18 year with a central boiler classic. Never have I once cleaned the inside of my boiler.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man Brian! I wonder what it looks like lol I get decent build up in mine over the season haha. I can’t believe you never scrubba dubbed dubbed yours hahah anyways thanks for chatting!

@ralphy1989

3 жыл бұрын

Dont worry once the cresote makes it through your Firebox youll know 😂

@sockeyewillie

3 жыл бұрын

@@ralphy1989 20 years and I won't care. I'm getting older and upgrading. I've made my money back, no worries wise guy.

@anichols5845

3 жыл бұрын

23 years on mine... same,never cleaned it.

@bobschwarz9184

Жыл бұрын

A lot depends on the wood you burn and the temperature in the firebox, I'll admit I've never had outside boiler, but I've burned wood to heat my house for years and never had to clean the chimney or inside the firebox. I did check it every year before winter. If you burn uncured wood and/or burn at too low of temperature creosote will build up.

Definitely all cleaned up and ready for the next season. Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you! Great video!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rich! 100% that’s correct! A little love goes a long way! Thanks for watching!

@ralphy1989

3 жыл бұрын

Jay do you spray oil on it while you use it during the winter?

I did not read all the comments so someone may have suggested this. I like to use cardboard boxes to burn off the creosote. Works like a charm and they burn super hot. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do that to clean the back out by the chimney it does work great!

Thanks for sharing your post season process Jay! I've never cleaned my 6048 that thoroughly in the 10 years I've been running it but I do scrape it once a week or so during the heating season focusing on scraping loose creosote off the walls and top. Floor of the firebox gets scraped down to bare metal and oiled after shutdown. I found that a floor scraper works much better than the hoe that came with the boiler. PS-don't forget to replace your door rope and service the damper solenoid.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! Thanks for watching! Glad you do something similar! I’ve done a video on the door seal and solenoid before but I should have mentioned it in this video too! Thanks for tuning in and hope you are enjoying the off season not running the machine. I know I am LOL it’s nice to have a break!

Man that looks really nice.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy was it nice ahaha a nice mess

Good morning Sir, 👍🌞You are like a cheminy cleaner or steam locomotive boiler operator 😊👍You are THE BEST boiler maintainer Sir👍😊 Keep up the good work Sir Cheers !!!🌞👍

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave! Some days I feel like a coal miner hahaha I’m always dirty around here haha it’s either ash, chimney smoke, oil, or gas lol all good stuff! Thanks for tuning in! Hope all is well!!

@RCAFpolarexpress

4 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay Good morning Sir 🌞You all fitted for the dirty job and you do it greatly 👍 Cheer 👍

Good job. Maintenance is key.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! Thanks for tuning in!

Hey Jay, that's the same way I clean my boiler. It's a dirty job but like you said have to protect your investment. Keep safe and healthy my friend!!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim! Yes I couldn’t agree more. The previous owner didn’t take good care of it and I love the classic models versus the new bs gasification ones so I want to make this last as long as possible! Thanks for tuning in and stay safe as well!

@ralphy1989

3 жыл бұрын

The new ones are so much better they stay alot cleaner

lol I have never done this to mine but watching you do it gave me idea cause I usually burn mine all year round for my hot water , but cause oil cheap know might give her a break

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey again Shayn! I give mine a break cause it’s an older model and I can live without wood heat for 6 months out of the year lol I’d never run it all year that’s a lot of work and wood. I have two kids and work full time lol

Super helpful.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

congratz on 4k subs

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Great job of cleaning your boiler.A little different than my boiler shut down video!! Lol! 15yrs and have never cleaned my central boiler that well. Feeling awfully lazy right now! Lol! Have a good one!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Midwest! Don’t feel lazy lol it’s a pain in the you know what as you know haha I don’t look forward to this day but it’s worth it to keep the machine running good and to keep the steel in good shape! I’ve heard that rust/moisture can get trapped under the creosote build up and cause rot and rust! So I’ve been told.

@scottwebber652

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay I’ve been told to allow the thin layer but to keep scraping the blisters off. It’s actually protecting itself. Never done anything like ur # on mine. I’ll definitely be looking harder when I shut r down. The warrenty sounds like crap

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottwebber652 When the machine is running creosote issue isnt the end of the world for an issue. The issue is the OFFSEASON when its not running you can get moisture and condensation build up between the metal and the creosote and can cause issues. Same idea as leaving ash in there it can hold moisture and condensation.

