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04-01-2015, 08:27 PM
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Furnace Upgrades
Bullet Bob,
Looking for verification if possible. I have been told that the furnaces in the XLR HyperLite are from Suburban Manufacturing. When I check their website it seems that SF Series matches closest to what is installed. If this is true, is it possible to get a larger BTU model in the same series line?
Just curious if you have any input on this. Thank you for your time...
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2015 XLR Hyperlite 29HFS (installing mods...)
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04-01-2015, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by stevejd235
Bullet Bob,
Looking for verification if possible. I have been told that the furnaces in the XLR HyperLite are from Suburban Manufacturing. When I check their website it seems that SF Series matches closest to what is installed. If this is true, is it possible to get a larger BTU model in the same series line?
Just curious if you have any input on this. Thank you for your time...
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If you do get a larger BTU model, you better check on getting much bigger propane tanks. Furnaces don't sip propane, they chug a lug it.
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04-01-2015, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Furnaces don't sip propane, they chug a lug it.
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OldCoot,
Will keep this in mind. It may just be better to look into installing a Wave unit like WW did...
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04-01-2015, 08:49 PM
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Ceramic heaters are cheaper but you need a generator or shore power.
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04-01-2015, 09:02 PM
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Ceramic heaters are cheaper but you need a generator or shore power.
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breezyhillfarm,
Luckily, I will have either shore power or my generator with me if I go with a Wave. But always good to call these items...
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04-01-2015, 09:59 PM
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Actually if you have a furnace that's heats your space properly it will use less propane than a furnace too small that has to run 24/7 that can't get the temperature needed -- - there really isn't that much difference in price from a 20btu to 35btu and the main concern would be the amps it draws - not really the propane usage-
I am very interested in this topic, and I would like to talk to somebody at FR to discuss off forum - - but been crazy busy this week at work to follow thru -- going camping this weekend and will have a 24/7 opinion on Monday -
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04-02-2015, 06:28 AM
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I am very interested in this topic, and I would like to talk to somebody at FR to discuss off forum - - but been crazy busy this week at work to follow thru --
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Play Harder,
I'm in a similar boat that it's hard to make phone calls during the day with my job. I will let you know what my dealer comes back with on this topic.
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04-02-2015, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by stevejd235
Bullet Bob,
Looking for verification if possible. I have been told that the furnaces in the XLR HyperLite are from Suburban Manufacturing. When I check their website it seems that SF Series matches closest to what is installed. If this is true, is it possible to get a larger BTU model in the same series line?
Just curious if you have any input on this. Thank you for your time...
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What model unit do you have
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04-02-2015, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bulletbob
What model unit do you have
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BB,
It will be the 29HFS. I have it on order and I'm told hit should be completed by the end of April.
Thank you for your time on this...
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04-02-2015, 02:23 PM
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The SF20 furnace used in this model, is the only size that will fit in the space allotted.
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04-02-2015, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bulletbob
The SF20 furnace used in this model, is the only size that will fit in the space allotted.
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BB,
Thank you for confirming what options I have. Rather know I don't have an option than not knowing.
Have a great afternoon...
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04-02-2015, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stevejd235
breezyhillfarm,
Luckily, I will have either shore power or my generator with me if I go with a Wave. But always good to call these items...
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The Wave 6 (or 8) uses propane and not much of it, also no fan to draw down the batt-rees. Only issue is oxygen and it not being vented. Either get a low oxy sensor / alarm or make sure you crack a window open. It runs at the same pressure as the range, not on the little bottles like Heater Buddy does. I have one of these for a little greenhouse and bought an adapter hose to run on 20#ers.
See the flexible elbow lower right on the unit. I T'd off the range line. Make sure if anyone gets one to get the cover, they don't like dust and can get fouled.
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04-02-2015, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bulletbob
The SF20 furnace used in this model, is the only size that will fit in the space allotted.
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Hello! that's what I thought... good to know. What if a clever guy built a box forward of the rear side door; in the garage and mounted another SF20, ducted into the garage and maybe into the bathroom? This isn't for me, because I have the Wave heater.
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