Radiant Heat System, Water Pump & Well – Explanation from Previous Owner
– At 4:00 minutes he says you need to fill the boiler system with water once per week, this is incorrect. It only needs to be filled at the start of the season. But good idea to check it every month or two just to make sure nothing has gone wrong, leak, etc.
How to Turn On Electric Boiler in Fall & Then Switch to Wood Furnace in Winter
– Wood furnace operations manual says to check water condition yearly and add antifreeze etc as needed. However, previous owner ran furnace for 17 years and only did this once. We had it done in 2024. We also had chimney replaced, and 2 leaks in water sleeve (coming out of front panel) fixed by Byron from Max Weld. Tyrel Lewis checked pipes and system when he added the electric boiler in August 2023. The only thing that might fail is the pipes because this brand were actually recalled and are no longer in production.
House Water Filtration System
Wood Boiler & Propane Tank
– We’ve learned that creosote around door and air intake valve should be cleaned every 3 weeks.
– Wood furnace/boiler filter needs to be cleaned at least once per year; unscrew and scrape clean.
– Wood box needs to be cleaned once a month; shovel out, get rid of excess ash (see 9:30 minutes – make sure the valve area is cleaned so it can open/close freely)
– Use a fire starter block to get your stack of wood going. Make sure air intake valve is clear of creosote/ash and wood is not damp.
– at 11:00 minutes: must keep system filled with water by slowly turning on the water valve in the house (see Radiant Heat System video at 4:00 minutes for instructions) until you see water coming out the pipe at the top. Then slowly close the valve. Only needs to be done once per year.
Wood Furnace Recap – Chris
*Water level does not need to be checked daily, every month or two is fine.
Note: Creosote is the byproduct when wood is burned at high temperatures. When the smoke from a fireplace or a wood stove leaves the firebox – also called tar or soot. Wood ash can be beneficial, but it will raise the pH of the soil, which many plants don’t like.
The Creek & Irrigation
UHI 825HT Wheel Loader Tutorial
How to Hook Up the Back-Up Generator – in case of Power Failure
– Important: Be sure to flip the switch from IDLE to RUN.
– make sure Generator is OUTSIDE or garage door is open – must have ventilation!
– And be sure to go into the Mechanical room at the bottom of the stairs to flip on the breaker switches in the electrical panel.