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  1. RonB
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    QUADRAFIRE 5700 metal problems???

    I would surmise that the "limiters" that is being referred to is the new style, spring-wound, timed, start up air control know as the ACC...
    Post by: RonB, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Flue damper, and coaling stage....

    The coals are red in your stove because they are getting sufficient air to continue the burning process. Closing down the damper at this stage will...
    Post by: RonB, Dec 21, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Quadra Fire 5700 Stove Temp

    My preference is to have the stove top 550 and the stack temp 450 or a tad less.
    Post by: RonB, Dec 16, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Quadra Fire 5700 Stove Temp

    I find it is helpful to open it at the very end of a burn to help "cook down" the large pieces of charcoal. Also, when I want a real small load (3...
    Post by: RonB, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Dollar bill test

    What?? I've lived in lower Mich. my whole life and never knew I was a troll!! I'm not sure if I like that. Technically, I don't really live...
    Post by: RonB, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Neighbor issues

    To the OP He sounds like someone who just wants to complain and control what is not his to control. I would not even enter a dialogue with him about...
    Post by: RonB, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Quadra Fire 5700 Stove Temp

    Mine tends to max out at about 650-675--that's the highest I can get it with my setup. And that seems to fall within the company's recommendation....
    Post by: RonB, Dec 10, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    QUADRAFIRE 5700 metal problems???

    Now I understand why there are so many class action law suits these days. My stove burns properly, no issues, but I would like to inspect it as...
    Post by: RonB, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Technical HELP needed install gone wrong?

    I feel your pain. Hang in there and keep talking to us, it can't get any worse. Two red flags. 1). The dealer never came out to look at the setup...
    Post by: RonB, Nov 12, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Isn't 2 1/2 years long enough to season?

    I burn black locust regularly and have never seen it infested with anything. It is bug resistant and lasts for years. Makes great fence posts. I...
    Post by: RonB, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. RonB
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    Does it matter where the stack thermometer is placed?

    About 20-24" above stovetop.
    Post by: RonB, Oct 29, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Stove top thermometer temp error

    Really all you have gained from this test (experiment) is to notice that the two temp gauges don't agree. I would be more inclined to believe your...
    Post by: RonB, Oct 29, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Troubleshooting new stove

    The situation you describe with the kindling and slow draft is common in all cold stoves. You need some warm air going up the chimney to create a...
    Post by: RonB, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    QUADRAFIRE 5700 metal problems???

    My 5700 is same age as yours and no I do not have the problem you described. It would help if you could post pics of the missing brick tab holders....
    Post by: RonB, Oct 13, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How to Get Up on the Roof?

    Yeah, I thought the roof was metal. Anyway, here is my call: Let the sweep do it. Be there when he does it to learn. You may realize that you...
    Post by: RonB, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Ready for another 23 years!! What I did: Firebrick/Baffle Question: Quadrafire 3000 - 1987 Vintage

    You definitely needed new fire bricks. Very neat job of installing them and the cement looks good. Curious to know how it will look at end of...
    Post by: RonB, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Keeping my new 5700 Quadra-Fire after all

    The pre ACC 5700's came with a top and bottom plate cover (bolted together). If you installed the ash removal system you took off these plates and...
    Post by: RonB, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Quadra Fire 5700 Step Top Question

    I have 3 heating seasons with 7X24 burns and notice no unnatural color change in the top. As on any black steel stove the intense black color ages...
    Post by: RonB, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    What size wood in your Quadra-Fire 5700

    I'm not home to measure but it seems like I load NS with about 18" length. This works good for me. I use a measure stick to cut lengths but there...
    Post by: RonB, Jul 27, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Metal Liner to open masonry firebox

    Sounds like a poured in place liner would do the job for you. They knock out remaining clay tiles and pour an insulated type of motor/concrete that...
    Post by: RonB, May 19, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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