Thank you PapaDave. Will start raking the coals forward instead of spreading them. Never knew that was a factor. This is why I say that this...
Thanks begreen. One would think that the stove is built to take that type of heat.. Glad I found out now before any damage.
Thanks Stoveguy. I really didn't think that using the ashdoor just to get the fire up to speed would do any harm. I have done it for the past...
Roger that bro. I've seen many a fanatastic view in many places, but the views NH has are breathtaking. My wife loves NH as well but I drive her...
Yup. It was my error. It was just the easiest way to get the stove going quickly. Learned a lesson for sure. I noticed a few more gray hairs in...
Already on it. Thanks for the response CT-Mike.
If your SW NH I'm between you and Concord. This is my first house with a wood stove stove though. Other than what happened last night I love my...
Yup. I love New Hampshire and wouldnt live anywhere else, but I could pass on the snow if I had my way. I see your from WA. Was there in the 80's...
Thats a negative. The chimney is within house. I put a picture below.
The pipe is 6 inch that goes to eight inch into the wall. yes its a clay tile flue. I'm not sure about the dimension of the chimney, but its real...
Thanks remkel. Lesson learned. Its a Jotul F 500. I had a bed of hot coals which I had spread out and then packed the stove for the night. I had...
Thanks begreen. Won't be using the ashpan door again. This scared the bejeezus out of me. The pressure was so great that it even bent the latch...
Lesson learned. It just seemed the fastest way to get the fire going. Will be using the fire control from now on. Have screws where it is...
But the stove was running all day. Could draft have been a problem with a warm chimney? Thank you for the response binko.
Sounds like that may be it the case. My main concern is if this type of pressure could have cracked my chimney liner which I think is made out...
I just read the thread you gave. I don't feel that bad now about crapping my pants now. At least I have company. Thanks BrotherBart.
I put on my gloves and put the pipe back into the wall and pulled out all the wood and threw it outside. There are only 2 screws I have is...
Greetings from NH. Would appreciate any advice. I Have a newer Jotul wood stove that has been working great for the past three years. I dont use it a...
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