I can’t believe all the things you have built. Wish you lived closer, I’m sure we would have fun playing with our toys and building stuff. Thanks for watching 👍

[@bluewhaleadventures152]

This is a better demo video than 90% of the manufacturers I have seen. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@blueglide1]

Good video Tony.I’m having a Central Boiler HDX 760 gasification unit put in this Oct. Same features your furnace has just in a little different locations on the unit.I live in Sauk county Wi,welcome to Gods country!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ha ha I think other then the 2 major cities of Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin is all “Gods Country”. This coming from a former FIB😂 You’ll have to drop me an email and let me know what you think after you get it installed and run it a couple of weeks. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@LitltsLogging]

Outdoor boilers are really nice in many ways! I had a Nature's Comfort which only lasted about 5 years before it burned out!! Now iam having to figure out which manufacturer to go with or if iam going to replace it at all!! I've looked at Heat Master's and iam pretty impressed!! I have all the wood in the world to burn between logging, tree service, and a couple hundred acres of woods at the farm!! Stay safe my friend

[@TonysCoolTools]

Well then it’s a no brainer about getting a OWB. There are a few good brands out there of gasification units. Thanks for watching 👍

[@georgewelker853]

I’ve seen a couple guys that are going to a massive version of an outdoor wood burning system that is big enough to load up with 6-8’ logs with your skid steer or forklift, they’re AWESOME 😎

[@iandouglas4992]

Very good clear communication

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thank you Ian, glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@Andrew_From_NB]

Excellent review and demonstration Tony! Although I don’t have a need for a wood boiler at this time currently, i would consider this as a definite option. Appreciate the work you put into getting this video together! Very well done! Andrew from NB :)

[@TonysCoolTools]

Andrew, thanks for your kind words. Though it does take me hours to get a video out it’s totally worth it when I have viewers tell me they learned something or made it easier to buy something after watching. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@sodhog6311]

Thank you Tony. I had the exact same thought that Crown Royal was the easiest and best furnace to get. You have given me more to think about with your stance on manufacturer experience. And yeah, $7.50 per foot for the cheaper insulated pex and $17.50 per foot for Central Boiler brand!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Crown was definitely one of the top brands I looked at. However I am extremely happy with the Heatmaster brand of boilers, but part of that had to do with the positive experience I had with the person installing my unit. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@tn7355]

Thank you so much for your time that was very informative. Have an older empire outdoor boiler now looking to maybe upgrade was actually talking to an old Empire dealer in Wisconsin that sells these now and he said go online. Watch some reviews you did an awesome job. Thanks.

[@tn7355]

One more thing to add, do you have a automatic Generator for power outages, so it doesn’t boil over

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ok first I do have a whole house generator in case of power outage so if power goes on there are no fans to blow on the coals and the fire will die. Second I think you will be very happy with the new gasification units out there. Pick a dear near you that offers after sales service. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Tony - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. Thank you for a most informative video and for advising us that the US of A is working hard on catching up on modern wood burning technology. A number of European countries have been developing gasifying boilers for decades and I have lusted after one for years but with my setup it just can't happen. My perception of your old style of OWB is that they were ferociously hungry for wood and caused many social problems with excessive smoke while idling. I have never heard of Ameican style OBWs being used in the British Isles - they are totally alien to us.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hey Rodney I never said the US was the fastest car in the race😂😂😂 I am well aware Europe has been ahead of US with heating technology. You are right The older OWB are notorious for dumping out a lot of smoke but the new gasification units only deposit a little smoke on startup but after that it’s typically clear. Thanks for watching 👍

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

@@TonysCoolTools Big Rodders again. I know you made no claims but my perception was influenced by my rural upbringing in Ireland in the 60s where we believed then that everything was better in the US of A - everything was bigger, better, more advanced, sidewalks (we call them footpaths) were paved with gold and you were all millionaires. Oh for the innocence of youth! As a matter of interest, have you ever visited Ireland? I've never made it over to your side of the the pond.

