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Aqua-Therm
Wood Burners/boilers
The Professional choice! |
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Product Description
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The Aqua-Therm is a wood-burning
boiler. It goes outside the home, usually in a shop or woodshed. It can
also be purchased as a completely enclosed, sheltered unit. A
circulating pump moves the heated water through underground pipes to the
house. |
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It can be
hooked up to: |
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Hot water baseboards |
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Hot water radiators |
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Radiant floor systems |
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Heat exchanger placed in hot air duct systems |
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Domestic hot water heater |
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Pools & spas |
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The mess and
fire stays outside. No smoke, soot, ashes, bugs, or wood chips in you
home. |
Features
Closed System
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The system is filled, then sealed.
There’s no need to keep adding water. The Aqua-Therm will operate at the
same pressure and temperature as any L.P. or electric boiler. (Normally
12-15 psi at 160-180°).
A closed system eliminates rust and
mineral build up problems and allows easy connection to other hot water
heating systems. |
Less Water
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Aqua-Therm has less
water than most major brands. Less water is more efficient; just ask any
plumbing & heating professional. High efficiency electric and LP boilers
have less than 5 gallons if water.
The Aqua-Therm will
maintain the water at a constant temperature (Normal operating range
160°-180°). Heat is taken from the boiler when a wall thermostat in you
building senses the need.
By using fewer
gallons, it is affordable to use anti-freeze to protect wood burner and
underground lines. This can be especially important if a power failure
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Easy Operation
- Put wood in.
- Set the desired
boiler temperature (usually 160°-180°).
- Set the house
thermostat.
- Sit back and
enjoy the heat!
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To take ashes out,
open the ash door. Insert the crank and turn. The handy auger will pull
the ashes from the entire length of the firebox. No need to let the fire
go down to remove ashes. |
Forced Air Draft
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A forced air draft
is used to bring combustion air into the fire. In the Aqua-Therm, the
air comes in underneath the grates for a more complete, uniform burn.
The forced draft is superior to a natural draft because: |
- Chimney height
doesn’t affect the burn.
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- Faster heat
recovery.
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- Doesn’t smolder.
It either burns hot or shuts down.
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- Hotter fire will
burn almost any material – even green wood.
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Stainless Steel Firebox
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For added life, the
Aqua-Therm has an all stainless steel firebox. This high quality
material is strong and corrosion resistant.
It has a round
firebox and oval door. This design eliminates corner stress points
preventing cracking. The outer jacket on all models is 10-gauge steel.
Large firebox is
easy to fill. Wood doesn’t have to be cut so short. Extra big door makes
it easy to put logs in and they don’t have to be split. |
Models & Shelters
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SHELTERED MODELS
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All Models are available sheltered. |
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Height |
5' 7" |
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Length - Models 145 & 275 |
6' |
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Length - Model 345 |
7' |
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Width |
4' |
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Weight - Model 145 |
1080 lbs. |
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Weight - Model 275 |
1350 lbs. |
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Weight - Model 345 |
1590 lbs. |
Our shelters are plumbed insulated and
wired to code. Just put it in place, bring water and power in and you're
re up and running in no time. |
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UNSHELTERED MODELS |
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MODEL 145
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Height |
46" |
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Length w/fan |
58" |
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Width |
30" |
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Fire Chamber Length |
42" |
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Fire Chamber Diameter |
25" |
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Firebox Thickness |
1/8" |
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Water Jacket Thickness |
10 gauge |
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Door Opening |
16 1/2'' x 20" |
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Water Capacity |
48 gal. |
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Flue Size |
8" |
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Weight |
630 lbs. |
Model 145 is normally used for homes
under 1,800 square feet (with constant circulation). |
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MODEL 275
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Height |
57 1/2" |
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Length w/fan |
58" |
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Width |
38 1/2" |
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Fire Chamber Length |
42" |
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Fire Chamber Diameter |
32 1/2" |
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Firebox Thickness |
3/16" |
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Water Jacket Thickness |
10 gauge |
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Door Opening |
19 1/2'' x 25" |
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Water Capacity |
59 gal. |
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Flue Size |
8" |
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Weight |
900 lbs. |
Model 275 is used for homes between
1,800 and 5,000 square feet. It is suited for large or poorly insulated
homes and for individuals burning soft or junk wood. It has enough
capacity to heat a house and a garage or small shop. The Model 275 is
also great for anyone who wants longer burn times between refueling.
The Eco-One retrofit kit is
available for this model. The kit allows conversion of your
existing or newly purchased 275 stove into a more efficient clean
burning heating solution.
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MODEL 345
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Height |
57 1/2" |
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Length w/fan |
73" |
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Width |
38 1/2" |
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Fire Chamber Length |
55 1/2" |
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Fire Chamber Diameter |
32 1/2" |
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Firebox Thickness |
3/16" |
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Water Jacket Thickness |
10 gauge |
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Door Opening |
19 1/2'' x 25" |
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Water Capacity |
76 gal. |
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Flue Size |
8" |
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Weight |
1050 lbs. |
Model 345 is used for homes between
5,000 and 8,000 square feet. Ideal for pole buildings, green houses,
farrowing and calf barns, or anywhere a large amount of economical heat
is needed. This unit also works great for heating 2 buildings with one
unit. The Eco-One
retrofit kit is available for this model. The kit allows
conversion of your existing or newly purchased 345 stove into a more
efficient clean burning heating solution.
