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  1. BurningIsLove
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    dutchwest 2479 WORST STOVE EVER

    I know, I know, it's more than a bit frustrating I know....last night I had a nice secondary going on for several hours, stack all up to temp,...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Dec 8, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    dutchwest 2479 WORST STOVE EVER

    I would definitely not classify the seals around my cleanout door as 100% airtight, but the air leakage is reasonably tiny compared to what the...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Dec 8, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    dutchwest 2479 WORST STOVE EVER

    Yes, that does help. Do a search on my posts on this topic (diff thread)...I posted a picture of coals & split orientation that I use that works...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Dec 8, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    dutchwest 2479 WORST STOVE EVER

    Two interpretations on that one depending on what your dealer was referring to. "Insulation" implying that you want to make sure your stack...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Dec 7, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    dutchwest 2479 WORST STOVE EVER

    Tryin out that theory this year....to an extent there is some supporting data behind this given the design. Assume that a given stack & outdoor...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Dec 7, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Cleaning Glass

    As prior posted, just a damp rag when the stove doesnt have a raging fire cleans off my glass front easily enough. If it's completely out/cold, I'll...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    dutchwest 2479 WORST STOVE EVER

    It sounds to me like the classic everburn 'stall', which is the bane of this particular stove. You can built 10 fires with the exact same wood...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    dutchwest 2479 WORST STOVE EVER

    Sorry to hear its being such a pain, I know exactly what you're going through. What is the outdoor temp/pressure for the ones you've had this...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Wood Burner Hearth and Plaster query

    As already posted, each stove is going to have its own UL-certified listed clearances, most likely on a plate on the back of the stove. My hearth...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 12, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    IR Thermometer 'Snapshot' - Hot Coal Bed...

    Peter, you're not likely to find many home-use IRs that can register that hot. I have a small one from Radioshack that tops out at 420F (ya gotta...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 12, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    CFM Vermont Castings Dutchwest Everburn Non-Cat Owners Discussion and Review Thread!

    Where is your probe located, e.g. how far removed from the flue collar? 400 does seem quite low for a probe, but not for a surface magnetic....
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 7, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    CFM Vermont Castings Dutchwest Everburn Non-Cat Owners Discussion and Review Thread!

    Yes, that's the classic 'stall' scenario I'm afraid. How deep is your coal bed? One of the times, just got for broke and build a laughably deep...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Reversing a chimney brush

    Agreed....sounds like your brush may be one size too large. I had a similar problem my first time, but as it turned out, I wasnt applying enough...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    CFM Vermont Castings Dutchwest Everburn Non-Cat Owners Discussion and Review Thread!

    As usual Gordo, we are in agreement....a few inline comments below Yep, seems to run a little easier w/o the gasket there as it improves draft....
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    High wind scare

    While more related to wind vs. sparks, also take great care in opening the door in high winds. My stove will tend to blast out the biggest crack it...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Operating an everburn stove

    Been burning for three months with a VC Encore NC, so keep that degree of inexperience in mind. With the right load I can get a reliable 8 hour...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Cat got into the ash bucket

    Mine rolls in the piles outside as well.......absolutely filthy. But I usually just capture him and run my hands rapidly up & down his fur and most...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    CFM Vermont Castings Dutchwest Everburn Non-Cat Owners Discussion and Review Thread!

    Chris Glad to hear yer off to such a good start. Ya sure picked a cold week to fire it up for the first time, really helps w/ drafting and makes...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Computer based temperature monitoring?

    I'm not actually, the closest I come is using a single side band unit while sailing off shore. The 'weather station' is updated via the internet...
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    What is the RH in your home?

    Sahara desert..... about 22 percent is average for the burning season
    Post by: BurningIsLove, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: The Green Room
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