I used them a lot last year in my Jotul Rockland. I didn't have a good supply of seasoned wood - just some borderline dead standing ash (EAB) I...
I've been posting a lot in the IS tips and tricks thread but now that I have done a few of these tests and think I have it figured out, I'll post...
Opinions on thermometers vary quite a bit. I forget, have you been running a stove before? Some are plenty content with no thermometer and just...
That is one part of the stove I have not yet seen Gark. Thanks for bringing it up, next time the stove is cold I'll check it out. I've never had...
Just FYI this is what I am doing for a magnet to knock down the secondary air a bit at minimum throttle... [ATTACH] It is just something I had...
Ok so doing Ecobrick test #4 today. Time finally for a FULL LOAD of Ecobricks. I've learned a lot from the last few tests, and got a feel for how...
That is a great lookin combo there Brad! Do you want it to run high like that? If not perhaps you could try what I have been experimenting with...
That is why I like providing the temp graph and pics, you can make your own judgement. For what I personally use as burn time, is how long it will...
Well you know I had a sort of brain fart in that post of the last test and apparently there is a time limit to edit the text. I made it seem like...
Welcome Woodwiz! I've gone through several stoves now and the IS is really proving to be a great performer for me. Yeah the Progress is very...
Hey Bran thanks, I probably should have went an ordered one of those data logging multi thermocouples. Would make tracking this a bit easier! But...
Ok so what is the record for long burn with this stove lol? Here are the results of my 3+ day long burn! The load: [ATTACH] Note: I used 1 less...
Ah yes I see that listed on page 10 now, what I was referring to was on page 7 : WALL PROTECTION The Model 210 Ideal Steel Hybrid stove has been...
Yes of course I don't think anyone is saying choking the air to a smouldering fire is most efficient (unless your talking a cat stove but even...
Well I may be using the wrong term, but what I meant by doghouse air are the unrestricted air hole(s) that feed into the coal bed through the hump...
I've never looked at corner install specs but a quick peek at the manual seems to be 19" clearance to unprotected walls from the side? Is the 6"...
Here is a sneak peak at the stove at 28hrs: [ATTACH] First time I opened the door since the loading. Temps around 500 cat, 260 on the center...
Well you can always upgrade later right? Hopefully you'll be happy with your stove, but don't dismiss that you'll never have the one you want. You...
Well I got the pellet stove cleaned out - what a pain - and filthy, but since this morning I turned up the IS up to notch 3 and picked up an extra...
A fine look'n stove! Good luck on the install. 50 is a bit on the chilly side!
