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  1. brian_in_idaho
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    Mansfield owners: What are your "normal" efficient temperatures?

    I find that the firebox temperature has much more of an impact than stack temps. Upon starting a fire I try to run hot, with the air wide open for...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. brian_in_idaho
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    Hearthstone Mansfield owners HELP!!

    RedOak, I have a Mansfield as well, and like Highbeam am burning primarily red fir, hardwood isn't readily available in these parts. My observations...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Dec 4, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. brian_in_idaho
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    Mansfield help

    Jimmy, I also have a Mansfield and heat a 2100 SF place. I've been very impressed with how well the stove works and retains heat. I'll load the...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Oct 30, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. brian_in_idaho
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    Hearthstone Mansfield Installation (pics and comments)

    Interesting idea, you get the nice appearance of a soapstone stove, without the potential fabrication issues. I like the idea of soapstone for the...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 30, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. brian_in_idaho
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    What Fireplace insert do you have?

    Eba, I had a Quad 5100i, no complaints about it, well made stove. I had to replace some firebrick after 5-6 years, but not a big deal, and sounds...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 30, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. brian_in_idaho
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    Hearthstone Mansfield Installation (pics and comments)

    Corie, are you thinking about building a soapstone stove? I've been toying with the idea, perhaps something of a cross between a Hearthstone and...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 30, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. brian_in_idaho
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    Hearthstone Mansfield Installation (pics and comments)

    bones, thankfully I sealed the slate before I grouted and tried a small area at first, just working it in with a grout float, like regular tile,...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 29, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. brian_in_idaho
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    Hearthstone Mansfield Installation (pics and comments)

    That was part of the plan...when the wife has one of her chick-flicks on I can watch the fire. I like the idea of matching the TV cabinet to...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 28, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. brian_in_idaho
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    Hearthstone Mansfield Installation (pics and comments)

    Another view. I haven't gotten as far as building a proper TV area, I'm going to do more of a built-in cabinet when I get some time.
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 28, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. brian_in_idaho
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    Hearthstone Mansfield Installation (pics and comments)

    Quite some time ago I posted about my construction activities with respect to building a hearth. Well, things have been very hectic what with...
    Thread by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 28, 2007, 27 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. brian_in_idaho
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    Quadrafire Secondary Air Manifold Crack

    TMonter, is there any kind of an expansion joint in that air tube that runs from the back of the stove to the front? If not, it seems like a design...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 28, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. brian_in_idaho
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    Are mountain houses with the prow windows energy efficient?

    Fergie, we just moved into our place, and have a prow design, unfortunately it happens to face North to optomize our view. I think you're idea of a...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 28, 2007 in forum: The Green Room
  13. brian_in_idaho
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    Wood Chip Fired School Boiler

    TMonter, it's nice to see someone else from this neck of the woods on here, I'm a bit north of you, up between Sagle and Priest River. That looks...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Mar 28, 2007 in forum: The Green Room
  14. brian_in_idaho
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    Dryer Vent Modification

    OK, I think I actually follow that. The part that I'm hanging up on is reaching behind the dryer to be able to slide the close wall connector in...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Dec 1, 2006 in forum: The Green Room
  15. brian_in_idaho
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    Dryer Vent Modification

    Kevin, How were you able to get behind the dryer to do the connection? I'm thinking my dryer has the option to exit downward, so I may be able to...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Dec 1, 2006 in forum: The Green Room
  16. brian_in_idaho
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    Dryer Vent Modification

    OK, this thread is well timed for me, I'm installing a new dryer and vent over the weekend. No problem with rigid smooth vent on the "fixed" portion...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Dec 1, 2006 in forum: The Green Room
  17. brian_in_idaho
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    Snow in Seattle

    Oh man, I bet Seattle drivers are a ball when there's snow on the road. And all those hills have to be pretty entertaining. We got about 1 1/2 feet...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Nov 28, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. brian_in_idaho
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    Didn't we have this post last week? Lot of foolish people cutting holes in the floors?

    In principal I agree with everything you say elk. However, many homes have open staircases that will provide a far better, less restrictive path for...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Nov 6, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. brian_in_idaho
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    Free wood,is it worth it?

    Bring your splitting maul and wedges. Maple doesn't split badly, you should be able to bust those 40 inchers down to a size you can handle pretty...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Nov 6, 2006 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Dishwasher - Besides ME!!!

    Has anyone tried the Jen-Air dishwasher? We just ordered appliances last weekend for our new build, our island kitched made a downdraft stove real...
    Post by: brian_in_idaho, Nov 3, 2006 in forum: The Green Room
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