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    Custom built fan controller for insert

    The Osburn 2000 has a variable speed fan, set by a knob. I was considering building a blower motor controller including a room thermostat, to adjust...
    Post by: kallsop, Feb 5, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Looking to buy insert for 2200sq ft 2 story colonial..opinions on osburn

    I am satisfied with my Osburn 2000 insert, heating a 2400 sq. ft. colonial, but with oil heat assist for upstairs. If I had to do it again, I would...
    Post by: kallsop, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. kallsop
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    New Osburn Matrix Product Line

    The insert looks awesome. I have the 2000 insert and putting in a flush fan is a nice option to have.
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. kallsop
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    New Guy looking for advice on first wood insert

    No, I bought it online from dynamitebuys.com when they had a great price on it. Osburn is legit. I really doubt that dealer hasn't heard of them...
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    New Guy looking for advice on first wood insert

    Here is my 2000 installed in late 2011, plain black door surround and stainless trim: [ATTACH] I am burning Envi8 blocks, 3 or 4 at a time, heats...
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Does anyone have the Osburn 2000 wood insert

    We are on the first winter with our Osburn 2000 insert, and have burned exclusively EnviBlock-8's. Most days I load in the morning and sometimes...
    Post by: kallsop, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. kallsop
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    STICKER SHOCK! How much should I expect to pay for installation of a new insert?

    I paid $900 for install, and bought all the chimney parts myself (25' * 6" 0.006 316ti uninsulated liner + stove adapter + cap) off ebay for about...
    Post by: kallsop, Feb 6, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. kallsop
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    tax credit question, do you claim the FULL cost of the <u>installed</u> stove?

    The tax credit limit for biomass stoves is $300, not $500. That credit is calculated at 10% of the cost, so you can get 10% credit for the first...
    Post by: kallsop, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    tax credit question, do you claim the FULL cost of the <u>installed</u> stove?

    This is from 2011 IRS form 5695 instructions: Residential energy property costs. Residential energy property costs are costs of new qualified energy...
    Post by: kallsop, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. kallsop
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    biobricks

    I burn Envi-8 Blocks and agree - if you align the blocks so they become one bigger mega block, it then burns like a larger piece of wood and you...
    Post by: kallsop, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Century Insert on Sale

    It doesn't look too different from my Osburn 2000 insert, also made by SBI, which cost a whole lot more than that Century. The door on the Century...
    Post by: kallsop, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. kallsop
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    Osburn 2000 Wood Stove Door Handle Seized Up?

    I have the Osburn 2000 insert which I think is more or less the same as the freestanding stove. We have been using the new stove for only a few weeks...
    Post by: kallsop, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Osburn 2000 insert; new install

    Just hit a new maximum temp tonight, 650 measured on the top plate. I left the damper open and wasn't paying attention, and was shocked how quickly...
    Post by: kallsop, Dec 21, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. kallsop
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    Osburn 2000 insert heat activated blower - what temp should it activate?

    Thanks for the information, good to know. It's good to get a second opinion that all is well.
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 18, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. kallsop
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    Osburn 2000 insert; new install

    I notice that when a good fire is going, if I open the door v.e.r.y.s.l.o.w.l.y the fire really goes nuts and roars and sucks in air like a...
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 18, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. kallsop
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    Osburn 2000 insert heat activated blower - what temp should it activate?

    Still learning how to get the most out of my Osburn 2000 insert. The blower seems to activate somewhere close to 275F according to my stove top...
    Thread by: kallsop, Nov 18, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. kallsop
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    Osburn 2000 insert; new install

    Stove top approx. 400F, damper closed down, this is what warm looks like: [img]
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 18, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. kallsop
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    Osburn 2000 insert; new install

    Before: [img] After a few brick adjustments! [img] Liner on roof: [img] Liner going down: [img] Stove in place: [img] With faceplate surround:...
    Thread by: kallsop, Nov 16, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. kallsop
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    Ecofan RIP 2008-2011

    The CARFAMO module, according to the specs listed on the ebay auction, is rated to 180C. The module on Amazon is rated to 138C. That's a big...
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Finally got around to insulating my fireplace

    What capacity UPS are you using? I have an APC SmartUPS 1400 and wonder how long it could power the twin fans on an Osburn 2000 insert? I'd like to...
    Post by: kallsop, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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