I let the flames get well established, as WS recommends. Maybe 10-15 min on a reload. This drives out some of the moisture. I'm burning 3&4 year...
Looks like Dogwood.
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Woodstock IS or Englander NC-30 comes to mind.
Others will reply with more masonry chimney experience but here's my $.02. Interior chimney is a positive. It will stay warmer, which maintains...
An insulated SS liner in a masonry chimney is always best but not always necessary. What are the inside dimensions of your chimney? How tall? Is...
4 splits? That's excellent. And 4 splits is 1/2 a load? 2/3? It might maintain at -10F on a full load.
I'm as good as new. Or at least as good as middle aged. Just a little uglier.
I don't see it happening at -10F. Thats a BIG job but good luck. Don't feel let down if the gas kicks on. Fixing the leaky windows would help a lot.
Both chimneys will run in the same chase? If so, one will have to have be 45ed but I see no reason for both the be 45ed. The builder's reasoning...
Thats a lotta sqft in a cold climate for a stove that size. Glad the FV is getting it done for you.
The cat and screen need dusted occasionally (couple/few times per season). Very simple on the FV. Hinge the top open and pick up the cat. Dust it...
Lots of good ideas but.....If yours was hit with a bat or something similar, I don't see a moving mount saving it.
^Good description^ Usually done by keeping STT high with any combination of- high BTU wood species, smaller split size, higher draft settings,...
Absolutely!!! I had never never been injured in my life. Then.... I tore a ligament in my ankle Dec 2013. Air-boot for a month. Took ~6 months to...
I have a KS but it runs very similarly to a FV. With my install, I don't notice a touchy area around 1. My manual recommends 2 as the max draft...
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I bought a 2013 Chevy Cruze to drive to work and back. It will go about 7800 miles before it says the oil life is at 0%.
Two year update- Still working great. My favorite part is: There is a big lag time between firebox temp rise and stove top temp rise with my...
I Drilled The Soapstone For A Probe | Firewood Hoarders Club It works great, wouldn't be without one now. It would Really be easy on a FV.
