A search for Central Boiler firebox thickness brings up 7 common searches about Central Boiler problems, repairs and leaks etc.
Many people (such as Wood Master) brag about their Firebox Thickness being 1/4". "One of the reasons we are the best outdoor wood furnace on the market today!"
Yea, right...What is special about that?
Central Boiler Firebox Thickness
People comparing boilers often ask WHAT is a Central Boiler firebox thickness?
I have to tell them that the Central Boiler's boiler is ONLY 1/4" thick!
Just like 85% of the boilers made in the U.S. and Canada!
Wouldn't you like a water jacket bottom AND a firebox that is always 50% thicker?
Our wood boiler firebox is 3/8 inch thick at a MINIMUM!
Our optional firebox is HALF INCH THICK!! 100% THICKER than the majority of wood furnaces and boilers out there!
Our water jacket bottom is 1/2 inch thick, when you order the HALF INCH THICK FIREBOX for just $399!
Do you want this firebox thickness? This thin SEE PHOTO BELOW
ALL top loaders have a 1/2" thick firebox standard!
This photo shows the thinness of a typical stainless Steel Firebox; just 1/16 of an inch.
The industry standard for a steel firebox is half as thick at 1/4"
Hyprotherm's STANDARD firebox is 50% thicker at 3/8"
Hyprotherm's Heavy Extreme Duty Firebox is a whopping HALF INCH THICK, for only $399 on some models, as demonstrated by the far right drill bit's size!
BoilerHouse
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Re: firebox wall thickness
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 06:17:25 PM »
There is a lot of heat stress in this area. A thin firebox will give better heat transfer but may not stand up well over time. My firebox is 3/8 inch. It should be around for a while.