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First Fire In New Stove Guidelines Please

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Kimberly, Feb 10, 2016.

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  1. Well Seasoned

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    Good replies here Kimberly! Cant wait until you get the break in fires going. Post when you do, and plenty here will be here to help if needed!
     
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    Yes, it seems like it has taken forever. I have gotten very discouraged at times but the great folks here at FHC have been great in lifting my spirits and keeping me moving forward. Thanks everyone.
     
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    Yes, many moons back. I thought it was going to be so easy. Also, I did not know it was going to cost so much. I had a friend gift me $700.00 and I thought with that money I could buy a stove, build a chimney, and build a hearth. I was so naive.
     
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    QFT? Another one I have no idea what it means.
     
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    Light it and run!!!!!


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    Bet you know what Q.E.D. means, Kim.:thumbs:
     
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    Send me your address and I'll drop one in the mail to you. I have one I don't need.
     
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    Awesome FHC vibe in action:thumbs:
    Good on you Chris!!!
    PM the man (if you haven't already) Kimberly. He's a Long Islander- and thems gooder peeps:yes:
     
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    Unbiased opinion there, right??
    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Yep:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::thumbs:
     
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    Thank you so much; you guys are the greatest.
     
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    Quoted For Truth, FWIW.

    Where be the pics??? Good luck!
     
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    I'm waiting for pics as well!! She has come a long way!

    Congrats on finishing the install!!
     
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    X2!!!!
     
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    That thing surely has to be blowin smoke by now! :thumbs: :dex: :yes:
     
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    I am being cautious that everything is correct. The screws are going into the stove pipe this morning.

    Now, I am unclear on a few things. The manual states for the first firing to build a large kindling fire. What do they mean by this. What size is kindling and what would be a large kindling fire as in size? They state for the second and third fire for it to be some small dry splits; what is consider a small split? I wish the manual had been a bit more specific on the sizes.
     
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    Kindling would be stick sized stuff...there is not an exact definition but maybe two/three times the diameter of your thumb down to splinters.
    Small splits would be the size of your fist or a little smaller
    A large split would be 4-6" across...and then a medium one somewhere in between those two sizes...all this is my opinion, but I bet everybody will agree with those basics.
    Over time you will learn what your stove likes for chow
     
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    oh thats the best laugh I had today :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
    thanks Machria
     
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