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  1. shayes8888
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    Tile Chimney Diameters: Correct Size?

    We have a split block chimney stack that contains the second story fireplace flue and a downstairs fireplace flue. Upstairs the flue is a 12" by 10"...
    Thread by: shayes8888, Dec 9, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    This is our second year with our Merrimack. Fan on issue... yes, it takes time to come on. The key is building a hot fast burning fire. The burn...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    I'll be interested in your experiments. Any thoughts on how to remove lint/dust that is building up on each of the intake sides of the two...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    I would not recommend burning with the doors open. besides, we can hear the crackle of the fire as it starts... once it gets going, you'll forget...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 10, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    My September 17, 2010, Oregon dealer invoice was $2593, minus $250 rebate which he took off, plus $229 for classic steel surround. Delivered from...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    I don't know, exactly. There are air burn tubes at the top of the firebox, with some sort of super heat shield behind that. The flames tend to...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 6, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Nope, not catalytic. Less maintenance, they say. We hope VC will deal with the fan issue.
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 6, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    We have also had our Merrimack about a month. 1. Like the look. 2. Efficiency somewhere between 60-70%, as stated on a card with the insert. A...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Can you ask the dealer if VC is going to work on the fan noise issue? This might be a deal breaker for future buyers who check this website before...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Merrimack Fan Sound... yes, ours is loud at full blast. So I am interested in what VC says about their fan. It would seem like they could spend an...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Merrimack Fan Sound... yes, ours is loud at full blast. So I am interested in what VC says about their fan. It would seem like they could spend an...
    Post by: shayes8888, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    I was the one whining about the smoke on the glass. Well, I read the manual... I was under firing the insert. The last three days I've put a pretty...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Question for Guy and Elevator Man (and any other new Merrimack owners): Now that we have experience firing our Merrimacks, I'm trying to figure out...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Hi Guy, Scott here. We got a Merrimack early this month. Agree with your observations. Are you having smoke glass issues? Also, I've had the...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Still enjoying this insert. Test is snow forcast for tonight and tomorrow, something unusual for NW Oregon in November. Or December for that...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 21, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    We have been burning the Merrimack for a week now. Love the auto fan. The unit takes at least an hour to come to temperature, but a light load...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 14, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Quality of ours appears top notch. The fan automatically comes on when the unit reaches a certain operating temperature. It shuts off when the fire...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Installer told us to follow break-in process of small burns. Important to "cure" the cast iron. We are waiting for the county inspector to arrive...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Our installer, who has been in the business 19 years, says most VC issues he dealt with were gas fired units. Something to do with the foundry and...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  20. shayes8888
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    Vermont Castings Merrimack

    Our Merrimack was installed yesterday, 11/9/10, and the 480 pound beast is... stunning. Took the two installers, plus myself, to wheel it up the...
    Post by: shayes8888, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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