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Dry Wood "IS" the Key

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by MightyWhitey, Apr 22, 2018.

  1. MightyWhitey

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    I swept my chimney yesterday; as we've finally got some warmerish weather here in "The Peoples Republik".

    In all honesty; I couldn't believe how little soot/creosote I got!!!

    Went up on the roof, pulled the cap and brushed all the way down to the offset "back-to-back" 45's I have just out of the stove. I then went inside and removed some screws so I could clean the 45's.............twas amazed at how little soot/creosote was sitting on top of the baffle board of my Englander 13NC. Heck; most of what came out of the chimney was ash.

    Here's a picture of the total amount of "stuff" that came out of my chimney this year. As I've gotten further ahead on wood................chimney has gotten cleaner/less dirty from my heating season. IMG_1420.jpg

    Beer can is just for size reference.....................of course!!!!:coldone::pete:
     
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  2. Ralphie Boy

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    Properly seasoned wood is the only kind to burn. :campfire:

    And beer is good too!:coldone:
     
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  3. amateur cutter

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    Nice! Good feeling isn't it. Knowing our burning habits are as safe as possible.
     
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    Dry wood is how you live the high life:yes:
     
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    I heard it's one of the ingredients. ;)

    I haven't been on the tour to know for sure though. :)
     
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    Congratulations! Thats something to be proud of! :thumbs:
     
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    Whitey that is great and you are very correct. Dry wood is the only way to go.
     
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    Looking forward to the day my chimney stays that clean.
    Very nice.:yes:
     
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