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    First (Carpet) Burn of the Season (Ouch)

    Like I've always said, "It's better to burn your wood on the rug, than burn your rug with the wood."
    Post by: jocam, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Bad news from the sweep -options and recommendations please"

    I'm going to go against the grain and say option#3.... I was a big blazing fire guy too. Here are before and after pics and you can decide for...
    Post by: jocam, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Morso 5660 Install with Drywall surround questions

    Thanks! Even without the blower this heats nicely. The family room is 30 by 15 with our kitchen (16 by 26) directly off of it. They can cruise at...
    Post by: jocam, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Morso 5660 Install with Drywall surround questions

    This is a little late but.... I re-did the my old fireplace and there is now a floor to ceiling cinderblock backer. The insert was installed and...
    Post by: jocam, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Chimney Cleaning Tip if Your Brush is Too Small...

    I'd like Wes to clean my chimney. My brush is too tight and my hands are sore from snipping it down.
    Post by: jocam, Aug 28, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Sweeping a liner question

    I live in a bungalow and paid a "reputable" sweep to clean my chimney last year. It seemed too easy so I bought a 6 inch poly brush and four rods. I...
    Thread by: jocam, Aug 26, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    average price for a cord???

    Around here local farmers, Amish and Mennonites sell hard wood for 80$ 1/3 bush cord. I get my wood a from a close,old farmer for the same price....
    Post by: jocam, Aug 26, 2011 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Blower or no Blower Morso 5660

    I have the Morso 5660 without blower. I had a custom surround cut from the original as well. I have included before and after shots. We heat our 2400...
    Post by: jocam, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Do you really have to cover your stacks?

    I'm not beyond convincing that wood that is repeatedly wet and dried ultimately dries quicker. Van der Waals bonds between water molecules attract...
    Post by: jocam, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    A nice full stove.

    This thread is hilarious. Reminds me, I was in Colorado skiing last week. It was -40 C or F, take your pick. I was wondering why there was no one on...
    Post by: jocam, Feb 13, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Extending existing fireplace hearth for wood-burning insert

    Nice work. I agree with the above advice. This hearth is going to look sweet when you are done. What insert are you putting in ? (enlighten me if you...
    Post by: jocam, Feb 13, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Montpelier vermont castings insert

    Cleaning the glass is easy. Just take a sheet of newspaper, crumple and dip in water then in some of the ash in your insert. Then rub the glass . It...
    Post by: jocam, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    I need immediate advice from members, firefighters, etc...

    I agree with VCResoluteManWifeWarmer. Carbon Monoxide is "sticky" to your blood and may still be present in you. Depending on how long ago your last...
    Post by: jocam, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Extending existing fireplace hearth for wood-burning insert

    My insert is 10-12 inches above the hearth. The concrete under the marble does NOT extend the entire way. I think it is about 10-12 inches out as...
    Post by: jocam, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Gas bill Jan 2010 vs gas bill Jan 2011

    I used exactly half the amount of NG for December this year as in the preceding two years. I just started burning this fall. My bill was $110 less to...
    Post by: jocam, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Extending existing fireplace hearth for wood-burning insert

    Same situation here as yourself. We chose to cut out the hardwood a full 25 inches and lay the new hearth down. We used 1 1/4 inch marble. The issue...
    Post by: jocam, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Wittus

    Agreed. I bought a contemporary Morso 5660 insert and it was $3600 on sale. Liner and install were extra. I love it. Regency now offers a...
    Post by: jocam, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    1st Sweep one month with pics

    I suggest you burn hotter, say 600 degrees, and then cauterize that cut on your hand!
    Post by: jocam, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    insrance giving me $%^& over clearances help!!!!

    Same vein. I had a water claim when my sump float got caught on the ABS pipe coupling three inches below the trigger level. With a very wet spring,...
    Post by: jocam, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Thermometer suggestions

    You learn something new everyday! I guess my checking the temp with the laser from across the room is not as accurate nor as stable as one foot away....
    Post by: jocam, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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