Cb- E classic 1450 question

Hunt4lumber · Jul 30, 2016

I just completed and field my new Central Boiler e classic 1450 and my location is Ohio with temperatures in mid eighties with high humidity and high dew point. I am noticing a lot of condensation in fire chamber. I am not currently burning anything in this as it is only to heat our house in winter. My question is how do I keep this condensation from building up and rusting my fire chamber prematurely?

Storm56 · Jul 30, 2016

I bought the cap for the stack that stays on all the time and shim open the draft so the stove can "breathe". Have never had one lick of moisture or condensation issue. In fact after a few weeks the stove smells almost "fresh". 12 years now and no issue. I did take the screen our of that cap the first burning season as it seemed to affect the burning of the stove, but has been perfect ever since.

Hunt4lumber · Jul 30, 2016

Well I just filled it meaning the entire system AKA from my house to the entire boiler with my well water which is I'm guessing 60 degree water so maybe once that water reaches outdoor temperature inside of burn chamber it will stop sweating. I just got it filled for the first time yesterday and I have the main door open and the bypass handle open and it still is sweating like crazy

Storm56 · Jul 30, 2016

Light a fire in it. Get it up to operating temperature. Make sure everything works!

Hunt4lumber · Aug 1, 2016

I opened the bypass door and have the door cracked open and still have alot of condensation ( it's like raining inside)
I'm wondering if when the water reaches a warmer temperature, b/c it was filled with cold well water , it will stop building condensation?

husqvarna257 · Aug 2, 2016

Storm56 said:
Light a fire in it. Get it up to operating temperature. Make sure everything works!

Yea I 2nd that one. I have a CB1450 and it does not sweat. But yes light a fire and get it up and going. Have you treated the water and tested it yet? Are you going you heat hot water with it? If yes then fire it up and use it, I will once in a while run ours in the summer if I get a load of dry stuff and there is lots of laundry dishes etc. I also have A Jacuzzi tub and after a good day of wood hauling cut and splitting it is great to soak and enjoy a beer or two :cheers: