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  1. dznam
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    Masonry Heater vs Wood stove

    +1. Just built a house and consulted with a brand name masonry heater mfg (heat loss calcs, heater design, etc.) about putting in a masonry...
    Post by: dznam, May 12, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul Firelight 12 thermometer location

    I do engage the cat immediately. Generally, the stovetop is around 300* when I do this and it probably drops further with the new load in there....
    Post by: dznam, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Reloading at 500F

    Jotul 12 manual states that catalyst temp should not exceed 1800*
    Post by: dznam, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. dznam
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    Jotul Firelight 12 thermometer location

    I'm a "Woodstock guy", too and you're spot on. I need to clean the ash from my Progress' pre-cat screen regularly. I let it go too long last...
    Post by: dznam, Feb 7, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul Firelight 12 thermometer location

    One more thought... I recall reading somewhere about an issue with the Steelcats (this was a while ago). If I'm remembering correctly, some owners...
    Post by: dznam, Feb 7, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. dznam
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    Jotul Firelight 12 thermometer location

    I think you're on to something with your seasoning thoughts. I burn red and white oak, Ash, Sugar Maple, Red Maple and Spruce. I recall a winter...
    Post by: dznam, Feb 7, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Woodstocks new stove

    I like this version better: [IMG]
    Post by: dznam, Feb 7, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. dznam
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    Jotul Firelight 12 thermometer location

    Wow, 500* stovetop on two Firelight Model 12s and only 68-70* in the house! You must have a large or drafty or modestly insulated house, or some...
    Post by: dznam, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. dznam
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    Building house - need advice on SS liner vs clay tile

    The liner you're looking for is made by Magnaflex. It's a SS/Ti inner liner insulated and encased by another, outer casing. Have one in my home...
    Post by: dznam, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. dznam
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    Building house - need advice on SS liner vs clay tile

    Thanks, looks like I'll be talking with the mason this week and I'll see what he has to say.
    Post by: dznam, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. dznam
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    Building house - need advice on SS liner vs clay tile

    Thanks for the replies - I'm starting to get the picture... I've got a great ("friends and family") price for a full masonry build. Would it be...
    Post by: dznam, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. dznam
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    Building house - need advice on SS liner vs clay tile

    I do want a masonry chimney - really don't care for the looks of "wood chimneys". Why is a class A stainless liner better than a clay tile? I was...
    Post by: dznam, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Building house - need advice on SS liner vs clay tile

    Well, having burned wood for 35 years and reading these forums regularly for years, I thought I knew everything about woodstoves ;) (not) . I was...
    Thread by: dznam, Jan 12, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. dznam
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    Selling our Jotul Firelight

    You're welcome!
    Post by: dznam, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. dznam
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    Selling our Jotul Firelight

    It opens the top-loading door and opens the cat bypass (simultaneously) so that both hands can be used for loading.
    Post by: dznam, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. dznam
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    Progress Hybrid Sticky Flue Arm

    I had exactly the same issue. Turns out the rear heat shield was making contact with the air control arm and making it difficult to move (it...
    Post by: dznam, Nov 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. dznam
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    Rough year ahead?

    Oops, I misspoke - I meant to say "air control", not damper (catalytic bypass). Always start with the bypass in the open position - I usually...
    Post by: dznam, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Rough year ahead?

    I've been burning the Firelight cat for about 15 years and have only had an overfiring condition when windspeeds were over 40 mph continuous...
    Post by: dznam, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Do you hate your Ash Pan + Poll

    Well, that'd have to be one VERY large house (maybe castle) to run all those stoves simultaneously ;-) Home has the Firelight at one end and...
    Post by: dznam, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Do you hate your Ash Pan + Poll

    Use the ash pans in the PH and the Firelight exclusively - both are well designed (both are "grate" types), easy to use, effective and create less...
    Post by: dznam, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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