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  1. bobabuoy
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    raining creosote?

    cat had gone bad and was trying to use stove without to see how it would work. I've got a new cat now, so I should be ok for the future.
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. bobabuoy
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    raining creosote?

    I had it cleaned at the beginning of the season. At that time they told me things looked good and there was only a little creosote. This year I was...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    raining creosote?

    Anyone else ever have this experience? I opened the top load of Encore to re-load and noticed the air going up chimney keeping the smoke in the box...
    Thread by: bobabuoy, Jan 22, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. bobabuoy
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    Burning frozen wood...bad idea!

    Back in the days before I knew better, I would put wood that had snow on it into my stove! Doh!
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 18, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Castings Encore 2 in 1 ?

    Here is a pic. You can see the horizontal slit in the back with secondary burn and no cat.
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Castings Encore 2 in 1 ?

    Hard to say. I have smaller splits so I can never fully load the stove without getting out of control. Last night I had some weird experiences...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. bobabuoy
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    Vermont Castings Encore 2 in 1 ?

    Yes. I can see the flame through the slot in the back and there is no smoke at all coming out of the chimney.
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. bobabuoy
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    Vermont Castings Encore 2 in 1 ?

    My cat fell apart as well. I have been burning it without in the non cat mode with some good success. As long as I make sure I have a good bed of...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. bobabuoy
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    Vermont Castings Encore Two in One Reviews for 2011

    chipped/cracked in many places (it's very brittle) and doesn't light off at the low temp like it used to. Guy at the store said they would just...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 11, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Vermont Castings Encore Two in One Reviews for 2011

    When the cat goes bad, you can save a few buck and not replace immediately. Mines gone bad and now I'm burning non-cat
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 11, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. bobabuoy
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    Vermont Castings Encore Two in One Reviews for 2011

    I have had similar issues with my 2n1. I believe I need a taller chimney (only have 15.5 ft). I agree with goldmace about the temperature swings -...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 11, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. bobabuoy
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    Do the new VC's require as much maintenance?

    This is my 3rd season with the encore 2n1 and the refractory is still in perfect shape. I have thrown in wood and bounced it off the side plates...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Suggestions for new small stove

    My local dealer had the F602 for $1100. With my flat roof, I'm wondering if I can go out the wall with a thimble and run on the outside (maybe in a...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 8, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Suggestions for new small stove

    I love that jotul F602B. Any approximate costs for this one?
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 5, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Suggestions for new small stove

    thanks for the suggestions on Overstockstoves, etc. I really like the idea of a pellet stove, but they seem a little more expensive than a wood...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Suggestions for new small stove

    I was hoping to get some suggestions on what would be an appropriate stove for a 500 sq ft office that is a separate structure from my house. It is...
    Thread by: bobabuoy, Jan 4, 2013, 23 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. bobabuoy
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    Puffing Princess, p'd partner.

    is it possible leaving the door cracked while you go get coffee is actually cooling your chimney and reducing the draft? I normally crack for a...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. bobabuoy
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    Draft control help on VC 2 in 1

    I have the opposite problem with starved air creating backpuffing. I wouldn't be surprised if you have another crack or issue somewhere in your...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Dec 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Resale value- VC Encore 2n1

    Just realized I was wrong about my chimney height and the required height. I re-measured and found that I have 15'6" and the minimum is 16ft in the...
    Post by: bobabuoy, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Resale value- VC Encore 2n1

    Yes.
    Post by: bobabuoy, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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