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General Forestry => Firewood and Wood Heating => Topic started by: stratford 50 on November 06, 2015, 07:07:45 AM
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My e-classic 2300 has developed a 2 inch horizontal crack and is leaking water, I had a very experienced welder try to make a repair and the metal is so thin is just blows right through. Dealer wants pictures for Central Boiler, they have been sent and waiting for response. I really like how this furnace works and after a steep learning curve it did the job.
I would appreciate some feedback from 2400 owners if they are happy and if they would purchase another Central Boiler or would they opt for a different make & model, Thanks Paul
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WOW, Were did the crack develop?
If you get a chance I would love to see the pictures of it aw well.
You really got me worried now....
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The crack is on the right side as facing the boiler about 3 inches from the door and 2 inches long in the bend just above where the brick were installed. I took some pictures but can't really see it. Tried to weld that aint happening, I set a new 2400 in its place today.
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I scrutinized the 2400 while I was "browsing" at my dealer. A completely different machine than your 2008 2300.
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There are quite a few changes since 2008, Many improvements that needed to be done. Should be up & running by the weekend.
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When a 5/16" thick boiler vessel shows a pinhole leak on the "dry" side you normally find that the "wet" side has an eroded area the size of a quarter. The weldor needs to replace that whole area in order to seal the leak so it will last. The type of rod will make a difference as well.
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The material is 1/16 or less and who's to say I make a patch repair and it just starts leaking somewhere else. Didn't want to go through the winter always wondering when the leak is going to happen.
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That is too bad. Out with the old,in with the new. :)
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Stratford,
Curious to know if CB took care of you in any way warranty wise ?
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I would need to send it back to the factory, $600.00 shipping $150.00 for inspection and from what one dealer told me estimate $3500.00 for a complete re-furbish. I have seen an e- classic 2008 vintage 2300 that has been refurbished and it looked like an excellent repair was done. Not sure length of repair time but with winter right around the corner I didn't feel comfortable waiting.
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I guess you can get it referbed and sell it now... or have a spare...