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    Sirocco 20

    Of course I'm a newb with only a handful of fires (all from cold), but even with spring temps, so far so good so long as I open the door slowly, no...
    Post by: Bster13, May 16, 2013 at 5:34 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Sirocco 20

    FWIW, my princess does not spill out, even during spring time temps. I asked what type of chimney (sorry should of said length) because I'd think...
    Post by: Bster13, May 16, 2013 at 12:37 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Sirocco 20

    What sort of chimney is the new setup going to have?
    Post by: Bster13, May 15, 2013 at 7:16 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Polishing steel stove?

    Shoot a video Billy, before and after! Would love to see it!
    Post by: Bster13, May 15, 2013 at 3:01 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Polishing steel stove?

    So we're back to no polish on a steel stove?
    Post by: Bster13, May 15, 2013 at 9:40 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Polishing steel stove?

    Hrmm, Highbean repaints but Billybonfire uses polish on his steel stove....
    Post by: Bster13, May 15, 2013 at 8:49 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Masonry Heater vs Wood stove

    How do you sweep a MH? I have to think, even with the intense fire, it needs to be done every once in awhile?
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 3:15 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Masonry Heater vs Wood stove

    I think each homeowner's definition of "attractive" is different. But an "ugly" stove is easier to change out vs. a MH for a new homeowner.
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 2:42 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Polishing steel stove?

    My BK insert is brand new, but I can imagine the insert getting nicks and marks over time. All my research (ok 3 minutes) points to cast iron...
    Thread by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 1:39 PM, 16 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Clarification on BK fire starting procedure needed 4 newb

    I have def. heard the "clink." Are you saying going lower than the "clink" = cutting off all air to the fire and dooming it?
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Masonry Heater vs Wood stove

    Hrmm, that takes some wind out of the sails. Don't have time to read it now, but curious as to how they are measuring efficiency vs. EPA vs. LHV vs....
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 10:18 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Masonry Heater vs Wood stove

    I think it is 4/5ths as pointed out by Woody Stover: "a masonry heater will use 1/5 (or much) less wood, then a home heated with a metal wood...
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 9:31 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Masonry Heater vs Wood stove

    Nice link to a nice write there, thank you. Something that stands out in the writeup: " In other words, once you light the fire you need to be...
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 9:21 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Clarification on BK fire starting procedure needed 4 newb

    Cat never glowed. This morning the fire was out and there was a decent chunk of wood left, doh. On the insert there is the highest mark, marked...
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 9:09 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Masonry Heater vs Wood stove

    Well said. I couldn't put it quite as eloquently though. ;p
    Post by: Bster13, May 14, 2013 at 8:42 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    What made you burn wood?

    Bought a new house and while it is Nat. Gas, I'm forever frugal and heating by wood eventually pay off. I was always fighting with the wife over the...
    Post by: Bster13, May 13, 2013 at 10:15 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Clarification on BK fire starting procedure needed 4 newb

    Well this evening is supposed to go down to 38F, so I couldn't help myself. I put 3 4x4 splits and two pieces of pallet wood in, some newspaper and...
    Post by: Bster13, May 13, 2013 at 9:46 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Ever discouraged someone from getting into wood?

    @jdp1152, sounds like you are very found of your FIL, haha. @Nick, tried that with the wife, no dice. What gives? :p
    Post by: Bster13, May 13, 2013 at 2:18 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Abused my chain, pls help! (volunteer pics)

    It was more cut the stumps level with the ground... thus the damage to the chain. :p
    Post by: Bster13, May 13, 2013 at 12:48 PM in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Ever discouraged someone from getting into wood?

    In my suburban neighborhood I'm fast becoming the "wood nut" with my stacked proudly displayed in my side yard. I spend a lot of time outside...
    Thread by: Bster13, May 13, 2013 at 10:32 AM, 35 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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