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@rodneysweetnam8653 Rodney my job gave me opportunity to travel to Europe and Asia but I haven’t made it to Ireland and Australia which are on my bucket list. I’m first generation in the US and all my relatives in Poland thought the same as you. Streets of gold , boy were they wrong😂😂😂

[@Frank-db6oj]

Great review Tony 👏 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

And thanks for watching Frank I really appreciate it 👍

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Tony, Nice heating unit. My company installed outdoor woodstove, solar and geothermal units for 31 years until I retired in 2019. We Installed many brands, but mostly the “Central Boiler”Brand 🚜🪵🇺🇸

[@TonysCoolTools]

That’s interesting, I haven’t come across many companies that do all three options. That must have kept you very busy! That’s awesome working for a company that long. Thanks for watching👍

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

@@TonysCoolTools Was the President of the company! Made my hair fall out!😂

[@silentknight9509]

I am curious why he didn't consider central boiler especially with the factory being right in Wisconsin I just got a central boiler classic edge 960 gasification I did the install myself with some help from some friends PS new subscriber thanks to your old best friend Chris In the wood yard

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@silentknight9509 when I started looking Crown Royal had the best reviews and Heatmaster had been making gasification units for several years,. I was not happy with the Central Boiler in my area. Ironically they we’re the first brand I looked at. Appreciate you as a new sub👍 TCT

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Tony. I designed and Built My own System around a Central Boiler Classic 6048 in 2007. 500'000 Btu to heat the old House and was Planning to heat the garage as well Just shy of 400 gallons of Water. Severely over sized it Lol Went through about 8/10 Cords a year. loading it once every 24 Hrs. Made My own under ground Insulated Pipe System That was 5 feet down so it came in through the Foundation wall just above the Footing. Designed and built The Distribution Manifold Etc. It was so efficient I had to drop the water temp cause it over heated the Safety on the Water heater gas valve . and put in a Mixing valve to control temp at the Faucets. I had to do it all over again when I moved to My new Place after the Fire. I have in floor Heat for 900 Sqft. I need to get the shop Heated so I can dump excess Heat out there, Cause once I get the Slab up to Temp in the House it will stay warm for almost 3 days and the Fire goes out. Enough Rambling LOL.. Mike M.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Wow Mike sounds like your warm and toasty 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@obiorah1]

That was well explained, safety is very important when a wood boiler is installed,

[@TonysCoolTools]

Yes Ebele you are correct safety is first. Thanks for watching 👍

[@lendevonuk5479]

Great presentation Tony!! Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

[@TonysCoolTools]

Len Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@frankdel5809]

Excellent video. You answered all my questions and articulated the answers in a clear/concise manner. Keep up the good work.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Frank I appreciate your kind words. I’ve accomplished my goal of educating and entertaining. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 Come on back for more!

[@jon592xp]

Tony, that Central Boiler is supposed to be a pretty efficient outdoor Boilers also. Great show, very informative.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Jon Central Boiler is a very good boiler. I didn’t have good luck with the dealer around me and based on reviews and referrals the Heatmaster and Crown kept coming up as the tops for “Gasification units”. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@jon592xp]

Ubet

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Very informative ,good job on a good subject. It's four times more involved than I expected. At 65 y.o. I'd most likely go for a Geo thermal system ,based on your info. Keep up the good work.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Jean an OWB is not for everyone, my wife would love Geo thermal but our property is not conducive for it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

The cost is high, but the pay back should over 5-10 years should cover it. We have a air source heat pump that will heat our house, but only down to 25 degrees and that cut the propane bill in half. It was great to see you again at the show

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hey Larry glad I got to see you and your wife at PB. Hope you made the Loooong ride home OK. Yup you’re right payback is about 10+ years unless fuel costs go up. Thanks for watching 👍TCT

[@silentknight9509]

Base on my last oil fill up my boiler with the tax rebate will pay for itself by the end of next year when I started the research I was planning on it taking 5 to 7 years lol

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@silentknight9509 wow that’s awesome, much quicker payback then mine. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Tony, I’ve wanted a boiler for years! For now it’ll just have to be my wood burning insert at home and wood stove at hunting camp.

[@TonysCoolTools]

I only had natural gas fireplaces for the last 30 years and I knew when I bought our current home I wanted an OTB. It’s a bit of work but I enjoy every minute of it. Heath, Thanks for watching 👍

[@mainerdiy8399]

This was an excellent and detailed overview of this boiler. The thing I love about our Crown Royal 7300e (also a gasifier unit) is it is very simple with not a lot of bells a whistles. In my mind that means less things to go wrong. It's amazing the similarities between your heat master and our crown royal. Great video!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Chris you’re right, less bells and whistles in my minds means less stuff to go wrong. I believe both the Crown Royal and Heatmaster are equally good units and someone looking to install one can’t go wrong. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

[@anthonyspadafora1384]

