It would protect the walls as well no doubt but some do it anyway just for the added heating effect even with suitable clearances.
Very nice set-up!
The consensus here is that they are not worth it. I posted a thread last week enquiring about them actually but they received a poor review.
Being on solar I don't want to run a fan in winter because it takes away much needed power in a time of low solar generation. Does anyone know of...
Getting over the hurdle of having a enough put back so you have ample to time to dry your wood is the key it seems in a lot of states where the...
Here in Tassie especially in some old pubs with older 12ft ceiling heights some use ceiling fans which spin in "winter mode" and direct the heat...
Do you generally load the big ones after that?
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I meant having 2 stoves running at your house instead on just one.
Good position to be in. Perhaps buying a small chipper and selling mulch may be a good earner on the side?
Its interesting because I like smaller splits because of ease of handling as well. Since im going to build my stack up another 100 tonne I want to...
Is there not a market for small wood for kindling to make it worthwhile?
If you were 5 years ahead would you still cut to the same size as you would then have ample time to dry the wood?
W Would it be more cost efficient then to have 2 stoves and use large splits over the long term? (If you take the girlfriend out of the equation...
I just spoke with the wood hooker who delivers my wood and he said he burns the limb wood in a heap because he cant sell it! It must be a hassle...
Since reading the forums here ive noticed the split size you guys cut is a lot smaller than what people do here in Tassie. Here for right or wrong...
Thanks guys. Looks like you saved me $130.
No worries. Sounded like some obscure venereal disease for a minute there.
CFM?
and drop bears. http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2013/03/drop-bears-target-tourists,-study-says/