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  1. Retired_Ted
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    cleaning a pellet stove

    A steel scraper, similar to a thick putty knife, came with my Harmon insert. I don't see why a wire brush wouldn't work just as well. Might send...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Oct 6, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    ACCENTRA THERMISTER LOCATION

    Thanks for the advice - perhaps I'll look for some really nice 2 cond. wire to extend the thermister probe. I really think Harmon should supply...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 23, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    ACCENTRA THERMISTER LOCATION

    I'm the proud owner of a new Accentra pellet stove as of noon today. Cooked it for about 2 hours to get rid of the surface oil and have a question...
    Thread by: Retired_Ted, Sep 23, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. Retired_Ted
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    Hopefully your pellet stove installation is better than this one

    Speaking of outside air, when using my open fireplace, in addition to sucking all the heat out of the house, my relative humidity also went to less...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 16, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Did you know that burning driftwood is toxic?

    In order to release sodium and cloride ions, would not the salt at least have to melt? Then, maybe there'd be a greater chance that some free ions...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 12, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Energy Saving and Best Clothes Washers

    We did a lot of research and found Sears had the best stats according to ConsRep. Bought a front loader - spins the clothes so fast you wonder how...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 10, 2006 in forum: The Green Room
  7. Retired_Ted
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    haven't burned yet

    Ditto here in south central PA - been fairly warm - still running whole house fan at night. Stove is to be installed the 22nd (we'll see).
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 10, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. Retired_Ted
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    Fire Exstingushers

    I might add that you NEVER want to "test" the dry chemical type. Powder will cause the valve seal to leak propellant and eventually lose pressure.
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 9, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Need help to estimate amount of pellets I'll need for this winter

    This is a very good thread for me since I am also going to try and suppliment my heat pump system (electric) with a pellet stove (Accentra). I...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 9, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. Retired_Ted
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    carbon monoxide detector

    Actually, CO is about 3% lighter than air. Here's some good reading regarding the position of a CO detector and CO vs. air densities. >>>LINK<<<
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. Retired_Ted
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    Truck carry weight in pounds

    I just finished unloading the second ton off my Toyota Tundra 4X4 - it was quite a load and I had pumped the tires up to their max - 35psi. (I did...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Harman problems anyone?

    I am reading all of this with interest since I am scheduled (I think) to have a new Accentra installed later this week. Should I be concerned or is...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 4, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. Retired_Ted
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    Any updated Pellet pricing now that we're into August?

    Franklin Hardware in Chambersburg PA has 'em for $211.50 per T. That's the cheapest I've seen yet around here. Most have pretty good stocks, so...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Sep 2, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Harman Pellet Stoves "Room Temp" Sensor combined with a Setback Thermostat?

    Very nice explanation - makes a lot of sense - installation is set for next week. First time I can remember being anxious for colder weather. :-)
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. Retired_Ted
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    Harman Pellet Stoves "Room Temp" Sensor combined with a Setback Thermostat?

    Just wondering why thermisters are used. Whereas a thermostat is simply a switch (I know, an oversimplification) , can we assume the use of a...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Aug 28, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Any updated Pellet pricing now that we're into August?

    My dealer is quoting $240 per ton for hardwood pellets - Lowes $280 or so per ton. Hope I haven't made a mistake - I was considering propane but...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Aug 27, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fire it up!

    Just dampish here is south central Penna - supposed to be a cold front move through this week - 70's most of the week with 50's at night. A welcome...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Aug 27, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Battery to Inverter Backup Supply

    After a lot of research, I decided a generator was the best way to backup the electricity to not only my pellet stove, but, it would also be a light...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Aug 27, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Amperage draw on insert blower?

    Do you know the wattage? - divide the wattage by the voltage to get amperage. Most fans are pretty efficient - I'd bet it's less than an ampere once...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Harman Pellet Stoves "Room Temp" Sensor combined with a Setback Thermostat?

    It's my understanding that the Harman room sensor is actually a thermister whose resistance varies with the temperature. It isn't an actual...
    Post by: Retired_Ted, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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