One thing I have learned with these units is the underground piping. About 20-25 years ago my neighbor installed a central boiler. It was 200 ft from the home and he needed 10 GPM with a 20 degree split across the plate exchanger to get 100,000 BTU's This was not going to happen with the pressure drop of 200ft plus the plate exchanger with 1 inch pipe. To get the proper flow rate with a minimum amount of pump energy we decided to use 1-1/2 tubing. There was no 1-1/2 tubing available in this country back then and the cost of importing from Germany was insane. So looking at the temperature pressure charts for 200 psi PE well piping we decided to trench, line the trench with 2 inch polyboard top and bottom. Last year the boiler was decommissioned as it just had to many leaks to be repaired but the piping never missed a beat and lasted longer than the boiler. We only buried at 30 inches and the heat loss was on the high side as you could see the ground melt after a light snow. Now I would lay down 2 inch board, lay my pipe spaced on top and then foam on top. Since wood boilers are open systems there is nothing but a pound or 2 of head pressure. The pipe grew a foot when heated but so does PEX.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Anthony technology has come a long way! Thanks for watching. TCT

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks for your kind words. glad you enjoyed my video. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@glennkisling3365]

Nice Tony 👍be good to see a start up 👍👍🇺🇸

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glenn I didn’t want this video to be to long plus it was 80+ degrees that day. I had planned showing the start up in the next week or so when the weather gets colder. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

[@Splittin_Sticks]

Wow 16.5k, I would've thought it would have been alot more!. Wood burning inserts for the home in my area are around 8k for a large insert with blowers. Great video Tony!

[@TonysCoolTools]

John after researching several units I felt the price I paid was fair and the quality and service was exceptional. I really enjoy using my OWB. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@KillingerUSA]

Good looking unit! Nice overview!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Chris, I really love my outdoor wood boiler. Thanks for watching…. Paul Bunyan is only a couple weeks away😁👍

[@brucearney9536]

Pros and cons , just like all others things in life ! Thank you .

[@TonysCoolTools]

Bruce here you go: Con’s Expensive initial cost Having to buy or collet wood constantly Having to feed furnace twice a day Cleaning unit ever couple of weeks and Disposals of ashes Sending in yearly water samples Pro’s If you scrounge free wood no monthly or seasonal cost for LP, electric, oil or natural gas. Gives me a purpose to get up in the morning, plus I don’t need a gym membership because I get enough exercise cutting, splitting and stacking Pride of being self sufficient Unlimited hot water, your hot water tank doesn’t work as had assuming it will last longer. I know there are more Pro’s & Cons but I Hope this answers some of you questions.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Nice boiler Tony! I really want one for our house!!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Jake, with all the free wood you get I’m surprised you don’t have one. I know they are a bit pricy up front but think about the 25% tax credit from “Big Brother” they are giving for installing one. Although you folks out East are getting hit hard with regulations on fireplace and OWB.. congrats to you and Sarah again. Be safe! Thanks for watching.

[@buroakridgehomestead5995]

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Many good brands of OWB so do your homework to see which one fits your need. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@CloudLakeMoon]

Great info, well presented and even more good info in your answers to comment questions. Well done! Keep your tool cool! Cheers 🇨🇦

[@TonysCoolTools]

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

[@jimbo5056]

Figured you would eventually get into a more elaborate description of your boiler. I worked HVAC for 8 yrs in Florida. Does your piping pump to an inline duct heat exchanger that works off your air handler for your furnace. Ie: forced air Or do you have baseboard or radiant heat. I would think you might need a separate pump/ distribution device in the home/ outbuilding for that. Have not known anyone to pick their brain on their style of installation. Thank you for a very informative video Tony. 👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

I have a conventional gas forced air unit that uses LP since I’m out in the country. My installer cut into the back of my furnace and put in a heat exchanger so the furnace fan blows across the heated coils and supplies heat. Wish KZbin allowed pictures in the comments. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for watching and commenting👍

[@jimbo5056]

I saw your forced air heat exchanger hanging in your garage. I assume you probably have the same thing in your pole bldg??? We would put a rectangular electric heat strip inside the duct. It used the same air handler for the A/C because some parts of the state did not have natural gas. Unlike your over abundance of natural gas/ methane in Packer country ! 😂😂😂 I can relate to what you save burning wood instead of LP or natural gas. Thanks for sharing. GO. BEARS🐻

[@robertblacksmith4355]

Great video Tony & info, if that was my unit I would want to build a shed over it or a open cover with the firewood close by , have seen a few KZbin videos with people that have done that! Ciao from BC Canada

[@TonysCoolTools]

Robert that’s the plan, our lumber prices are extremely high so I’ve been waiting to build an attached woodshed over the boiler. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@craigwilson9560]

What an informative video tony on the G200. I been looking into one and you gave me some great information. Not sure where the nearest Heatmaster dealer is. We have a crown Royal dealer about an hour and 15 minutes away. But with the review of heatmaster will definitely keep them in mind too!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Craig glad you enjoyed the video, now you have ammunition when you go to any dealer to ask questions and understand what he’s talking about. I would buy brand that can be serviced in your area easily. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@craigwilson9560]

Yeah most of our dealers are an hour and a half to 2 hours away. Very informative!

