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L53 or the L200 for a 20 foot container

Started by Tree Dan, January 08, 2019, 11:23:00 AM

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Tree Dan

Hey all,
I have a old 20 foot x reefer unit that came available,
would the L53 be too small, or the L200 be too big?
I normaly cut 8/4 and have between 800 to 2000 bf to dry at a time
Although I would dry 4/4 as well....mostly all hard Maple, Ash and some pine

Cheers
Dan
North Bay,ON
Wood Mizer LT40HD, Kubota KX71, New Holland LS150, Case TR270
6400 John Deere/with loader,General 20" planer, Stihl 880, Stihl 361, Dolmar 460, Husqvarna 50  and a few shovels,
60" and 30" Log Rite cant hooks, 2 home built Tree Spades, Homemade log splitter

K-Guy

Hi Dan
Stan from Nyle here. We recommend a L200 for a 20 ft container. The L53 doesn't have enough heating capability for the container. If you would like to discuss it call me at 800-777-6953 Ext 212
Nyle Service Dept.
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GeneWengert-WoodDoc

I agree with Stan...you need the extra power in order to be more versatile in what you can dry with the best quality.

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YellowHammer

Go with the Nyle 200.  Bigger is better, its better to have a system that has excess capacity so that it can reach a setpoint and idle under no power than a smaller system that has to run continuously.
 
Also, a bigger system will reach the proper wet/dry bulb depression faster, to keep sticker stain away.  I have both units, and they are both workhorses.  The L53 is for up to 1,000 bdft, the L200 is for up to 4000, and a 20 foot container should be able to hold 2,000 bdft. 
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Tree Dan

Wood Mizer LT40HD, Kubota KX71, New Holland LS150, Case TR270
6400 John Deere/with loader,General 20" planer, Stihl 880, Stihl 361, Dolmar 460, Husqvarna 50  and a few shovels,
60" and 30" Log Rite cant hooks, 2 home built Tree Spades, Homemade log splitter

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