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03-24-2011, 06:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1966 17' Caravel
daleville
, virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 18
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Hydro Flame
I have 66 hydro flame furnace. Much dust, many cobwebs inside. Would like to use this furnace but only if it is going to be safe. Suggestions welcome.
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03-24-2011, 07:36 PM
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Rivet Master 
1974 31' Excella 500
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,073
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Suggestion #1 remove dust and cobwebs.
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- Andrew Carnegie
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03-24-2011, 07:37 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanielB
Suggestion #1 remove dust and cobwebs.
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Funny, but true!
Shane
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03-24-2011, 10:52 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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If it is of unknown provenance the proper procedure is to remove and inspect the burner and heat exchanger. If there are holes it should be scrapped.
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03-25-2011, 05:49 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
daleville
, virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 18
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no holes , no rust, do not know how to take apart , seems like only way to clean is with air,plan to test befor use.
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03-25-2011, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Your ultimate safety is not worth the time you will spend trying to restore a 35+ year old furnace. I would scrap it and replace it with a new Suburban unit. I won't even work on any RV furnace older than 15 years due to liability issues.
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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03-25-2011, 07:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Excella 500
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,073
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You could fix it up and sell it on here. Some people dig old junk like that.
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As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.
- Andrew Carnegie
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03-26-2011, 06:05 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
daleville
, virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 18
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I think its cool! want to use it? seems like it is just a burner in a can with no motors
or fans may be very cozy heat? I have lots of time to deside.
FYI my wife is watching this one!!!!
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03-26-2011, 07:24 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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hydro flame furnace: Is that the one that And y of IRV always says will explode, and it should be thrown into the ocean?
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03-26-2011, 08:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
daleville
, virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 18
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This thing really is cool...I riged it up to a LP tank and lit it,wow.
POOF SHUUUUUUSH!!!!!!! T
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03-26-2011, 10:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1965 17' Caravel
Benicia
, California
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 67
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Jeff,
I had one in my 65 Caravel and used it for a couple years. It was rusty but looked to be intact. I didn't run in while sleeping because I was afraid it might kill me. Mine was rusted to the point that you couldn't disassemble all the parts and check for problems. I ended up replacing it with a modern forced air unit. the new one requires 12 volt to run the fan.
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03-31-2011, 07:14 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
daleville
, virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 18
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My scorekeeper says this shall be replaced
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