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@craigwilson9560 Good luck! TCT

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Tony!!😀😀 Your stove is a really nice setup. Just wanted to let you know that you don't have any red oak on your property. They are black oak. There is very little red oak in the sand country of Waushara county. Take care my friend!! 😀😀 Logger Al

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Al, I really enjoy my OWB, it gives me a purpose for getting up early in the morning when it’s cold plus I don’t need a gym membership when I’m cutting, splitting and stacking. That’s interesting about the Red and Black oak. Dick The guy we’re cutting all the wood on said he only had a handful of black oaks but most were Red oak. I guess it takes a discerning eye to tell the difference. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@garny3766]

Hey Tony. Were you able to look at Garn units at MREA? In my opinion these are the most user friendly high efficiency chunk wood boilers made. Albeit capital expense is way higher than traditional owbs due to size and installation requirements. Major benefits is highly efficient, the ability to burn in -50 to 100*f ambient, minimal moving parts, and approved for horizontal flue. I’m going on 15 years with my home built unit. It is amazing that heat master, central boiler, polar, etc. have in the last few years to a decade finally built downdraft boilers and advertise it like they rediscovered fire. Europe has been building them this way for 40+ years.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Garry I can’t say I saw the Garn units when I was doing my research. The EU is so far ahead of North American on alternative energy especially heating since resources are scarce and expensive. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@stanleykeith6969]

Hey TONY, $16,500.00 is a lot of money. How many years would it take to pay the gas company that amount, plus all the time spent cutting, splitting, stacking, loading, cleaning out the box and the time and cost to maintain it. Is it worth it ? I live in a County in Pa. where they do not even want you to burn wood outside in a fire pit. Soon they will try to stop you burning in a Fire 🔥place, I say good luck to them. Gas and Electric and Propane prices already going up. Sad news for all of us. Another Great Video, TONY ! 😁😄😃

[@TonysCoolTools]

You know the ROI or payback depending on future fuel costs is estimated at 8 to 12 years. But the non tangible element is this thing is going to keep me fit and trim by cutting splitting and stacking hopefully for a long time to come. I agree 100% it would be easier to flip the switch and just let the LP warm me up. It may seem weird but the heat I get from the boiler seems to better then the LP heat. I can’t explain it and it could just be in my head but both my wife and I say the same thing. Thanks for watching 👍

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

@@TonysCoolTools Big Rodders from Ireland here. I agree with you wholeheartedly. Oil, propane and electricity may heat the body but wood heat also touches the soul. When I stare into my glass fronted stove that heats my entire property I think of stone age man and ponder on the lives that have existed on wood heat from time immemorial.

[@heymakerphd1982]

@@TonysCoolTools Somehow the heat from the woodstove warms me up better than the gas furnace. When I have icicles hanging on me, and I walk into the house, it instantly starts warming me. And yes, it's in my head, the thot of all the money I'm saving, that warms me too! Money saved is worth more than just those dollars, if you figure taxes on money earned, to match it!! I agree about the fit and trim. You better watch it, or you'll be getting your draft notice! Oh yeah, all volunteers. You can relax!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice review and explanation of how it works..

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Daniel, I appreciate you stopping by and watching. I’m sure you’re counting the days until your “Blue Baby” shows up. Can’t wait for your first video!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

@@TonysCoolTools : already here and it's a learning curve for sure.. I think in ways I got a too big of a machine but oh well it's mine now and I will make it work ..

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@DanielAtkinsFirewood Daniel bigger is OK, you can grow into it. You’re really gonna love that splitter. Can’t wait for a review and feedback.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

@@TonysCoolTools : I know I am just not used to it, and that is OK..

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

@@DanielAtkinsFirewood Big Rodders here. Your next project should be to get a gasifying wood boiler - you sure have enough massive rings to feed it with and with your new splitter you'll get them all processed in record time!

[@knottwworking]

Great video Tony!!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Terry thanks for watching!👍

[@raymondhaan7035]

Great job describing your unit, Tony! one question-how often do you have to load the unit and about how many pieces of wood does it hold?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Raymond I typically load the unit twice a day, I normally fill between 20-30 pieces depending on how cold it is. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@case1190]

good info thank you

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@tonybaloneycheeseandmacaro6131]

Good stuff Tony!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hi Tony, my wife and I love your KZbin name😂👍 Thanks for watching 👍

[@tonybaloneycheeseandmacaro6131]

Sometime I’ll have to tell you how I got this nickname. Have a great day!

