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  1. Gridlock
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    How to choose a woodstove

    Ah Ok, thanks. The article seems to imply that any logs against the glass at any point is not a great idea.
    Post by: Gridlock, May 7, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How to choose a woodstove

    The article mentions that with stoves that are designed for east-west loading, logs can fall against the glass; so why is this a problem? When I...
    Post by: Gridlock, May 7, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How much wood per season?

    Agree completely.
    Post by: Gridlock, Dec 13, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Managing Temp Output with the VC Encore Cat

    I used to have that problem all the time with my Defiant; I actually saw CAT probe temps of 2300 degrees on a couple of occassions! In my situation,...
    Post by: Gridlock, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    About to pick up a BuckStove 94NC, any last moment thoughts?

    Congrats; looks great! Just curious why you elevated the stove off the hearth floor...
    Post by: Gridlock, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fiskars X25 or X27?

    Thanks everyone. I ordered the longer X27.
    Post by: Gridlock, Nov 8, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  7. Gridlock
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    Fiskars X25 or X27?

    Thanks much for that very helpful response. :grrr:
    Post by: Gridlock, Nov 7, 2011 in forum: The Gear
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    Fiskars X25 or X27?

    I am relatively new to splitting and have been using a hardware store bought 8 pound maul. It's tiring work and have been looking for something to...
    Thread by: Gridlock, Nov 7, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: The Gear
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    VC Encore burn times

    Similar to grommal, my experience with my VC Defiant CAT (not Encore, but larger model) the first season was awful, with lots of back-puffing, lack...
    Post by: Gridlock, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    I hate to ask, but I think I have a draft problem.

    I had the exact same problem, with a VC model 1945 CAT stove. After a season of backpuffing and other draft related issues, the installer finally...
    Post by: Gridlock, Oct 28, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Amesti N 380 Review (cheap stove at Lowe's)

    It's actually quite a nice looking stove. Love the poster on the ceiling!
    Post by: Gridlock, Oct 28, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    In a Pinch....Need Help Burning Not-So-Seasoned Wood?!?!?

    Another possibility may be to get some bio-bricks or other split wood alternative to help get the fire hot enough to burn the oak. It would cost a...
    Post by: Gridlock, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Broken Refractory Cover in VC Defiant 1945; What to Do?

    Thanks everyone. I talked with the dealer, who mentioned that the current broken refractory cover can still be used, since it's purpose is to keep...
    Post by: Gridlock, Oct 19, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Broken Refractory Cover in VC Defiant 1945; What to Do?

    I went to examine and clean the CAT in my VC Defiant 1945 last night, and noticed that the refractory cover was broken in two pieces, more or less...
    Thread by: Gridlock, Oct 18, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Strange CAT Problem

    Thanks for the suggestion. I tried not blocking the cat chamber float last night and this morning, and it did help, though not sure if the reason...
    Post by: Gridlock, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Strange CAT Problem

    Hi Henk, Thanks much for that expanation; that is a very interesting and plausible theory!
    Post by: Gridlock, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Strange CAT Problem

    Ah Ok, but how can you achieve an overnight burn with only 2 to 3 small splits? I have a large open space to heat, and need long burns for...
    Post by: Gridlock, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Strange CAT Problem

    So the question is: "why does it take longer to heat up a large amount of wood than a smaller amount?" Well, initially the wood will not heat up...
    Post by: Gridlock, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Strange CAT Problem

    What do you mean by 'never overload'? How much room to you leave between the load and the top of the stove? Does any of the wood cover the CAT...
    Post by: Gridlock, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Strange CAT Problem

    I had a lot of problems (back-puffing mainly) with the stove (due to draft) that was corrected when I switched from a 6 inch to an 8 inch flue....
    Post by: Gridlock, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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