The small splits he's carrying is Lodgepole pine and the larger stringy splits are Cottonwood that was left over from 3 years ago... Its a PAIN to...
Proud dad moment this morning!!! Asked my 2 year old if he wanted to help me bring some wood in for the stove. He said yep and went out with me....
I'd start with more chimney and see what that does first. Then maybe research the outside air kit. I know the system is not a sealed system, but...
I have a very similar setup with my Ideal Steel. My stove is in the daylight basement and the chimney setup is identical with 2, 45°s then exits...
My Ideal Steel's original cat is 5 years old now and I did a vinegar bath the other day and had the first fire today. Was pleased it still got up...
First fire of the season today!!! Went from 79 for a high on Friday, to 38 today... Artic air mass coming in with tomorrow's low of 18. Pretty...
Where did you find a aftermarket cat for your Absolute Steel? I have a 5 year old Ideal Steel and am thinking its definitely time for a new...
I was in the same boat as you with the daylight basement install. Masonry walls on north and south sides of the house. My Ideal Steel is in the...
Yep, this is one reason why I took up "secondary" heat source of a wood stove. I try to use the stove for most of our heating needs (keep our...
We have an IS and have been running it for 4 years now. We have a daylight basement with 2 stories on a concrete slab with the basement 3 sides...
Hope you have a stove to use this fall and winter... That statement would make me worry a little....:(
The Condar probe won't last long? The magnet won't? Not sure what won't last long as I've had this set up for 5 years and its been good (minus the...
Hahaha, I pulled the probe out of the stove body to show where the magnet was located.... It sits up against the stove body and magnet when its in...
Why would it need an adjustment?
I agree, wonder if its the wrong probe... I have a Condor cat probe and it fits with no issues. I put a 1/4" thick magnet washer between the probe...
I agree, definitely get the soapstone. Just as others have added the soapstone definitely holds the heat even after the fire is "out" and only...
Our local TSC has a 3 pack for $3.99. I've never burned them. I've always been curious about the Northern Idaho Energy Logs too.... Wood Fuel...
I agree, all the Elm I've burnt didn't spark but the Lodgepole I'm burning as I type is sparking and popping away.... Let's out some good pops...
:rofl: :lol: 28 tonight, Lodgepole pine in the IS
Another dumb Craigslist ad.... Free firewood - free stuff "Free firewood" (aka come take my trash for me....) :picard:
