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  1. bonedoc
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    Errrrrr.....first and hopefully LAST overfire on Jotul 400 castine

    Good thought. However, I am taking the reading through the top grate on the outside of the firebox, not through the glass.
    Post by: bonedoc, Dec 20, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. bonedoc
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    Errrrrr.....first and hopefully LAST overfire on Jotul 400 castine

    Don't understand all these over-fire stories. Maybe I am doing something wrong. This is my second season with a FPX 33(Lopi Declaration, etc). I...
    Post by: bonedoc, Dec 20, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Stihl ms 250 not powerful enough?

    I just bought a brand new Stihl ms 250 with 18" bar at my local dealer. I had been pretty excited about cutting up the piles of 8' lengths next to...
    Thread by: bonedoc, Aug 12, 2009, 23 replies, in forum: The Gear
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    Insulated chimney liner controversy?

    Glad to have inspired such vigorous discussion. I have installed my FPX elite 33 insert with a rigid 6" fully insulated liner in my 30' exterior...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. bonedoc
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    How important is the insulation AROUND the fireplace insert? (Especially FPX 33, Lopi Declaration)

    Finally installed by FPX 33(not quite flush however...). Regardless, I'm not quite sure I understand the logic behind a block off plate at the...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 16, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. bonedoc
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    How important is the insulation AROUND the fireplace insert? (Especially FPX 33, Lopi Declaration)

    Finally installed by FPX 33(not quite flush however...). Regardless, I'm not quite sure I understand the logic behind a block off plate at the...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 14, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. bonedoc
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    How important is the insulation AROUND the fireplace insert? (Especially FPX 33, Lopi Declaration)

    So...Insulated liner and a block-off plate at the top of the chimney(without insulation there) and I'm good?
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 10, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. bonedoc
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    How important is the insulation AROUND the fireplace insert? (Especially FPX 33, Lopi Declaration)

    Again; I have gotten answers all over the map on this issue. I am told by the resident woodstove insert guy that these particular inserts are...
    Thread by: bonedoc, Feb 10, 2009, 26 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. bonedoc
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    Insulated chimney liner controversy?

    So....to review. I should INSIST on a block off-plate at the bottom of the chimney(not at the top as intended by the NFI certified installer) AND...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. bonedoc
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    Insulated chimney liner controversy?

    I believe his point was that the warm air around the chimney liner would help facilitate draft. Why is it better to insulate around a block-off...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. bonedoc
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    Insulated chimney liner controversy?

    The debate continues... Just had a long talk with my stove installer who seems to be a pretty smart and experienced guy. He told me he is actually...
    Thread by: bonedoc, Feb 8, 2009, 27 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. bonedoc
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    Could people post their Lopi Freedom pictures? (Or other nice relatively flush installation shots)

    Thanks for the heads up. I actually had seen those but was hoping for a few more examples. Anyone have a near-flush insert installation to brag...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. bonedoc
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    Could people post their Lopi Freedom pictures? (Or other nice relatively flush installation shots)

    Long story....after much pain, anguish and negotiation was all set to install FPX 33 elite and.......sorry fireplace is too shallow!! This is AFTER...
    Thread by: bonedoc, Feb 7, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. bonedoc
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    Are insulated chimney liner and block-off plate essential?

    Thanks everyone. That was a big help. I will probably pass on the full length insulation and make sure they insulate around the block of plate. Is...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. bonedoc
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    Are insulated chimney liner and block-off plate essential?

    Thanks for you help, but....I'm a little confused. My apologies...but are you saying NO, IMHO DON'T insist or NO, DO insist on the insulation...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. bonedoc
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    Are insulated chimney liner and block-off plate essential?

    Just spoke to my installer who: 1. Does plan to install a metal block-off plate. 2. Does not insulate the liner in new chimney's unless it is...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. bonedoc
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    Are insulated chimney liner and block-off plate essential?

    Does this mean insulation is actually stuffed around the 6" chimney liner for the entire length of the chimney? About how much have others paid for...
    Post by: bonedoc, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. bonedoc
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    Are insulated chimney liner and block-off plate essential?

    Wood Stove Gurus: I am about to have a FPX 33 Elite installed in an exterior masonry chimney.(not my first choice but the wife insisted; would have...
    Thread by: bonedoc, Feb 3, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. bonedoc
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    Price sound a little steep for new Lopi Declaration?(FPX elite 33, Avalon etc..)

    Just got my official price quote for the installation of a FPX elite 33. About $4100 for materials; stove, (basic) face and surround, chimney liner...
    Thread by: bonedoc, Jan 28, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  20. bonedoc
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    Jotul 550 vs. Lopi Declaration/FPX 33 elite/Avalon Perfect-fit; Need some advice from owners.

    Now I KNOW there are some Lopi/Avalon/FPX owners out there. Any thoughts?
    Post by: bonedoc, Jan 12, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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