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  1. KTLM
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    I'm almost there.....decision that is.

    Great advice from these guys. No problems and plenty of heat from my ESW furnace. Wood usage is not too bad once you learn how to burn it. You can...
    Post by: KTLM, Jan 5, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Englander Summers Heat Add on furnaces Questions ?

    I think the englander furnace will make too much heat for a 1500 sq. ft. house. Just my opinion.
    Post by: KTLM, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Englander 28-3500 furnace install / mods

    I have the same furnace. No mods. Heating 2400 sq. ft. house in west Pa. With temps. in the mid teens I have to keep the fire moderate or we get...
    Post by: KTLM, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    how to tackle this tree?

    The best plan is usually to cut with a friend. Especially in this case. There can be a tremendous amount of energy stored at the lower part of those...
    Post by: KTLM, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Englander Add-on Setup Questions

    I did not insulate my ductwork (yet). 20 ft. run on mine also. It is transferring the heat to my main duct fine. Follow the manual. Put a 90* elbow...
    Post by: KTLM, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Don't have my stove yet, but I'm getting ready for it!

    The wood stacks look great. Many of us have been where you are now. Wife thought I was nuts. Wood everywhere- no stove. She truly does appreciate it...
    Post by: KTLM, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Silver Maple ???

    I would burn it next year also. Dries quick. Not the same btus as harder woods but I love how it burns. Plenty of short term heat.
    Post by: KTLM, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
  8. KTLM
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    Does an add on furnace make sense for me?

    The 28-3500 does put out heat. Plenty of it. Only potential problem that I see is ducting the heat almost 40 ft. to get it to your furnace plenem....
    Post by: KTLM, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Loving Larch

    Have quite a few larch on our property. Have not burned any yet but from what I have seen, it does not resist decay very well. Maybe he is thinking...
    Post by: KTLM, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: The Wood Shed
  10. KTLM
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    what is better?

    Seems that everyone is going green these days. Sorry, just had to say it. Seriously though, burning green wood is like having wood that is well...
    Post by: KTLM, Oct 31, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Thinking of switching to a coal stove...

    Great advice on the anthricite. Cost is more than soft coal but it has more BTU's , burns much cleaner and not much ash left over. I had considered...
    Post by: KTLM, Oct 14, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Shocked at the cost of double walled stainless chimney pipe! ($ 50 per ft) Is there any way around i

    I agree with rethinking the stainless option. Your stove will most likely perform better also.
    Post by: KTLM, Oct 13, 2011 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Desperatly need help with chimney liner

    1st thing would be to get info on your local regulations - codes. The chimney should be inspected to determine if it is safe to install a liner. I...
    Post by: KTLM, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    seasoning during winter

    Depends what kind of weather your having but I doubt in the northern states that it would season much from Nov. thru Feb. Water has to evaporate for...
    Post by: KTLM, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Everybody thinks I'm crazy but you people!

    I can hardly wait for the weekend. Got a load of "hard stuff" to cut and stack. No cottonwood for me this weekend. Gotta go sharpen a chain.
    Post by: KTLM, Sep 22, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Everybody thinks I'm crazy but you people!

    If you only knew how many times I've read "my wife thinks I've lost it" on this forum. They may never completely understand but learn to live with it...
    Post by: KTLM, Sep 22, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    To split or not to split

    I agree with rdust. Even, if , you could get the whole log to burn alone it would most likely smoulder and condense alot of creasote in your chimney....
    Post by: KTLM, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Thinking about moving to Maine from Alberta.

    Please consider moving to Pennsylvania. And bring some money. We don't have any. Our elected officials spent it all on sports stadiums and gambling...
    Post by: KTLM, Jun 28, 2011 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Full & Part-time Burning

    Another line of defence that everyone should have anyway is working CO and smoke alarms. Especially important, I think, when building a fire in your...
    Post by: KTLM, Jun 8, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    June 1st...

    It has finally warmed up here in Pa. High humidity also. No fires unless we run the AC to equalize the temp. Last June we had frost on the ground in...
    Post by: KTLM, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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