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  1. retiredff
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    Wind is killing my draft

    Thanks, I will try them.
    Post by: retiredff, May 20, 2013 at 6:20 AM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. retiredff
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    Wind is killing my draft

    Hello, I haven't been here in a while and last winter I had a problem. I live rural in a old 2 story farm house with a steep pitch roof (maybe 45...
    Thread by: retiredff, May 19, 2013 at 5:32 PM, 5 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. retiredff
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    Draft problem.. I think!

    yep, 27 years. Speedway Fire Dept. - City of Speedway, home of the Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and the GP something or other. air damper wide open and...
    Post by: retiredff, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. retiredff
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    Draft problem.. I think!

    Jake, I'm retired fire. When the temp gets near or above 35 I have to burn smaller pieces of wood and at times crack the door to get the flue temp...
    Post by: retiredff, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. retiredff
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    Draft problem.. I think!

    Green - I am sure hat is not the problem in this 1905 farmhouse. It has been insulated, and the windows are shot. Todd - I will have my installer...
    Post by: retiredff, Nov 7, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. retiredff
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    Draft problem.. I think!

    Pyro, It's not above the highest peak within 10'. I'm not sure it is even with the peak. My installer is bringing a 2' section, I'll repost when...
    Post by: retiredff, Nov 7, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. retiredff
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    Draft problem.. I think!

    Thanks for the reply, The wood has been split/stacked in sun w/good air (it's windy here, we are rural). My moisture meter shows 16-20%. The "mix"...
    Post by: retiredff, Nov 6, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. retiredff
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    Draft problem.. I think!

    We bought a Regency F2400 w/fan a few years ago and have been happy with the stove considering our home is a 2 story 2400 sq' farmhouse. I am...
    Thread by: retiredff, Nov 6, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hmmm!My insurance company may not be to fond of wood stoves

    This is/can be called "Arson for Profit". Leaving the iron on and telling the insurance co., I forgot is an old tactic. However, people rarely get...
    Post by: retiredff, May 15, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. retiredff
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    Hmmm!My insurance company may not be to fond of wood stoves

    I also use Erie. I told my agent of my plans and he just said OK. I sent nothing. However to CYA, I have pictures during install and after plus...
    Post by: retiredff, May 15, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. retiredff
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    Wallpaper removal..

    I just did this a few months ago and asked a friend that is a paper hanger. His advise was above all PATIENCE! If you don't have buy a small pump...
    Post by: retiredff, Dec 4, 2008 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  12. retiredff
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    Do I need a blower

    Thanks for the reply Rick. I figured as much, but wanted another opinion. Regency's blower is nice from what I have read. It is 2 speed and can be...
    Post by: retiredff, Nov 24, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Do I need a blower

    I have searched here for blower threads and think I found and answer but I will ask to be sure. I have a Regency F2400 free standing with legs,...
    Thread by: retiredff, Nov 23, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. retiredff
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    Need insurance assurance

    I have ERIE insurance and my agent did not care if I installed a stove as long as a pro installed it. I can't understand why insurance companies will...
    Post by: retiredff, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. retiredff
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    How to get the Best Burn out of your wood

    Thanks Jags, I will try that my next burn.
    Post by: retiredff, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How to get the Best Burn out of your wood

    I also have a question on the same lines and don't mean to hijack this thread. If raking the coals toward the front, then loading the wood from to...
    Post by: retiredff, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. retiredff
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    Help Hasqvarna 445 46cc new ( 300 dollers ) or Stihl 028 Super 55 cc 5 years old (200 dollers)

    Go stihl. I bought a used 029 for $200 and am very happy with the saw.
    Post by: retiredff, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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    A few Break-in fire questions

    I thought the same as you concerning the breaking fires. I have a Regency free standing with double wall pipe to the wall connector and use a probe...
    Post by: retiredff, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: The Perfect Picture
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    Secondary burn - how long does it last?

    No magic to it. As many ways to burn as there are stoves and woodburners. I just don't worry about reaching secondary burn Nirvana. It was fun to...
    Post by: retiredff, Oct 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  20. retiredff
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    First burn....questions

    OK, I didn't realize that. I will watch my temps next time...
    Post by: retiredff, Oct 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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