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    Keeping BKK glass clean? Any tricks?

    That has been my experience also. It gets better when burning at a higher rate during the bitter cold part of winter, but never completely clean. I...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Old blaze king question?

    Wow, anyone would be proud to have a fireplace like that, nice work. That is definately an early B-K, and while not as efficient as the later cat...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 17, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    My comparisons of: (Lopi Revere vs. Freedom) vs. (PE Super) vs. (BK Princess) ***Fan Noise & Door Wa

    Wait up there, Brother Bart, are you going to stick me with the waiters tip.....
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 10, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    My comparisons of: (Lopi Revere vs. Freedom) vs. (PE Super) vs. (BK Princess) ***Fan Noise & Door Wa

    1) My main problem with the above test is that it’s conducted with thermostat set to low (as would be expected for a max time experiment). Sometimes...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 10, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    My comparisons of: (Lopi Revere vs. Freedom) vs. (PE Super) vs. (BK Princess) ***Fan Noise & Door Wa

    And with the non-cat the heat is distributed and transferred from the whole stove body. Not just from a hot spot in the top of the stove and migrated...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 9, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    My comparisons of: (Lopi Revere vs. Freedom) vs. (PE Super) vs. (BK Princess) ***Fan Noise & Door Wa

    You guys are discovering what I have known for a long time, When you tell people about how well a blaze king performs, they think you are lying. It...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 9, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    BK spare parts

    Split size- If the wood is not dry enough, it will not burn well, probably why you find the smaller pieces burn better. The best burn with marginal...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 6, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    BK spare parts

    Ha, yes good point...I bought our first King in 91 in Idaho, and it was our sole source of heat, that is what sold me on them. A few years later I...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 6, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    BK spare parts

    BTW, what was the indicator that it was time to order a combustor? It was taking longer to reach operating temp, and seemed to go out sooner. It...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    BK spare parts

    I've owned 4 B-K's since 1990, and have never had any problem with the automatic damper, nor have I ever heard of one failing. If your combustor were...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    removing thermostat cover on BK Princess free-standing (not insert)

    Its quite possible the new stoves have some additonal method of keeping people out of there. If the stove is cold when you listen for the opening...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    removing thermostat cover on BK Princess free-standing (not insert)

    Rusty, the cover on my 1990 vintage Princess is a bit of a "jam" fit. All that attaches the protective cover are the two screws, but the cover itself...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    water wont boil!

    I agree with covering the pot. I had an early non-cat blaze king princess and it was not a great heater like the later cat models. The heat went...
    Post by: stockcarver, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Does Catalytic chamber need to be replaced?

    Check Condar Combusters website for a replacement price, and info on the care and feeding. You will go nuts if you believe all the inuendo on the net...
    Post by: stockcarver, Oct 27, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Wood Stove Maintenance and Lifespan

    Yes, there are a lot of unanswered questions here, but I can speak for myself with confidence. Your mileage will vary... Blaze Kings can easily do 20...
    Post by: stockcarver, Oct 26, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    moisture meters?

    I use one in the shop, and like most electronics, bought it when it was pretty spendy. For 30 bucks or so, I wouldn't lose much sleep. I've tried...
    Post by: stockcarver, Oct 26, 2009 in forum: The Gear
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    Rebuild VC Resolute

    I LIKE IT ! Hats off to a great job... You picked one of the most eye pleasing stoves ever made in my opinion. Glad you had the cajones to do...
    Post by: stockcarver, Oct 26, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    New home-owner with VC Resolute III questions

    1) Is this thing worth firing up? Am I asking for trouble? Or more effort than it’s worth? I'm sure the sweep will be able to take a good look at...
    Post by: stockcarver, Oct 25, 2009 in forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)
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    Toilet Stove

    Yes, Ashley! It deserves more respect than it is getting. A high tech stove built to be affordable. The box you see on the front (in the slim chance...
    Post by: stockcarver, Oct 24, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Replaced my shotty rutlands

    "Anyone here have any experience with the accuracy of Condar products?" I don't know how "accurate" they are, but I do know they are functional and...
    Post by: stockcarver, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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