Replacing the boiler on a haygain

[poiuytrewq]

I have been lucky enough to be offered a haygain box to use this winter after a friend lost her horse, she doesn’t want to sell it incase she decides to get another so in the meantime it may as well be used.
The actual steam unit is broken though, unsure what the issue is. I don’t really want to shell out for a brand new branded one as it’s not my steamer and they are pretty expensive.
So wondered about a wall paper steamer? Not the £30 from Argos type, I know that won’t be up to the job but if I get a decent one?
Anyone replaced theirs successfully?
Possibly more trouble than it’s worth but the thought of a winter free of frozen soggy hay nets sounds amazing!

 

[cobgoblin]

Is it a separate boiler like this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Haygain-...a-7043-4155-9851-d7bfecb48477&redirect=mobile

 

[poiuytrewq]

Is it a separate boiler like this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Haygain-...a-7043-4155-9851-d7bfecb48477&redirect=mobile

Yes, that’s exactly what I want and I’ve actually messaged them, I *think that it won’t be big enough. It’s 2.5 litre and the bigger box steamers have a 3.5 litre boiler so I’m just not sure if that’s the right thing to buy. Any idea?

 

[cobgoblin]

I think you're going to have a problem finding anything with a 3.5l tank .
How long do you need to steam for?

 

[cobgoblin]

There's a steam generator on here for £55 . It's a different make and they don't say how much it holds.

https://www.steamneasy.co.uk/accessories.html

 

[Tiddlypom]

Which model of steamer does Haygain supply as original with the unit that your friend will lend you? That'll give you the volume and the wattage that you need.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I think you're going to have a problem finding anything with a 3.5l tank .
How long do you need to steam for?

It’s the whole bale steamer and we used to steam for 45 minutes I think when I used one at my old work.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Which model of steamer does Haygain supply as original with the unit that your friend will lend you? That'll give you the volume and the wattage that you need.

I *think 3.5 but maybe I could contact them and run it past them. The eBay one is a great buy if it is big enough.

The other thing is I won’t be steaming a bale but loose nets so may not take as much steaming.

 

[poiuytrewq]

There's a steam generator on here for £55 . It's a different make and they don't say how much it holds.

https://www.steamneasy.co.uk/accessories.html

Thank you! I need to do a bit more research don’t I ?‍ That would be amazing if I could get one at that price

 

[cobgoblin]

This is the one they currently make with a 3.5 l tank

https://haygain.co.uk/products/hayg...MI0Jig-pHW-QIVgu7tCh0aoQalEAAYASAEEgI6kvD_BwE
The larger ones have an 8 litre steamer and they are about £680 to buy.

 

[Tiddlypom]

The whole bale haygain has an 8 litre steamer.

https://haygain.co.uk/products/hg-2...43AKMwFmnUlxK8KlpJ0-J_7IPMmTp9FwaAhR-EALw_wcB

Steaming Cycle: Approximately 60 minutes

Steam Generator: 2.75kW steam generator 8 litre capacity. Robust heating element and a “run dry” alarm and warning light

 

[mini-eventer]

Haygain were really helpful when our broke.. managed to diagnose an element gone over the phone and sent the parts fairly reasonably. Might be worth contacting them

 

[poiuytrewq]

Thanks! I’d pay for the proper one if it were mine.
The eBay one is definitely too small then do that’s not an option.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Haygain were really helpful when our broke.. managed to diagnose an element gone over the phone and sent the parts fairly reasonably. Might be worth contacting them

I need to go collect it and see what the issue is and yes may give them a call. Thank you