@scottwebber652

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay good point n I can see the truth in that. I guess I’ll b given it a whirl. My door is smaller n only a kid could be inside but I’ll figure something out. That’s where my back wall previous question came from.

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottwebber652 Cardboard may help. Be careful as it burns hot. If you can burn most of it out just make sure you oil coat the inside. That will help with moisture and condensation. I fluid film mine. Search "fluid film outdoor wood boiler" and my video should come up! Hope this helps!

This is on my 'to do' list this weekend as well. I don't get things as cleaned up on the inside as you do - I'm too claustrophobic to climb inside mine...lol...I do like that idea of spraying the oil on. Definitely a dirty job, at least you can just throw that t-shirt away when your done! Hahahahaha

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan! I’m gonna trade this shirt in for a Tampa Bay one now hahah!!! Thanks for tuning in! Now go get yours all cleaned up lol the oil does help and doesn’t hurt that’s for sure! Thanks for coming on by!

Wow Jay! As usual you didn’t disappoint with the going the extra mile! How the heck do you clean you? 🧼 Thanks, DC

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan! I still have black soot coming off of me in the shower hahaha it’s wild how the stuff lingers haha I needed a full submerge hahah should have jumped in the swimming pool with a bar of soap and a can of degreaser lol

Worth it. !!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

Nice work. I just used a putty knife to knock off the big buildup and a wore brush. Figured the hard enamel buildup would be fine like seasoned cast iron. First shutdown was this year.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! I’ve heard that the cresote buildup can trap moisture and condensation and it can prematurely rust the metal so that’s why I go after it the way I did! That’s what I’ve heard but I still need to investigate more. Either way it’s very clean and oiled now so I am happy! Thanks for watching!

What! You forgot to wash and wax the outside of it. Looking good. Nice job of cleaning

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha oh don’t worry she’ll shine right up LOL

Like Bill said Fluid film would be great. I use it on my 2003 f250 and they have nice sprayers too. Would it be better to run all year ( I know you can not but I can and do for hot water) keeping it above 160 so no moisture and do your regular weekly , monthly simple clean and scrapes and ashtrol. Then shut it down and worry about letting moisture get behind any creosote? Just a thought.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

With these machines no matter the time of year its suppose to be 170-180 for least amount of moisture chance. I choose not to run it year round as I like to stock pile wood and plus we spend so much time outside by the pool I wouldnt want me or guests to be smoked out haha since summer I dont burn the premium seasoned wood I burn the crap which smokes more hahah plus its nice to have a break from actively heating! Please subscribe to the channel as I am doing this years clean out this week! I actually have fluid film this time so funny your timing is perfect! Stay tuned!

Hey give LPS 3 a try. It’s for long term corrosion protection. Should be able to spray it on once and be good for the whole off season.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! The oil spray via paint gun sticks very well but I may give that a try come next off season! The oil is messy and tricky so maybe a dozen cans of that stuff will suffice! I appreciate the help! I just released a OWB video today! Check it out!

@mikehellekson

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay I will certainly check it out! You won’t need more than a few cans. It dries and leaves a wax like film that doesn’t dissipate. Will burn off when you start it again for the next season.

I sure would like to have seen ur method for the back wall n corners. This is the toughest thing for me.

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

I use the makita with the 3m abrasive pads. Before that I use cardboard boxes to help burn it out!

Jay, I would suggest you get a full face 3M respirator. It's the same filters as your half face but it seals your face and eyes. Then get yourself a nylon balaclava hood it keep your ears hair and neck clean.

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldnt be a bad thing to have lol thank you!

Have you ever thought of using Fluid Film? Once a year would probably be enough. That stuff is awesome.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill! I may entertain something else than the oil come this shut down season! Maybe I shall look into it!

@billrichardsjr

3 жыл бұрын

The rust store dot com

@billrichardsjr

3 жыл бұрын

For some stupid reason youtube would not let me put the address in my reply. Wtf

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

@@billrichardsjr yeah the tube is weird with URLs it think they are spam. I will check out!

Great video! What is the wiz wheel you refer to?

