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  1. wjb111
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    Hello all, halfway done with PE insert install w/ pics & Question: Insulating fireplace?

    Beau, Very nice and I like your thinking for the insulation around & above the insert. Well done. Where did you get you 15 degree elbow? I'm in...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    T5 Insert installation blunder ?

    Update: Actually this problem might be self inflicted. I have the soot eater whip and attempted to clean the liner (bottom up) & there was an...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    T5 Insert installation blunder ?

    Here is the situation. I had my T5 insert installed about 13 months ago by the company I bought it from. Actually it was the owner & his partner. Top...
    Thread by: wjb111, Dec 20, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Anyone else notice that cleaning out ash in Fireview results in noticeable efficiency improvement?

    I have the T5 insert and when the ashes start piling up after a couple days it does not generate as much heat. Usually have to let things burn out...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. wjb111
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    No Block Off Plate-Thermal Mass Generating Masonry Fireplace

    [ATTACH] I have had the Alderlea T5 insert for 1 year now. Absolutely love it, but it does seem to lose a lot of heat up the chimney without a...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. wjb111
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    Insert Ordered - Thank You!

    Congrats on your T5 decision. I'm sure you will love it. We have had ours 3 months to the day & couldn't be happier with it.
    Post by: wjb111, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. wjb111
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    STICKER SHOCK! How much should I expect to pay for installation of a new insert?

    Things must be more expensive here in Michigan. I had the same insert installed this past November. Insert, liner & install was much more. Seemed...
    Post by: wjb111, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. wjb111
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    lets see your wood stoves. Pic

    is that insert into a prefab? it looks great.[/quote] It's a P.E. Alderlea T5 Classic Insert in the brown color. Installed into existing...
    Post by: wjb111, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: The Perfect Picture
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    lets see your wood stoves. Pic

    I've had the T5 insert for 2+ months now. Very mild winter so far in Michigan but still burning 24/7 & Lovin It !!!! Obviously the dog knows where to...
    Post by: wjb111, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: The Perfect Picture
  10. wjb111
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    Electricity Savings of Operating Wood Stove vs Forced Air Electric/Heat Pump

    I only have 1 full month to compare. I used 8.9 units less of natural gas for December 2011 vs December 2010. This past December was quite mild for...
    Post by: wjb111, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: The Green Room
  11. wjb111
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    I got a wireless web cam to monitor stove but...UPDATE Success!

    I use the web cam on my lap top. The i-phone has an app called jumi for $6 & also downloaded jumi on my lap top. Works good. I can see my stove live...
    Post by: wjb111, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. wjb111
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    Winter Is Finally In NY- So is My SootEater

    Dennis, This will probably be the coldest night since I've had the T5. Should be a good test to see how warm it stays in this drafty house. Built in...
    Post by: wjb111, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Winter Is Finally In NY- So is My SootEater

    Winter has finally arrived in Michigan. Not quite single digits but well below freezing. I received my sooteater earlier in the week. I have only had...
    Post by: wjb111, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. wjb111
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    Who are you, where are you from..and what do you do?

    Age: 52 Occupation: Field Applications Engineer Location: Michigan (1 hour north of Detroit) Married: 30 years to Lovely wife Lindy Pets: Milo...
    Post by: wjb111, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: The Inglenook
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    Merry Christmas - What Hearth Related Gifts Did Y'all Git

    Actually our T5 insert was our early Christmas gift to each other. LOVE IT !!!!!! :coolsmile:
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. wjb111
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    Still getting creosote in flue

    I'm not an expert by any means but just my .02 :-S My guess is since your having your burns on just evenings & weekends the more frequent start...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 29, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. wjb111
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    Who Needs a Stove Thermometer When You Have a Dog...

    Well, the new family member didn't take long to figure out the place to hang out. This is Milo, our new adopted APBT enjoying the T5. Happy...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 28, 2011 in forum: The Inglenook
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    How much wood have you burned so far

    About 2+ face cords. Mostly Ash. Getting too spoiled with the warm house to run the T5 only on weekends !!! Have been burning 24/7 for the last...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 26, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    what a difference a little silicone makes

    LOL !!!!!! :cheese:
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 25, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    what a difference a little silicone makes

    Yes, my T5 insert is connected to a full liner. I did holder a lighter to the gap in the clean out door & it is drawing some air. I like the clip...
    Post by: wjb111, Dec 25, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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