Whatever the operating details, it still heats your home. :campfire:
If you are making big $ and are working long hours, then time starts to become a more valuable commodity. I'm not fond of the corporate lifestyle.
Just say NO to Elm. It may entice you; it may even be "free" but that is just to get you hooked. You know it will be a pain to split and it'll...
Yep, and they do list other parts. It may be the burn tubes arent replaceable.
I like using the sap-laden wood for starting fires. People pay a premium for fatwood and there it is. I also like the smell of evergreens. Its...
Either stove will heat the living space better from the 1st floor. Some people use ducting to help with heat distribution. If i had a basement i...
You're ready for the apocalypse!
I was researching burn tubes for durability and how they're attached in the stove for a model I was interested in. I foud the info i needed on...
Letting it sit is what I've done before with cottonwood that is stubborn. I'll keep frozen in mind if I end up with more of it or Elm.
I've seen instances of people that have. I'd think much depends on your basement configuration.
Is there something catching on the gasket? Is there adhesive holding the gasket in place? It looks like there may be an air leak in that corner.
How high is the chimney cap above the top of the stove?
You can look in the manual or look up replacement tubes for your specific stove. They are often sold individually as well as in sets.
I'm surprised at the number of people who have Elm stacked after all the comments I've read about it being difficult to split. Perhaps its just 1...
Exactly.
That's an amazing sign stihl kicking. I gather they've had to pull some people out.
Nothing wrong with a little creative interpretation ...
It is chitty wood.
Nice way to spend a day
Ponderosa Pine is the most available wood here. Cedar (Juniper), Pinon, a little Oak, Cottonwood, and a few others too.