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Its a 3M product. Shoot me an email ill find the info on it and send it to you. Homesteadjay35@gmail.com

Great video. where did you get that scraping tool???

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Hello! I use a 3m disk sander and the long poles are tools right from central boiler! Just look up 3m abrasive disks (hook it )

Hey jay what type of steel is your 6048 made of? Carbon steel? Does the pitted metal bother you? I have a new 6048 stainless steel “titanium series”

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Yes carbon steel. This was here on the homestead when we moved in. The stainless ones look cool for sure!

Would a pressure washer with a rotary nozzle be enough to clean off the creosote?

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it could be but id never spray water inside this unit. I guess it could work but there is no low point drain so getting the water out would be very difficult. You would need a shop vac or something of that nature!

Hey jay, what kind of material is on your wiz wheel??

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Its a 3m abrasive disk made out of plastic NOT metal!

What do you use in the summer for water heat

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Oil furnace. Which is our backup heat source to the boiler

If I have to do that I'm gonna stop looking for one today, I've been looking really hard for a several months now. I don't need that big of a headache.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

You dont have to clean it this way. This is the old school way. I am a bit OCD when it comes to this but normally you can just burn a whole bunch of cardboard and scrap the sides with long scrapers to get 75 percent of the creosote off. Problem is you cant really get the back and ceiling. Some people have units they never really fully "clean" like I do and seem to be ok. Dont be discouraged by this one video OWB's are (in my opinion) one of the better options depending on the heat demand/house size/etc... I made a pro and con video check it out on my page! Thank you!

If you leave the door open for a week or so and let it air out helps alot

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

That’s a lot of soot ! Did you ream out the tubes of the boilers heat exchanger? Dirty oil sticks better!

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Mine doesnt have the exchanger tubes. This is the classic machine no frills hahah

Question: why not used motor or trans oil?

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Doesnt stick or adhear like the fluid film does! Tran or motor oil will run down and puddle.

Shouldn't you have also put in a new rope sealer around the door?

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

I did that last year. dont need to every year, (doesnt hurt) I will change next season. Usually do every other season.

Very messy job jay but very well done 👍.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rafael! Good to hear from you! Thanks for the comment!

why wouldn't you use a shop vac with a filter on on it ot get all the ash out first?

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Shop vacs and ash are not a good way to do it! Sucking up any coal or ember still warm is dangerous! They make special ash vacuums for this but dont use a standard vac or shop vac as they are not built for this! I only use the shop vac for the little bit that wont scrap out!

You should have a pull disconnect or a lock out breaker if accidental power on is a safety issue. A 60 amp non-fused pull disconnect is less than $20.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! It’s no big deal really since I unplug The pump in the off-season. Even if the breaker is turned in it’s not going to move any water or hurt anything. Not a bad idea though!

@GeeCeeAte

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a good idea to have protections on everything! But a wood boiler usually uses about .4 amps at 120v. So less amps than an electric toothbrush. Also the pumps are usually internally protected and thermally protected. My boilers blower used a ton of amps because they still use 1800s era AC squirrel cage fans on em. I switched mine over to a pulse width modulated in-line DC fan and now it only uses 10 watts instead of 300

Good jop yep it is time too shut down the wood stove it is too hot outside now my wife can't be outside because she is pregnant now buddy

@traviscover590

4 жыл бұрын

This was a lot off work you did i like your new video good jop buddy

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Travis! Congrats on the wife being pregnant! Good stuff! Kids are awesome. I love my boys. I can’t wait till they can run and play in the new area!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! Appreciate it!

Man what a dirty process!!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously! I still find black transfer marks around the house lol no matter what I did the stuff took hours to scrub off lol

I don't think it is necessary to use a wire wheel on the surface, after the first fire up it is coated again ! And the oil is waste of time ! It burns off ! The metal is a special boiler plate , It is not regular mild steel ! Scraping off the surface is plenty good !

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

When you have creosote build up (not running) it acts like an incubator for moisture. It is reccomended to clean off to steel and coat with oil right from central boiler. Now the normal steel is coated from the factory but after 13 years of use some spots are bare metal hence the oil! You can do what you like with your boiler but I like to give mine the best longevity possible.

without gasification this is piece of junk !!!, Tune it to gassification unit - it is not hard

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

lol you cant "tune this" unit but thanks for the comment.