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Thoughts on non EPA Stoves...

Discussion in 'Non-EPA Woodstoves and Fireplaces' started by shack, Oct 14, 2022.

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  1. moresnow

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    Sounds like the BB is working just fine. Hardly using any fuel. However, if you would happen to come across a used Drolet or Century 2 cu ft model super cheap you could certainly try it out. Guessing the fire view and increased burn time would impress.

    If you happen to stumble across a small Woodstock or Blaze King in the 20 series for little money (you never know!) you have the perfect house for one. Guessing 15-20 hr reloads on the BK with your insulation value.
     
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    Standard expanded metal has too big of holes...the screen is supposed to be able to stop/extinguish hot embers when the wood pops, etc.
     
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    Perforated metal with 1/8" hole works well.
     
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    The single door Fishers did not have screens.
     
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    I don't know the Fisher but like my Mansfield neither has a screen.So for me I picked up a cheap fireplace screen and just put it in front of the stove after I open the door to release the heat from the coals.
     
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    Yuppers understood…. They do make expanded metal with smaller holes tho.
     
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    They do...but any type of expanded metal would limit the view somewhat, especially with smaller holes...same with the perforated metal too I suppose...but yes, it would work.
    Personally I think I'd just buy some HD SS screen and make a steel frame for it.
    Something like this maybe...
     
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    Any screen thick enough to take heat and a "Pop" from a burning log, shooting sparks will be fine. :yes: (Me) personally, I could care less about seeing the fire any more, I'm all about the heat. I have no cute 20 something year old :tears: girl to cuddle up with next to the fire. :binoculars: :whistle: Now is 2 @ 60 year olds with a Beer and a glass of Vodka tonic staying warm and watching TV! :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Wow, never knew such a thing existed.
    Would obviously have to bypass the cat to run with doors open...and depending on the design, there could still be a possibility of cat damage...maybe?
     
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    :Dwas thinking Dave was gonna bite on this. I posted this a few years ago. I think it's funny as heck. about 6 years ago when I was installing my Baby Bear I had a helper that was very curious at his first wood stove.

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    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    And I do remember. :) Dave (also knows) no Fisher had a cat, Not from the factory anyway! ;)
     
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    :thumbs: I knew you would remember!!! I have faith in ya! :salute:
     
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    Ha! :rofl: :lol:
    Dave did bite...just a different Dave!
    I do recall that pic now...
     
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    Do you ever let it out? :rofl: :lol:
     
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    There it is:thumbs:
     
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    Still thinking i made a mistake taking out my Nashua even though i love my Woodstock stove i have now, fortunately my Nashua is in my shop to enjoy now.
    Rambling, keep what works, a good non epa stove with dry wood works very well.
     
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    Your post is confusing you love your Woodstock but you made a mistake taking out the Nashua.What do you mean ?
     
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    Its a long story that I've repeated so i hesitate to share it any more but i will condense it.
    Was suggested i needed a new stove by people on the "other" forum.
    Bought a PE that did not work for me even though i used it exclusively for heat for 2 and a half years.
    Got fed up with and bought a cheap Drolet at Menards that worked so much better.
    4 or 5 years later i bought the ideal steel with the soapstone option and its great.
    However the Nashua was and is a great stove, amazing the heat output and how easy it was to operate.
     
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    I have a non-epa Jotul with glass doors, and I love it. Got it used 10 years ago for $225.
    Mine is the model with the cat outside the stove.


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