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  1. Wrigley
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    5:30am, the snow is blown, the wood bin is full, and I am debating on taking off of work!

    Snow began here about an hour ago -- there is a bit more than an inch down with more than a foot expected. Plenty of wood at the ready and a couple...
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Two woodburners and no Attic Insulation Shield = housefire

    Sorry hearing about your fire. It sure sounds like the 'professional' installer fouled up big time with your chimneys ignoring the manufacturer's...
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 17, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Sweeping chimney....from the top or bottom.

    Top, bottom or sideways that darn cap has to be cleaned, too .... so since I'm already up there, might as well clean from the top.
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Morso 1125 stove flue damper....open or close?

    3/8s works fine -- it will compress a bit and conform to the door seal.
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Morso 1125 stove flue damper....open or close?

    I'm running a Morso 1125 and am curious about your experiences. 1) What were your stove/flue temps like when running a long / overnight burn?...
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Anyone know about ceramic tile?

    Many tile floors have been put directly on plywood w/o problem. Generally, however, for best results it's recommended to use Durock (or your choice...
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 7, 2008 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Reduced Draft, creosote?

    +1 ;-)
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 6, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Reduced Draft, creosote?

    The problem is very similar to what I routinely experienced when first learning to burn my old Morso 1125 "smoke dragon". Whenever the chimney cap...
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 6, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    DIY Install vs Insurance?

    I put in a new Class A chimney and hearth this year myself and live out in the Berkshires in Western MA in a little town with about 3000 people...
    Post by: Wrigley, Dec 6, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Too many coals???

    I'm burning cherry almost exclusively right now (lost a couple of huge old cherry trees in a bad winter storm a couple of years back) and it does...
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 22, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    What does everyone do with there ash?

    The ash goes into 1) the garden, 2) the compost pile, or 3) the woods. If enough has gone in the garden then the ash goes to compost. If there's...
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 22, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    What WON'T you burn?

    My mother-in-law. Sure is tempting since she's plenty dry and well seasoned.
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How do you carry wood from the shed?

    Would that be the dog door -- or does it just lead to the doghouse? :cheese:
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 18, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Indoor Wood Storage

    I've got two nice big galvanized tubs on either side of the hearth -- fill one up a day when burning 24/7. During the summer the tubs do double duty...
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 18, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Barn Chimney question

    "Loosely" following the advice is dandy if you don't have an issue with your local building inspector, town hall or insurance company. If you think...
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 18, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Firebrick - Purpose and science

    Replacing the cracked/broken firebrick will not significantly change your stove's performance, it is just part of good regular stove maintenance....
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 18, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Barn Chimney question

    My situation is almost exactly the same as yours -- my barn has a reasonably steep 8/12 pitch and my chimney exits near the short exterior wall....
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 18, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Ceramic Tile vs Stone Tile

    Joe, What kind of stone tile are you considering and what is its nominal thickness? Can't imagine that the stone would be a problem unless it is...
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 15, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Your thoughts on ideal stack temperatures

    Thanks for the clarification -- with my old Morso 1125 I try to burn a bit on the hot side to minimize creosote and smoke, with stack temps around...
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 13, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Option to buy a Stihl 031 for $200, should I do it?

    Go for a saw of much more recent vintage, if not new. Never skimp on your tools.
    Post by: Wrigley, Nov 12, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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