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Omega HE-20 will be available Mid 2008
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OMEGA HE-20
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Height |
60" |
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Length |
72" |
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Width |
48" |
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Fire Chamber Length |
40" |
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Fire Chamber Volume |
17 c.f. |
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Door Opening |
19'' x 26" |
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Water Capacity |
59 gal. |
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Weight |
1800 lbs. |
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Max Output |
150 MBH |
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U.L. Approved |
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Omega
HE
By Dave Laursen
President/CEO Aqua-Therm, LLC
Yes, Aqua-Therm has been working on a new outdoor wood burning
appliance.
We had looked at all the current technologies that are used in all wood
stoves and see the same thing with all. You can claim certain
efficiencies but based on what? All the stoves out there, our Aqua-Therm
model included, work on some basic principles. Load with wood, whatever
size, light the fire and let it burn. As it burns, it heats the water
jacket that surrounds the firebox. It’s the way we all do it. The
problem with that is that it NEVER allows for all 3 stages of
combustion, based on the laws of physics.
The three laws are fairly simple. Wood starts to burn, boiling out the
moisture (212 degrees), wood starts to change it’s chemistry (500 - 600
degrees) and starts to put out volatile gases as it breaks down. Those
gases contain between 50-70% of the available energy from the wood.
Typically at this point, we all (manufacturers) allow those gases to
escape out the stack.
Some will claim that they increase “burn time” but to reach stage 3, it
requires constant temperatures of 1100 degrees to ignite the gases,
changing their molecular structure. It is virtually impossible to
achieve temps of 1100 degrees when any firebox is located next to the
water jacket because “quenching” takes place. How do you get the temps
into that range when you surround it with 180 degree water? Does not
work. Can not work (unless you know how to change the laws of physics).
Aqua-Therm has been working on a new outdoor wood fired appliance that
works on the gasification principles. We have been working on this new
appliance for almost 3 years, with 2 years in the lab and 1 full year in
the heating season. We will be putting out a select number of units for
the 2006/2007 heating season for final validity and qualification.
Be cautious when buying "new technology". Ask how long they have been
testing, both in lab and in field. Ask if they stand behind these new
units. Aqua-Therm is dedicated to providing its customers with the
finest appliances with world class warranties. So our new slogan is "Why
try new when proven will do?"
So how does he new Omega work?
The firebox holds the wood, draft is induced and drives the gases
through the coal bed (which see temps in the 1200-1600 degree range)
creating superheated exhaust that has taken most of the available energy
from the fuel source, in this case the wood, and drives the gases
through a separate chamber to heat the water. The key here is that the
firebox and the water jacket never see each other, and, the gases are
ignited on a consistent basis. All 3 stages of combustion take place.
The stove, and by the way, we’re now calling it an appliance, is U.L.
tested and will soon have ASME. It is all stainless steel and
manufactured in one of the most state of the art facilities in the Twin
Cities, laser cut, robotics, etc. Each unit is produced to a tolerance
of 1/1000th of an inch.
We are very excited with our new product that has been in development
for quite some time. This industry is ready to be dragged into the 21st
century.
Omega HE-20 will be available Mid 2008
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Installation
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The Aqua-Therm
system is relatively easy to install. Simply run two pipes from the
stove to the building being heated; one supply (hot) and a return
(cold) line.
Copper or high
temperature polyethylene pipe (Pex-Al-Pex) may be used to conduct water
from the boiler to the house. The pipe size needed depends upon the
distance to the house. In most cases a 1” ID pipe is adequate. |
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Pipes are buried
approximately 22-38” deep and must be insulated to minimize heat loss.
A closed cell type
of insulation, which will not absorb water, is recommended. Standard 2”
blue styro sheets are available at almost any lumberyard. The sheets can
be sawed and assembled into a box for the water pipes. Try our
pre-manufactured EZ-Lay Pipe for a
simplified installation. |
Applications
Hot Water Systems
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The Aqua-Therm
works great with any type of hot water system. Baseboards, radiators and
radiant floors can be hooked up with ease. |
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The Aqua-Therm operates at the same
temperature and pressure as your existing boiler and you can hook
directly into it. No need to change any thermostats or zones. Everything
will operate as before.
Your Existing boiler can be used as back-up heat and
would be set to come on automatically if the Aqua-Therm ran out of fuel. |
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Many new homes as will as workshops,
garages, etc. are using hot water radiant floor heat. Pipes are put in
the concrete slab or under a subfloor. This type of system provides nice
warm floors as will as economical heat. It is also used for snow melting
applications in sidewalks and driveways. |
Hot Air Systems
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The most common
type of installation is with a hot (forced) air furnace. To use an Aqua-Therm
with this type of heat, a water to air heat exchanger is needed. This
heat exchanger works on the same principle as your car radiator. Air
blows through the heat exchanger taking the heat from the water and
plowing it into our existing ducts. |
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You may notice when
the Aqua-Therm is running, the air coming out of the ducts is warmer
than it was with your old furnace.
A separate
thermostat is added. Your existing furnace is left intact and will
operate as back-up if you are away and can’t refill the Aqua-Therm |
Domestic Hot Water
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This water-to-water
heat exchanger will provide hot water for your household use.
The boiler water
circulates through the outer jacket, which has a spiral inside tube.
This spiral increases heat transfer to the domestic water, as the hot
boiler water is pumped through. |
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Between the spiral
and inner tubes, there is a third wall, which protects your domestic
water supply from contamination in the event of a leak.
The tempering valve
can be set between 120°F and160°F. This valve will mix a measured amount
of cold water with the hot as it leaves the water heater, giving the
desired temperature at the tap |
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