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  1. davemich
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    Coal stoves

    Mike, I burn coal and love the heat it produces. Like Elk said, depends on where you live, the availability and cost of coal that would sway you...
    Post by: davemich, Mar 4, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. davemich
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    -10 degrees out

    3* here in Michigan and windy but I am located on Lake Michigan therefore a little moderation of the temps. My coal insert is keeping my first floor...
    Post by: davemich, Feb 18, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. davemich
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    Hitzer 503- what do you think?

    Here's a pic...
    Post by: davemich, Feb 14, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. davemich
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    Hitzer 503- what do you think?

    Corie, see my avatar or whatever it is called...my pic that shows up in my posts. Thats my insert...
    Post by: davemich, Feb 13, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. davemich
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    Hitzer 503- what do you think?

    I have the Hitzer 503 insert and love it. I burn only coal and thats really what it was designed to be used for. Heats my 1800 SF Cape Cod very...
    Post by: davemich, Feb 13, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. davemich
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    Harman XXV Buzzing

    Pete S, I think what you did was was not out of line. Harmon gives the dealer the training and certification to service their stoves as a dealer....
    Post by: davemich, Jan 23, 2006 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Any Harman P68 owners? w/ thoughts

    I can vouch for what Elk just commented on as my coal stove dealer just got back from NEPA. He went to pick up 2 stoves at Keystoker. The sent him...
    Post by: davemich, Jan 14, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. davemich
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    Any Harman P68 owners? w/ thoughts

    Born and raised in Hudsonville...welcome aboard!
    Post by: davemich, Jan 14, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. davemich
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    Any Harman P68 owners? w/ thoughts

    Jsparkz...where in Michigan are you? St Joseph here.
    Post by: davemich, Jan 14, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. davemich
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    newbie wondering about btu's soapstone and cats

    Where in Michigan are you folks? One other alternative is a coal stoker stove. Very little maintenance and they kick out the heat. Keystoker, Harmon,...
    Post by: davemich, Jan 7, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. davemich
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    installing the recycled paper insulation is a blast...lol

    Josh, I think Eric's point is that the attic should NOT retain any heat or melting will occur...and then the ice damns. My house has no soffets but...
    Post by: davemich, Jan 3, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. davemich
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    installing the recycled paper insulation is a blast...lol

    Lime, had my attic done last year...about $700 and really could not tell a difference...I still have ice damns on the roof. I may get an exhaust fan...
    Post by: davemich, Jan 2, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. davemich
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    Your opinion's on fireplace insert brand??

    Not sure where you live but have you considered a coal insert? I have a Hitzer 503 insert and love it. I tend it twice a day and thats it! Heats my...
    Post by: davemich, Dec 22, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. davemich
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    How much are you paying for coal?

    $350/ton, 40 lb poly bags...Blaschak
    Post by: davemich, Dec 19, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. davemich
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    $8.67 a bag for wood pellets..That's crazy

    Hey Lime4by4...is that the price you pay for bagged or loose coal? It may behoove me to plan a vaca/fuel trip to Pa. next summer with a truck and...
    Post by: davemich, Dec 18, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. davemich
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    Hot coal !!

    I priced a 90,000 BTU model out at about $3200. Lead time was spring...I have some time to ponder...
    Post by: davemich, Dec 16, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hot coal !!

    A half a bag of pea coal?? Darn, thats good even in your stoker...thats pretty good! I burn a little over a bag of nut in my Hitzer insert and have...
    Post by: davemich, Dec 15, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Coal fire maintenance

    JM...thats exactly what I do as well. I only add during the shaking process tho...btw, I pay about $5/40 lb bag here in Michigan for Blaschack coal.
    Post by: davemich, Dec 14, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Coal fire maintenance

    Coalhog, just curious. How much pea coal a day are you burning? I burn nut an d I'm going thru about a bag, bag and a half per day. I'm wondering if...
    Post by: davemich, Dec 13, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  20. davemich
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    Coal fire maintenance

    John, I have the same issue with my Hitzer. I have the damper open a smidgeon and it still cooks fairly hot. I beleive that is due to a perfect bed...
    Post by: davemich, Dec 12, 2005 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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