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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    I replaced my left fan. It would not stay on. I have not had any problems after it was replaced. Never had a whistle. You can shift the fan a bit...
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Gutters to help leaky basement?

    I inherited a wet basement when i bought this house. I extended the gutters underground with water pipe and diverted it around and away from the...
    Post by: HopWallop, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    HOW TO ACHIEVE LONG BURN TIME ? JOTUL 550

    I like pack the sides of the over night fire with small pieces front to back, leaving no voids. I also throw a smaller round or two in as well.
    Post by: HopWallop, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    finding ancient drain outlet?

    pybyr, You could always wait until winter. Apparently the die shows up real well against the snow. Two other good ideas. If it is clay, send a...
    Post by: HopWallop, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    finding ancient drain outlet?

    Not sure if it will work in your case, but during our home inspection they sent a colored die down our drain to see where it would come out in the...
    Post by: HopWallop, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    The sweep today had the blanket out front and a shop vac with a oversized hose. They had a small reel of rod with a brush on the end. They...
    Post by: HopWallop, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    I just had it cleaned and the sweep went from the bottom up. He removed the secondary air tubes, the baffles and then a plate.
    Post by: HopWallop, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Glass Window Cleaning?

    I use a wet paper towel with a dab of ash. Then wipe it clean with a wet towel and then a dry towel. A nice hot fire with seasoned wood will also...
    Post by: HopWallop, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How to wire switch for blower motor?

    Your two black wires are landed on to the terminals on the side of the switch. The line side is the power coming in and your load would be what the...
    Post by: HopWallop, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Direct bury wire from the Garn barn?

    All good advise. 2 Pipes is always better then one. PVC pipe with glue is also easy to use and very durable. Make sure you use underground rated...
    Post by: HopWallop, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    EMT Metal Conduit Gauge?

    You may want to go with a Rigid Steel Conduit (RGS) if you are going outside with it. It comes threaded for easy assembly, is a much stronger guage...
    Post by: HopWallop, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    The manual under General Maintenance does call for it to be removed for inspection and cleaning of the flue connector, liner and chimney. In looking...
    Post by: HopWallop, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Hi mkek - what are you cleaning?
    Post by: HopWallop, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Welcome Fortunate Son. Hi 88Steve - No problems with the door shut. Like I mentioned earlier in the thread, I did have some problems until I...
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Finally found the time to download pics. This is the final install less the left fan, which should be replaced next week.
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 26, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    CT - I had similar problems getting my fire going. I started using fire starters and they seem to give it the strong consistent push it needs to get...
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    I have had 3 medium splits going for 3 hours now. They are glowing bright and there no longer is too much flame jumping off of them. My thermomter...
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 21, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Hey CT, I have knocked my splits in half like Custer is recommending. It is allowing me to get the fire hotter faster. My fire always seems to die...
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    It is not the connections. I did call the dealer and we could not resolve it over the phone. They are coming out next week to service. It is weird...
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 12, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    The fan on the left side of the stove does not run at the same time as the other. Has anyone noticed a trend to its operation?
    Post by: HopWallop, Nov 12, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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