I'm reading this as I take breaks between cursing and screaming in the spring room while I attempt to insulate the ceiling with batts... And...
My post was more for Dave. He is heating 1300 sq ft with a 3.5 cu ft stove. Coaling should rarely be an issue. Dave knows this. I was just gently...
Add more insulation and close up those air leaks. Best solution for coal build up.
And, to be clear, the two additional times I cleaned out the Defiant last year was not precautionary. It was an absolute need. At the end of...
I had to clean the chimney connected to the Defiant three times last year. The Encore's pipe was nearly blocked up at the base of the liner where...
That might be my problem with the Living Room set up.
Because the minimum doesn't always mean it meets the needs of the project.
I was really concerned about buying the bigger blower with the rheostat. The AC13 was really loud and would get some massive vibrations at times....
Which blower do you have?
Yes. The insulation to the attic that would most effect the performance of the Living Room and Kitchen stoves was completed before last winter....
Weather: We have been having colder than usually temps here. We are experiencing what we normally get in January and February. Highs of 28-30 and...
VC's are great stoves if you are on a really tight budget and you want a cheap, used, good looking stove that will heat your home, but require...
There are several types of secondary flames. Some are more active, others are slow and rolling, and others are thick and slow moving.
A skill developed out of necessity. :sherlock:
If you are buying used, and you aren't picky about the color/finish, you can find them for under a grand pretty regularly if you are willing to...
$975 http://westernmass.craigslist.org/hsh/4769345183.html $1200: http://maine.craigslist.org/for/4712341676.html $1400:...
Keep your eyes peeled. You will find F600's even lower than that in good condition.
I could feel the old blower from several feet away when it was on high. The larger blower has two air outlets and covers a greater area across...
Apart from the length of time, it is normal to crack the door on a cold start.
I was concerned I was wasting money. But it is so much better than the 13. At its highest setting, it is still quieter than the 13 is on low.
