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  1. RobinJoe
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    Powering blowers on fireplace insert

    I have a similar setup (a couple marine bateries and power inverter) as a backup for my Lopi Declaration. I have a related question: Will the...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. RobinJoe
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    Two Thermostats, One Zone

    Wow, I didn't realize we had such expertise on the forum. The thermostat is a Ritetemp 8022C cheap programmable from Home Depot. It's...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  3. RobinJoe
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    Two Thermostats, One Zone

    Thanks, for the reply. All I want to do is add a second thermostat to my existing central heating/airconditioning system. This will not be...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Mar 13, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  4. RobinJoe
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    Two Thermostats, One Zone

    Here's a solution. It requires a double-throw switch to allow one or the other thermostat to control:...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Two Thermostats, One Zone

    Our thermostat is in the hall, halfway between the livingroom (with our wood-burning stove) and our Master Bedroom. We have central forced hot air...
    Thread by: RobinJoe, Mar 4, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  6. RobinJoe
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    New to Maul Splitting Questions.

    I highly recommend a "star" wedge. They go in to the wood much more easily than the traditional wedges, and do a phenominal job. These will almost...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  7. RobinJoe
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    Clinker Sifter??

    If the coals are cool enough, I would think that a cheap plastic kitty litter scoop would work (about $4). Or if coals are still warm, a metal one...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. RobinJoe
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    found a new use for ashes

    Sounds like a topic for a cat/pet discussion forum. Maybe even ask your vet.
    Post by: RobinJoe, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. RobinJoe
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    Before you ask "can I burn XXX wood", read this...

    Don't knock turds, people all over the world burn dried turds as a primary source of heat.
    Post by: RobinJoe, Dec 23, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
  10. RobinJoe
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    I've been burning wrong all along....?

    I bought a fan control rheostat (dimmer) for my circulator fan. The fan died in about 2 days. I replaced the fan and connected it to a standard...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. RobinJoe
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    How to cut down a tree from 50’ away

    Can't say I've ever seen a tree in a sundress.[/quote] Come over to Maine . . . we've got long winters and a bunch of greenies so we spend a good...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
  12. RobinJoe
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    How to cut down a tree from 50’ away

    No, but it will light it on fire.
    Post by: RobinJoe, Dec 12, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
  13. RobinJoe
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    How to cut down a tree from 50’ away

    In my case, that would be more offensive than the noise. LOL I'm not sure, but I think the sun dress is optional.
    Post by: RobinJoe, Dec 12, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    How to cut down a tree from 50’ away

    The neighbors might complain, but here's a neat way to cut down a tree: http://tinyurl.com/5fc5y9 And you can do it wearing a sun dress. :-)
    Thread by: RobinJoe, Dec 12, 2008, 18 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
  15. RobinJoe
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    Stoking in the middle of the night

    I find that putting a few crumpled newspapers sheets in under my new splits will ignite on its own in about 1-5 minutes. I usually leave the door...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. RobinJoe
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    Where is the EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF switch on my woodstove?

    After reading many posts on this website, I agree your statement seems to be true, however, as a future stove owner I also find this issue to be...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. RobinJoe
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    Thermostat that just turns on the house fan...

    I think that would only work with an electric heat-pump. The question here is regarding an oil-fired furnace, so I don't this is a good solution for...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Nov 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. RobinJoe
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    How much wood have you burnt so far?????

    Since mid-October, we've been burning about 80-90% of the time. Overnight slow burns. Gone through about 1/3-1/2 cord of Tulip Poplar and Red Oak....
    Post by: RobinJoe, Nov 25, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Let's here from the small axe wood splitters

    Am I the only person who uses a chopping block? That's the way I was taught to do it in the Boy Scouts :). I do spend a lot of time and energy...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Lopi Declaration - First Impressions

    Yes, I (almost) always open the flue damper first, and open the door a crack for a few seconds. I also try to keep the left door closed and load...
    Post by: RobinJoe, Nov 14, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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