BrowningBAR said:I've been interested in knowing how well that model burns.
How big is your house?
looks great what kind of flat stone is your hearth.newtothis said:I haven't burnt a drop of oil in 2 days. I still have a lot to learn. But so far; so good.
Thanks, I have a ceiling fan 5' in front a centered over the insert. I'm going to borrow some wood from a friend to compare with mine. Mine is good, but was probably processed this past summer. I'm looking foward to trying some two year seasoned oak.bren582 said:Welcome Ken,
Nice to see another Clydesdale owner around these parts. That's one beeeeutiful insert you have there.. Yes my opinion is a bit biased. Real nice looking install and hearth.. That insert looks great on a raised hearth. I have a ranch style as well but no raised ceilings. You might want to think about a ceiling fan to move the heat from above. If you have a somewhat open floor plane as I do you will have no problem heating your space. That's been my experience anyway..
I can't stress enough the need for truly seasoned wood. Good dry wood is called for in pretty much all these epa certified stoves. I burned some really well seasoned wood along with some not so well seasoned last year and the difference was huge for sure. So much so that I made sure to stock wood for this year last year and I''m doing the same now for next year. You will notice easier start up, better draft, less smoke, cleaner glass, more heat output and the ability to damp down more for long slow overnight burns.
Good luck with the insert!!
Thank you, I'm really getting into this. I need to buy some accessories. Ash pail, wood box, etc. I'm trying to make it as easy and as clean as possible. Thank you for all the help. Kentickbitty said:Looks really great and glad you are getting some good performance out of it! The hearth is beautiful as well. Congrats!
newtothis said:Thank you, I'm really getting into this. I need to buy some accessories. Ash pail, wood box, etc. I'm trying to make it as easy and as clean as possible. Thank you for all the help. Kentickbitty said:Looks really great and glad you are getting some good performance out of it! The hearth is beautiful as well. Congrats!
DanCorcoran said:Shouldn't the gasket cement be a warranty item from your dealer, if you just installed the stove?
bren582 said:Rutland makes a gasket cement and Imperial Gasket cement is what comes with Hearthstone gasket kits. I would not use silicone in the gasket channel.. It will burn and small like burning plastic..
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