1. Welcome Hearth.com Guests and Visitors - Please enjoy our forums!
    Hearth.com GOLD Sponsors who help bring the site content to you:
    Jotul Cast Iron Stoves
    Woodstock Soapstone Stoves
    Hearth and Home (QuadraFire and Harman Stoves)

Search Results

Search Again
Page 1 of 3
  1. mtcox
    Post

    What is your rule on when to burn???

    HomeBruin, It does have a central air blower and I've run it on occasion. However, the duct work runs through an unconditioned crawl space. After...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 25, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. mtcox
    Post

    How thick should a concrete hearth pad be?

    I have a 3.5 inch concrete hearth with a layer of Micore and Durarock. I used the concrete as a heat sink. Once it heats up, it keeps warm for 6-8...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 25, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. mtcox
    Post

    What is your rule on when to burn???

    I'm probably part of the majority and burn because it's a better heat and a lot cheaper than running a furnace or heat pump. Here in Virginia, it's...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 25, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. mtcox
    Post

    Clogged Chimney Cap

    Good thing it's Sunday. I have a confession. After cleaning the chimney and cap last spring, birds began to use the cap as a nest. They were able...
    Post by: mtcox, Dec 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. mtcox
    Post

    Clogged Chimney Cap

    BrotherBart, I had the same thought about the stove pipe. I've only had to clean it once at the end of the season and it appears I'll be brushing...
    Post by: mtcox, Dec 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. mtcox
    Post

    Clogged Chimney Cap

    The wood is definitely dry. It's been seasoning for three or more years. The cold flue temps could be another answer but I haven't changed the set...
    Post by: mtcox, Dec 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. mtcox
    Thread

    Clogged Chimney Cap

    I have a Quadrafire Isle Royale with a 12 foot chimney. After less than 10 weeks of burning, the chimney cap completely clogged. It was 100% clean...
    Thread by: mtcox, Dec 23, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. mtcox
    Post

    Isle Royale & Hampton 300

    I've been using the north/south method for several days now and it's working to the tune of 6-7 hour burn times. I'm much happier with the 2-3 extra...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. mtcox
    Post

    Isle Royale & Hampton 300

    Maxed_Out, It's running around 650 right now with good heat. Temperatures will only drop to the mid 20's tonight, therefore, keeping the house warm...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. mtcox
    Post

    Isle Royale & Hampton 300

    I'm trying the north/south method with shorter splits. How this look? The five gallon bucket reference made understanding size and dimensions very...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. mtcox
    Post

    Isle Royale & Hampton 300

    Thank you for the replies. I'm getting stove top temperatures of 600 degrees. Anything below 300 and it's not heating efficiently. I do have a...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. mtcox
    Post

    Isle Royale & Hampton 300

    Thank you for the quick replies. I load the stove 5 or 6 times over a 24 hour period. I would be ecstatic if I could sleep through a night without...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. mtcox
    Thread

    Isle Royale & Hampton 300

    I run a Quadrafire Isle Royale AND a Hampton 300. Both are free standing. They are on opposite ends of a 1.5 story, 2,100 square foot home. I’ve...
    Thread by: mtcox, Jan 15, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. mtcox
    Post

    Help picking a small stove for the kitchen

    TFDChief, It's a great little stove. It's got an automatic blower (option) that kicks on and off depending on the temperature. We've got the brown...
    Post by: mtcox, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. mtcox
    Post

    Help picking a small stove for the kitchen

    I've got the H300 in our kitchen. I bought it as our primary wood stove but it wasn't big enough. We now have the Quadrafire Isle Royale in our...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. mtcox
    Post

    Isle Royale First Burn

    600-650 should not be that difficult to maintain. We've got the same model and color and it took about a season for me to learn how to best work the...
    Post by: mtcox, Oct 19, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. mtcox
    Post

    Anyone like top loading stoves?

    Our Quadrafire Isle Royale is a top loader and a front loader. We only use the front door to start a fire when the stove is stone cold. Otherwise,...
    Post by: mtcox, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. mtcox
    Post

    Oak Seasoning

    I think any of the times you posted would work. However, if you can hold off until November 2010 you won't regret it. 2.5 years to season would be...
    Post by: mtcox, Jan 11, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  19. mtcox
    Post

    Isle Royale ash question

    I scoop out the firebox from the front doors and empty the ash pan all at once. I can normally get 3-4 days worth of burn time without having to...
    Post by: mtcox, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  20. mtcox
    Post

    OKAY.... WHO HASN'T BURNED YET...... ????????

    No fires as of yet. It was over 80 degrees yesterday. I think this weekend may bring colder weather.
    Post by: mtcox, Oct 15, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
Showing results 1 to 20 of 60 Next >
Search Again
Page 1 of 3