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1st break-in fire in the new IS

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  1. Brad38

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    I've been waiting a loonnngg time for this. Started around 8:30 pm tonight. 52 outside, windy and raining. I started out with pine kindling, then threw in two small splits. Stove top topped out at 230 deg with the air wide open, and we got a non-toxic paint buzz going on. I was concerned about how my draft would be with the warmer, wet conditions, but I'm happy to say draft was great! Windows and doors cracked. It's 10:35 and almost coaling. I consider my first wood stove lighting a success! :dex:Will do another tomorrow, as they are calling for a high of 55. This is awesome.
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    Looks awesome too Brad, very nice set up you got there. Neat to have something new that nice ah, Enjoy !
     
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    Beautiful setup & pics!
    Hope you have many more toasty fires.
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    I know you have been waiting a long time for this, looks fantastic man, new room, new stove, all hooked up burning some wood:thumbs::fire:
     
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    What's up with the roasted squirrel how does that work?
     
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    Thanks Deacon Todd 2 HDRock! I give much of tonight's success to my friends here on FHC. Ok, now it sounds like an awards speech...:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Only you!!! Haha. Add a little hot sauce, mmmmm-mmmmmmm!
     
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    Beautiful set up and a beautiful stove. Lookin' Good :yes:
     
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    Nice job Brad! Going be a good Saturday for you..... ! Hows the wood supply coming with you new buddy? :thumbs:
     
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    Awesome! :yes::yes::yes:
     
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    That is an awesome set up you have there, looks real nice. You'll get lots of enjoyment out of that, especially when you can see the snow blowing sideways out the windows.
     
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    Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
    But the fire is so delightful................
     
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    dance...dance! :rofl: :lol:;):doh::p
     
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    Amazing that amount of wood could go 2 hours!!
     
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    Nothing since the cord of ash. Probably b/c he sees I haven't finished splitting what I've got yet. :doh::headbang: I'll have to make sure he knows he can pile it on!
     
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    Time to play! 2nd break-in fire. Two splits of poplar and a split of oak. Stovetop up to 240 and rising on my ir thermometer. I love everything about this so far!
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    Dry wood- light-white smoke. (Cat not engaged)

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    Excellent hearth work and stove, Brad. Looking forward to your thoughts on the IS when you find that magical setting to get the lazy hypnotic aurora borealis floating around the firebox ceiling. Congrats!
     
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    awesome! :yes::handshake:
     
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    Stunning setup! Looks great!
     
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