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    What Backup Other Than Oil or Propane?

    We run a Jotul Rockland 550 for our primary heat source, Trane XL15i Heat Pump as secondary, Lennox oil burner as our final backup and pray like hell...
    Post by: bbeals, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Jotul 550 smoking with opening of door

    My 550 only ever smoked on me after running some really wet wood through it. It was screaming to be cleaned and the cap was actually 50% plugged. I...
    Post by: bbeals, Jan 2, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Need hearth gloves

    Tried the welding glove route, but they were not comfortable for the wife, so I spent the $11 at lowes for the Lemont's. Wife likes them because...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: The Gear
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    Temperature check

    Ah, I remember the ice storm of Dec. 2008, 7 days without power with the jotul rocking the house. :-) One day soon argus...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 22, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Temperature check

    74.3 inside, 44 outside with a nice slow burn in the jotul. Mostly maple and black birch tonight given the mild weather. I know it sounds sick, but...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 22, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    where is the air intake for the Jotul 550 ?

    Be sure to search the Jotul 550 users thread http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/24713/ , there are some really useful tips in...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 22, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    where is the air intake for the Jotul 550 ?

    Absolutely, that is how the Jotul 550 gets it's primary combustion air. I had not tried it, but just did put a lit flame from my lighter over the...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 22, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    where is the air intake for the Jotul 550 ?

    Primary intake is directly above the door. If you open the door and look at the underside of the cast iron right above the door you will see the air...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 21, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    how long to dry logs before they can be painted or stained?

    If your building a rack for the aging or storing of wine, one year seems like a small amount of time for your rack to season. Our wind typically...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    firewood facts

    What is the deal with willow? I haven't tried it, but just curious as to why you wont burn it? I mostly burn oak, maple & birch
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    How much wood do you burn?

    Burn 5 cord in our insert to avoid burning oil. Neighbors think were crazy cause we have another 7 cord split and stacked for next year
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Stihl ms 310 Question

    Page 40 of the Stihl manual shows you how to adjust. http://www.stihlusa.com/stihl_ownersmanuals/MS290_310_390_Manual.pdf
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 14, 2009 in forum: The Gear
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    Called my homeowners and I was surprised.

    had the same sort of issue with State Farm, they new we had a fireplace and could care less that we installed an insert. (no change in policy). He...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Can't Decide Wood or Pellet

    We went through the same dilemma on deciding between pellet or wood. The following made it easy for me: 1.) We live in NH and could not find a...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Log splitter abuse?

    My neighbor claims he is abused every time I bring it out, as he is the one hauling the rounds to the splitter. :-) Outside of that, cannot see...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 8, 2009 in forum: The Gear
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    Just Bought 30Ton Splitter for $175

    Hopefully, just the muffler! ;-)[/quote] OK, I guess I know when I have been beat. That is a tremendous value and you should be counting your...
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 8, 2009 in forum: The Gear
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    Just Bought 30Ton Splitter for $175

    Sure it isn't hot? Just a thought.... :cheese:
    Post by: bbeals, Nov 7, 2009 in forum: The Gear
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    HOW TO ACHIEVE LONG BURN TIME ? JOTUL 550

    I have gotten 7-8 hour burns with oak. You really need to load the stove up though, I mean full. I stack it completely to the top and use 18-20"...
    Post by: bbeals, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    I believe the only reason that they put the T handle in the pull down adapter is so you can pull it down, besides, I have never seen another piece...
    Post by: bbeals, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Tax Credits

    I believe it is a combined credit, not to exceed $1500. You should check with your accountant to be sure.
    Post by: bbeals, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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