[RE-wrenches] hydro coils

[Travis Creswell]

Assuming you’re talking about the units that actually installed in the fire
box; I’ve actually disconnected a few over the years because they overheated
the water to point of regularly blowing the pop off valve of the domestic
hot water heater.  It’s pretty spooky to rely on the P&T valve in that
manner.  These were retired folks that didn’t use much hot water and plenty
of time to keep the wood stove stoked.  Hyrdo Coils (etc) would probably
work OK for an installation that didn’t keep the wood stove going 24hrs/day,
used plenty of hot water and had a very attentive owner.

 

But to answer Todd’s question.  I haven’t seen a new one for long time.
Seems like I’ve seen a few NOS ones on Ebay and in the dusty corners of wood
stove dealers.  There was a product that actually installed on the outside
of the firebox in such a manner that the heat was conducted to it.  I don’t
remember who made it and it’s been years since I’ve seen it.  Of course it
wouldn’t be near as efficient but that would be a good thing in this case
plus it didn’t void the stoves warranty because you didn’t have to drill any
holes into the stove.

 

Best,

Travis Creswell

Ozark Energy Services

 

 

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Todd,

Just a friendly point - I know you probably know---be real careful doing
that. That use to be an option on some of the woodstoves I sold 25 years ago
until,.....BOOM! ..........DIY not recommended. 

 

Holt E. Kelly
Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products
500 Jewell Dr.
Waco,Tx. 76712
254-751-9111
254-228-9621 (cell)
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Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:57 PM

Subject: [RE-wrenches] hydro coils

 

I have a client that is wanting to add a water loop in their wood stove. 
Does anyone know if the old SS hydro coils are still made?

Todd

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