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    Wood Stoves vs. Pellet Stoves?

    I burn both and am glad I do not have to choose only one. There is a cost to both, even if you have free wood, you still have to invest time. The...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Oct 24, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    New Construction FPX44 or Monecito Estate

    Woodrow welcome to the FPX family. Be sure to post up some pics of the install and give a full review once you get it broken in.
    Post by: Trail_Time, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    New Construction FPX44 or Monecito Estate

    I also have no doubt the FPX will be enough to heat your home. Not sure what your layout is like, but bedrooms may be a little cooler. Air movement...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    New Construction FPX44 or Monecito Estate

    The posi pressure works. What Webby was saying is that if you have a FP without positive pressure, the combustion of the fire will draw air from...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Progress Hybrid install

    Great choice of stoves. Very nice setup, first class all the way. Welcome to the forum.
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    New Home---time to get a stove

    If I had a masonry fireplace I personally would go with a freestanding stove over an insert. I think you will get more heat from the freestanding....
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    Walnut. We did all the hearth work ourselves. The mantel was a rough piece of walnut that we had cut to size. Then stripped the bark off the...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    Here is a better pic of mine.
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    I like your mantle, What kind of wood?
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    Same for me. Good explanation of where to set the air (25%) any less, or too closing too soon and I get black glass. I allow the wood to get...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    No need to remove the faceplate. Remove the right front firebricks on the side. It is behind one of them, can't remember if first or second one....
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    Realistically I reload every 3 hours for max heat output. Disclaimer: My wood is split on the small side and is very well seasoned. I have...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Anyone burn Boxelder

    Burn it. Great as a fire starter or early late season wood. Burns hot, but fast.
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Newb with Q's: Best larger ZC Fireplace? Lennox Montecito (Estate), FP EX 36/44, BIS? etc

    I have the FPX. It looks great, is built very well, puts out a TON of heat... and once the CAT is going - no smoke at all. Downside it uses a lot...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Air cooled flue with liner questions

    If the FPX is installed correctly, using a "p" in the install of the cooling intake I have had zero cold air come in when the unit is not burning.
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    The cooling vents let air in, not out. They are what makes the unit zero clearance. They cool the box and the chimney...so you would not want to...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fireplace Xtraordinair thermostat location for mod

    Welcome to the Hearth. I had the same problem.... its an easy fix. Remove the temp sensor, wrap the back with some insulation and use foil tape to...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Installation of new FPX 36 Elite

    JR welcome to Hearth.com! Late reply, not sure if you have already found your answers. Travis says it is OK to draw air for the cooling vents from...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Nov 28, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Too many choices for outdoor lighting

    Led for me. I have been converting all my exterior lights to LED. Found these at Lowes, a bit expensive but super bright pure white light and less...
    Post by: Trail_Time, Nov 17, 2011 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    how much wood have you burned so far

    Not much for me. 1/4 cord or so. Been using up some shoulder Boxelder and all the uglies split from next seasons pile.
    Post by: Trail_Time, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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