[@karonosphere8390]

Hey Tony, looking at picking up a used G200s. I noticed in your video and in a picture of the one I’m picking up that some of the metal plates inside the burn chamber are warped. Are you having any issues because of that? Is it a concern? Great video! Thanks.

[@TonysCoolTools]

I believe the metal plates in the burn chamber have been warped from day one. I’ve never asked my installer about that. I recently did an after season cleaning and thought plates are warped they are solid when I scraped them to knock off some creosote build up. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@TheStevedie]

I was looking at a G4000 and possibily install it in my 36x30 shop in place of the woodstove that is out there. Then I can run a line to my house and put a air exchanger in near the current woodstove.

[@TonysCoolTools]

That’s the nice thing about the Heatmaster is you can operate inside a building. Though mine is located outside about 25’ away I have a heat exchanger inside my 36’ x54’ pole barn and it keeps it toasty warm when I crank it up. Otherwise it primarily heats my house and all hot water. You’re gonna love it. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@marauder2525]

Regarding the light, I have a "dark" door on one of my sheds. I found a motion activated solar light on Amazon that is bright enough for me and stays on for a reasonable amount of time.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Now that’s an awesome idea, I’ll definitely have to look into that. Appreciate the suggestion. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@ThomasLeonard454]

What do you think your ROI will be? How many years? What are the consumable items you will have to buy? And how often?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thomas Depending on how high fuel costs go I estimate 10-11 years on payback. Not much in consumables except chemical additives at $30 a gallon every two years. After three years I’ve replace a fan motor at $100 and bought a back up water pump for $140. Other then that only keep feeding them with wood. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Tony - thanks for the tour and details. A lot of folks are looking into wood heat. A q for u : what happens if you run out of dry wood and have to use something with a higher moisture content ( ie - really cold winter, you use more wood than expected and run out of reserve etc and need to use some green stuff). Can you still heat with it ? Thanks!

[@TonysCoolTools]

GP there is no issue with using non seasoned wood ( moisture levels over 25 to 30 % or more) For the first two seasons I didn’t have any seasoned wood so I burned anything I could cut and split. The main issue is the drip tray I showed in the video fills up with water and overflows and you see a puddle in the front of the furnace. Basically you are getting less BTU’s from the wood because the furnace has to boil out the water before it burns the wood. With all that said I love heating with the OWB. Thanks for watching 👍

[@georgewelker853]

I’m convinced that with the price of these beasts they should be outfitted with a propane burner for startup and low temperature events to keep it from freezing and ruining itself

[@TonysCoolTools]

George you should speak with a OWB dealer about this. I know you could have a system that uses antifreeze and not water so if it stopped working the pipes wouldn’t burst. My unit is tied in with my existing LP gas system and when the wood stove goes below a specific temp the gas unit comes on as a backup. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@oldguyfirewood]

Good informative video Tony. In the coldest, most severe winter weather, how often do you need to fill it?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Dick that’s depends on what wood I’m using, if it’s dry oak or locust and I fill up with about 30 pcs of wood I do that twice a day. If I use poplar or box elder then probably three times a day. Thanks for watching 👍

[@peterbabcock4568]

Great info as always keep it up

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Peter, as usual, I appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

[@braddegen3022]

Hi. I'm wondering how many kwh of electricity you use annually for this unit?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Brad Unfortunately I would have no idea about that. However if you want to send an email to Karl at: [e-mail] the person who installed my outdoor wood boiler I’m sure he would be able to answer your questions. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@kirkpaisley6641]

Hi Tony looking to replace my 15 year old boiler has the Heatmaster ever caused you any headaches or problems

[@TonysCoolTools]

Kirk I had my G200 installed Sept of 2018. The only issue I had was the bypass blower motor went out Jan of 2022. I picked one up from my installer ($120) and installed myself. That’s the only problem so far. I would definitely recommend the Heatmaster brand. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@ralphshea4786]

Hi, thanks for the video. My question is can you go south to Florida for a month. If so do you have winterize it and redo the start up when you come back? My question assumes you can use with a propane system as well for the time away,

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ralph in the past the LP was my primary heat source. Now the boiler is my primary and the LP is secondary. So if I go away the LP heats the house and keeps the water circulating throughout the boiler so it doesn’t freeze. Many people who own boilers ask a neighbor or friend to load the boiler when they are gone. Hope that answers your question. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@franciscoconceicao8900]

What do you do if you go on vacation in the winter for a week or more?

