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  1. saichele
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    Damper arm for VC WinterWarm Large

    The cast iron arm that actuates the damper (VC part number 1301282) at the back of the firebox snapped last night after about 7 years, so no cat for...
    Thread by: saichele, Jan 21, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. saichele
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    LP or NG for barbeque grill

    Thanks. I think Blimp hit it on the head - I had completely forgotten the permit aspect of it. I could do it and rip it out if I ever move, but...
    Post by: saichele, Jul 9, 2010 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  3. saichele
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    LP or NG for barbeque grill

    After 10 yrs of charcoal, my wife is giving up and want to go to a fire and forget grill (for the quick bit of chicken, or burgers, or other small,...
    Thread by: saichele, Jul 9, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    venting polebarn to reduce condensation

    Barn's located in central Michigan. Sits up a bit from the surroundings, but is shaded in the PM by some large spruce trees. Barn has a metal roof...
    Post by: saichele, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  5. saichele
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    venting polebarn to reduce condensation

    I have an unheated 24x40 pole barn that has had a condensation problem. Last year I had to change the starter in my truck, and the slab was just...
    Thread by: saichele, Mar 8, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  6. saichele
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    Advantages of a DC stick welder

    From what I've gathered, I'm pretty sure if I had DC, that's what I'd use most of the time. Elaborate a bit on the safety aspect - are you talking...
    Post by: saichele, Jan 5, 2010 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  7. saichele
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    Advantages of a DC stick welder

    I have an older (probably 25 yrs) Lincoln 225 AC stick welder. I'm basically competent, not expert with it, but can do any of the tasks I've tried...
    Thread by: saichele, Jan 5, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  8. saichele
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    electric base board heat to supplement a room

    We've used the $30 110v oil radiators in the kids bedrooms the last couple years, and they work great for supplemental heat (bulk of the heat comes...
    Post by: saichele, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  9. saichele
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    Small engine repair/ignition

    Although I am contemplating igniting the whole thing, I'd like to get this to work. It's an old (20, 25 yrs?) Briggs and Stratton horizontal drive...
    Thread by: saichele, Jul 21, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  10. saichele
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    One Saw Or Two

    I've found 3 work well. I have a Stihl 210 with a 14" bar that covers about 70% of the cutting I do. I have a little 20 yr old echo (don't even...
    Post by: saichele, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  11. saichele
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    Light sensing outdoor lighting

    Thanks to both of you - very illuminating. Steve
    Post by: saichele, Oct 15, 2008 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  12. saichele
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    Light sensing outdoor lighting

    That's an interesting idea. I've always shied away from solar because 1) night is almost twice as long as day, and 2) even the days are pretty...
    Post by: saichele, Oct 14, 2008 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  13. saichele
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    Light sensing outdoor lighting

    As they're wired now, I believe they are technically in parallel - 14-3 comes from the box, through a switch on the hot, then each of two fixtures is...
    Post by: saichele, Oct 14, 2008 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  14. saichele
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    Light sensing outdoor lighting

    I have a couple lights on either side of the garage door, and I'm going to add a third around the side. If I add one with a photocell, can I wire...
    Thread by: saichele, Oct 13, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  15. saichele
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    Installing temperature probe for Vermont Castings Winter Warm Small Insert

    I've never actually used the probe myself, but Mo Heat swears by his. See if you can PM him (one of the moderators). We burn 24x7, and don't really...
    Post by: saichele, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. saichele
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    Installing temperature probe for Vermont Castings Winter Warm Small Insert

    On the large, there's a knockout in the rear, about middle. Thermometer goes right by the catalytic combustor. You do have to pull the unit out...
    Post by: saichele, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. saichele
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    to install or not to install a flex liner

    I'd be very tempted to get the 16' and try to ovalize it. You'll lose a little cross section, and it may adversely affect your draft. I had a...
    Post by: saichele, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. saichele
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    Stove piping question

    There's a big difference between what might work and what you should do for code/insurance reasons. Practically speaking, triple wall through...
    Post by: saichele, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. saichele
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    how much is too much creosote?

    I wouldn't worry about it. I have a 25' run of 8" pipe I just swept this weekend, and generated maybe a gallon, maybe a bit more. But I...
    Post by: saichele, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  20. saichele
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    14-2 vs 12-2 wiring?

    I'd generally agree on 14-2 for lighting and 12-2 for wall plugs, but overall run more circuits. My parents did a pretty serious remodel a few years...
    Post by: saichele, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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