Welcome, Vande! Like you, I'm learning a new stove this season. Trust me when I say, you will have lots of questions, an there is a ton of...
Let's talk about the cat, shall we? I'm going to get a cat probe thermometer, but until then, how do I know the cat is "engaged", if it's not...
Early fire action. Layers of fire! [MEDIA]
Chooch report! 50 minutes into a medium size fire, and the air is down to 1/4, stove front at 610, stove top at 480, black box with some visible...
That’s the plan! Got some old plywood that will be just the ticket.
Hard to say, as it was too warm for a big fire yesterday. Temps are becoming much more "fall like" this week, so I'll have a better indication...
This afternoon’s stack for next fall. Red pine, red oak, and basswood for good measure. In the background is 1-3 year old birch, jackpine, and a...
Pipe reconfigurated! [IMG]
I've decided to give another pipe configuration a try. Instead of out the back to a tee, I'm going to come off the top, then back with a sweeping...
You guys are keeping me honest! I like that. My issue with STT with the Ideal Steel is that Woodstock recommends a front placement of the surface...
When you say stovetop, do you mean on the front face of the stove above the door? In my case, when the temp is 550 above the door, the actual...
Doesn't the combustor burn the smoke, so there should be less chance of creosote in the chimney?
For what it's worth, I took the door off, laid it face down, and let the stove/glass cleaner sit on it for a while. Works better than having it...
Sage advice, thanks Brian. I'm not opposed to a little manual labor. I was just shocked that my old methods didn't work...not even close. Your...
Great responses, thank you! My only gripe at this point is a thick, hard reddish/black layer of "resin" on the inner glass after the first 3...
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Ok, new question. Stove got a reload about 45 mins ago, and is now cruising at 610 STT. I’ve shut the air down to 1/2 for now. My question is, is...
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Good catch, Gark. Given what others have said - including Unhdsm and BDF, this isn't too uncommon for this stove. I did check with the Woodstock...
So awesome to have this helpful community! Thank you all for your thoughtful responses! I am enjoying playing with the controls, and learning the...