[@TonysCoolTools]

When my outdoor boiler runs low on wood it automatically switches to my other heat source which is LP (liquid propane) gas . Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@franciscoconceicao8900]

What happens if the water freezes when the fire goes out. Are U telling me it also runs on propane.

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@franciscoconceicao8900 Francisco there is a pump in the OWB that moves the water all the time. When the OWB goes out the LP gas unit kicks in and it heats the water from the OWB. The big issue is if the power goes out nothing works and things could freeze up, that’s why I have a generator for back-up.

[@ronhon100]

I prefer shopping for a traditional wood boiler to more fancy gasification one before getting more stringent on emissions by the governments due to the following reasons. 1) Rules of thumb - living in rural areas, maintenance should be as simple as possible. 2) Unless you heavy stock up the seasoned firewood, it is possible to cut green woods from your backyard during the winter. 3) More times are required to cut the firewood in the proper sizes. 4) The most important is you are going to pay at least $4K more for a gasified versus traditional model for the same brand. Are they justified?

[@TonysCoolTools]

The number one thing I heard while researching OWB is old style boilers burned 1/4 to 1/3 more than the gasification units. Definitely burning seasoned wood is better for both styles of OWB. Since I cut my own wood I control the split size so there is no issue. After 4 years I’m extremely happy with my decision to buy my G200 gasification OWB. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@curtisreed4580]

Just curious what do you have to do if power is lost? Do you have a generator to run the boiler? Or do you just run wood stove inside with gas furnace? I have been burning wood inside for 10 years and I'm thinking about getting a boiler but I'm just un sure. They use a lot of wood. How much wood do you burn on an average year?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Curtis because I live way in the sticks I do have a whole house generator. So if there is a power failure I can get the LP furnace and outdoor boiler working. My inside fireplace would warm most of my house with no problem. Including both the inside fireplace and OWB I burn between 7 to 9 full cords. I also heat my outbuilding as well but I only turn on when I’m working inside. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@Living-The-Dream]

Another very informative video Tony !! You answered many of the questions I had about these units, thanks! Can you have a roofed in area all around the unit if you wanted to keep your supply of dry wood closer to the unit…..like a pre-stage area? Any restrictions on clearance? Thanks for info 👍👏🔥 Rick

[@TonysCoolTools]

Rick there is no issues with building an enclosure over the OWB and have an attached woodshed. I’ve wanted to do that since I bought the unit. Lumber prices have been extremely high so I’ve been holding off but plan on building a shed next spring. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@timothykeith1367]

Build an outbuilding with a basement and place the unit in an insulated area with below ground space for wood storage.

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@timothykeith1367 Timothy that sounds like the ultimate set-up. I’ve seen a 2nd story or loft area in an outbuilding but never a basement. 👍

[@timothykeith1367]

@@TonysCoolTools I watch too many Colin Furze "secret" underground room videos.

[@hfbroady]

@@timothykeith1367 That is what I have been thinking about. Adding and addition and placing a unit like this in basement area for wood only. Than have a large overhead door where I can back my dump trailer up to and dump 7+ cord into the basement. MAYBE someday

[@L46C3]

I'm sorry, did you tell us how many sq feet is heated and how many cords? And where are you located?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Peter, I live in central Wisconsin, though the G200 can handle 5000 SF my house is 3000 SF and my pole barn is just under 2000 SF. I don’t heat the pole barn all winter just when I work out there. I go through about 8 or 9 Full cords of wood. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@jaymyers3888]

Tony, when your boiler is operating at it’s hottest, how hot is the outside of the unit to touch?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Jay the unit is very well insulated so you can put your hand on the side of the furnace with no problem. However no snow builds up on top or side of furnace. Thanks for watching 👍

[@johnraman1925]

Is that the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair?

[@TonysCoolTools]

John yes it’s called Midwest Energy Fair, we’ve always known it as the Custer fair. It’s an awesome fair to attend. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@lulusingle5929]

When to add mine is still at bottom of full but idk. And i forogt to send in my samplr due to sample cans missing haveny even had it a year yet

[@TonysCoolTools]

I ran out of bottles the second year and was told by Heatmaster customer service to just use a clean soda bottle that can hold 12-16oz of water out of your boiler which I did. After analyzing my sample they told me to put in 1/2 gal of the treatment. If I were you I would probably call Heatmaster , explain your situation so you don’t void the warranty. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@novascotiagaragegrower3462]

What's the power draw on these units? I've really considered it for my new build but a wood stove in the basement requires no power. My new property is very remote and my power comes from solar/ wind

[@TonysCoolTools]

Unfortunately I don’t know the draw consumption but from what I can see there are no high amp motors on this boiler. A few relays and one smoke bypass fan but it’s small. I think solar power would do the trick but you’d have to confirm with the company you are looking to purchase from for definitive conformation on spec’s. Thanks for watching 👍

[@coreyrunkle7692]

Hello Tony, How much wood are you burning in a year on average? I would have to agree with you that Crown make a nice gasification boiler. To bad about the dealer. You can get a 26%tax credit if you buy a gasification unit by the end of the year.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Corey that’s a nice credit. We keep thermostat at at 72 degrees and don’t tough it all winter. I estimate including wood for both the boiler and fireplace inside 7 to 8 full cords. As I mentioned I only heat my pole barn when I’m working out there. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

@@TonysCoolTools Big Rodders yet again. Your low annual consumption for such a large property is very impressive. I live in a small 900 sq ft bungalow and burn 9 cords of mainly softwood a year in a water jacket glass fronted stove that heats the entire property and provides unlimited hot water.

[@bfoutdooradventures]

Very good explanation and review on your boiler. I would like to heat with a wood boiler but, our home is in town so its not an option.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Well when you build your dream home on your property you’ll be able to get one and enjoy feeding it with all that would from your property! Thanks for watching 👍

[@BobL1]

Where are you at in central Wisconsin? I love Wisconsin.

[@TonysCoolTools]

I’m near Wautoma WI. We love WI as well! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@admirableawesome2317]

just put the speed on 1.25 works great.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Appreciate you watching 👍

[@rayblackwell75]

It would be so cool to be Tony's neighbor.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks, ironically it just so happens there is a house that jut went up for sale yesterday two doors down from me if anyone is interested😂would love to have neighbors that shared the same interests! Appreciate you stopping by and watching 👍

[@CliffsideStables]

@@TonysCoolTools if only that house AND YOU were in northern TN! 😎 Tim

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Gasifier is the way to go!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Totally agree with you and I’m extreamiky happy with my decision on the Heatmaster gasification model. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@blakedismuke3656]

Home much are they?

[@TonysCoolTools]

That’s hard to say, it depends on which unit you purchase and how far away you put it from your house. My unit cost $16,500 for the G200 plus the installation of my house and pole barn. Hope that helps you out. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@steveholbrook4729]

nice unit

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Steve appreciate your watching 👍

[@LeBlancfirewood]

How many cords do you use

[@TonysCoolTools]

Chris funny you should ask. I cover it in this Sundays video. I estimate about 7 full cords to heat my 2400sf house and occasional heat the pole barn. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@jamesmerkel9442]

If not pulling in sucking exhaust u r losing heat ot wet screening micro thin film filter containment, but if u go bs old route u need a min 2 exhaust pipes u open & control automation wise & 4 recirculating min tubs b4 it exhaust.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

Pre heating w/wood least smoke down suck into water the best, the more volume the greater loading automation the better. Only bring to boil under gas controlled fire, no limit on pool storage greatest battery if not mobile.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks James👍

[@rickthelian2215]

Hello Tony😀🇦🇺

[@TonysCoolTools]

Morning Rick, thanks for watching 👍

[@rickthelian2215]

@@TonysCoolTools was interesting to see how they work we don’t have them in Australia, maybe in Tasmania it’s possible 😀

[@tonybunch543]

Nice👌

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks for stopping by and watching 👍

[@ianziegler5464]

Tony Toni Toni you should do your research on a rocket mass heater doesn't take much wood can heat your whole house and you build it with your own hands I'd like to see your research on this it's a lot cheaper than what you're doing there remember rocket mass heater

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ian I have seen the rocket stoves and agree much cheaper and based on what I saw they work very well. however a couple factors to consider. Will my insurance company approve it? Two, When I go to sell my house are rocket stoves as accepted by people as OWB. I would have to build two, 1 for the house and one for the pole building. Maybe if I were going to stay at this house for an extended period of time I would have to consider. Thanks so much for suggesting other options. That’s how we all lean in KZbin land. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@firewoodathome]

👍👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hi Bill appreciate you watching 👍

[@danahasson2892]

$16,000 in 2019 now its probably $25,000 -$30,000 Just my guess because of the price of steel and labor gone up so much.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Dana it’s identical to dump trailer pricing going up 20%-40%. It’s crazy. I have a video coming out Sunday, spent the day with my Heatmaster installer on the new 2022 models. Wish I had asked him for pricing to see the difference. There is one silver lining for this year only, and that’s a tax credit for 26% on the total installation not just the OWB. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍TCT

[@Murphinator1964]

