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  1. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    We have a lot of high winds here also, and it took the Vacuustack before the occasional backdraft was solved. One caveat: We had to add the...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    I agree there must be something in the heat flow that could be changed to stop the smoke from escaping - There are too many times when every trick...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 22, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    Thanks, I forgot to mention that I always open the bypass before starting the load cycle. I hope most folks who operate these stoves made that...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    Burn cycle? I can make a statement that the BK generates so much heat for so long that I have never had to perform a partial load. In fact, the BK is...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    Seems as though I need to take quite some time for the draft to keep the smoke in, thus my slower door operation. It is bizarre that even with a high...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    Spillage <> Applicable especially to folks with an OAK - I finally have a procedure that works for me, but counter to all the instructions. Prior to...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    I must always run mine on zero, it cranks out so much heat I have to open windows in the house. The cat just goes nuts with a full load of wood,...
    Post by: regalflyer, Dec 25, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    Remove the fire screen, and then gently pry each side of the converter by the edges built into the can. Just use slow, even, alternating operations...
    Post by: regalflyer, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    Thanks Todd, Ordered the Firecat - on sale as well good deal made in USA - I think the old one was warped from accidentally running with the door...
    Post by: regalflyer, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. regalflyer
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    2012-2013 Blaze King Performance Thread(everything BK)

    High folks, long time off the forum - but I have been following the BK one now because I own one - I need to order a new Cat because I broke my old...
    Post by: regalflyer, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. regalflyer
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    New owner of Blaze King

    Heck, I don't mind the crunchy stuff - just a byproduct of the low smolder. I just scrape off what I can and rake into the ash disposal. I guess the...
    Post by: regalflyer, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. regalflyer
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    New owner of Blaze King

    I now have dirty glass all the way across instead of the "V" shape. Is there some conduit or tube I should inspect to find out if it needs to be...
    Post by: regalflyer, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. regalflyer
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    Researching A blazeking please help

    Thanks for the info on the fans. Does anyone have a pedestal model with the ash pan? Is it effective, or useless? I have found the ash pan to be...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. regalflyer
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    Researching A blazeking please help

    How important are the optional fans for the Princess Ultra with the shields? I am looking at purchasing this model, but wonder about good convection...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 5, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. regalflyer
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    Hearthstone Heritage Operation

    A caveat about the smaller wood, I think that was when some of my wood was suspect in terms of moisture. My Heritage is doing well on 4x4 to 4x5...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hearthstone Heritage Operation

    To measure the draft, I drilled a 1/4" hole just below the damper (below the lowest swing point of the plate). That point reflects what the stove...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hearthstone Heritage Operation

    Solid conclusion: Big overdraft. :-) I am a happy stove operator now. I have not shoveled out coals since the startup after the new damper was...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. regalflyer
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    "Soapstone stove owners" How long and what temps do you cruise at?

    Wow - Locust is one of the highest output woods you can burn. My stove only makes it to 450 even with very dry hardwood. I had a draft problem that...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Warmer temps outside, what do you do to get it tp burn ?

    I recommend an outside air intake if you do not already have one. Unless your house is very leaky, the overall draft will be better with the intake....
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hearthstone Heritage Operation

    I am reporting on the damper installation on my Heritage, the stove that has been driving me crazy this first winter of its operation. The damper was...
    Post by: regalflyer, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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