$16500 buys a lot of LP

[@TonysCoolTools]

Yeah but then I would have to buy a sliver sneakers gym membership because I’d be sitting on the couch with no exercise. 😂😂

[@teamdada2194]

Get a pellet stove unless you get your wood for free. Not worth the hassle. Trust me

[@TonysCoolTools]

I agree, fortunately I have a large supply of free wood. So as long as my body can handle the work I’m good to go ! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@mjuberian]

20 year payback at best... waste of money

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@matthewboersma7185]

This machine is a hunk of garbage. I had one one winter and made them take it off my property. went with a c series model and never looked back. The gasification models are finicky. The fan dies out, fuses blow all the time. Nothing but trouble. Stupid design having the fans inline with the exhaust path. Just leads to dirty heat exchangers and it's a chore to clean. I repeat. Horrid engineering. Don't do it.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Mathew I appreciate your viewpoint. I’ve had a different experience with my gasification unit. I like the fact that I’m burning less wood on a yearly basis. I’m on my fifth season and I did have to install a new fan in year 3 and yes I have had a fuse blow one time before replacing with their new circuit breaker. My only complaint is the paint is pealing off the front of the unit around the door where I load the wood. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@matthewboersma7185]

@@TonysCoolTools so I have heard the bigger model like yours was a bit better operating. The smaller model however, I will tell you was a complete disaster. I blew about a dozen fuses and went through three fan motors in one season. Mind you we have very harsh winters that last 6 months at least. The heating season can be upwards of 9 months. I like the idea of gasification and being more efficient. I used to build rocket stoves that actually burnt clean though. I did four seasons of two different versions of rocket mass heaters.. one batch box and one j-tube. My chimney was so clean after those 4 years you could eat off of it. Not a single creosote flake to be found whatsoever. With the g100 i had so much creosote build up inside of my machine it was strait disgusting. The heat exchanger tubes would get horribly clogged and my fan cage would just get coated. I was using barkless super dry and even small split wood. All oak, birch, and a little bit of maple. The reason why I m so adamantly calling it a hunk of garbage is because the price point is just silly considering the flaws. To my standards, a unit that costs that much brand new should at least operate for the first few seasons without any real major problems. I was literally out there once a week cleaning out the tubes. My house was cold all winter. I was also back and forth with the manufacturer to troubleshoot and figure out what is going on. They were pretty glad to replace my unit because they knew I was going to just be emailing them every week, lol. I even gave them my suggestion to correct the engineering mistakes. I suggest they simplify their air pathways and eliminate the air intake solenoid and just mount a forward pressure fan like their other units that essentially work flawlessly. In all the gasification stoves that I built the "reburn" chamber is always a pathway on the back side of the fire, not the front nor the bottom. They could have just mounted that slit(but way wider on the back side of the fuel box instead of the bottom where it gets clogged with ash constantly. And I told themthey should increase the internal surface area of the heat exchanging. And at one point I actually had the formulas to prove I was correct. A 6 inch system could take a ton of surface area to allow heat to be exchanged, and also to ensure no impedance to the gas flow path. The heat exchanger tubes were so narrow. Il i don't think the air was ever moving fast enough for the reburn to happen effectively, especially with just a little bit of ash getting down in it causing it to choke and burn inconsistently. The g series is just a very odd engineering choice. They could have built it more simpler and way more efficient in my mind. I hope someday they do build a better unit because they are definitely good welders. They use a very high quality steel on the internals too. For some reason it just seems that the efficiency units were rushed due to meet newer efficiency standards set for during the Obama era. Soaybe in a few years we will see improvements. Sorry for the long post but I feel very strongly about my efficiency standards as well. 😀 I hope you have way better luck with yours in the long run. But when my c series is blows out, my plan is to build an outdoor rocket heater with my own heat exchange system. Look out on KZbin for when I do because it's going to be awesome and I'm going to give away my ideas for free.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Matthew thanks for the detailed info. I can honestly say in the 5 years I’ve occasionally used wood that has been pretty wet and through I’ve hade creosote build up, after I used super dry wood and card board I burned it all up. I love the fact all I have to do is pull and drop the turbulator handle about 8 times every time I load the OWB and my heat exchanger tubes have stayed clean. I think you unfortunately got a lemon. Sounds like the rocket stove may be the way to go. Good luck👍TCT

[@outfitr9703]

No thanks. Electricity required, too complicated, too expensive. Give me a good wood stove.

[@TonysCoolTools]

I agree outdoor wood boilers are a bit more complicated, that’s why we also have a whole house fireplace inside that I just feed with wood. No electricity needed. I appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT