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    Napoleon 1900 or Englander 30? Radiant or Convective stove - which one best/better for finished base

    We just replaced the Napoleon 1400 with the Englander 30. The bigger Napoleon you are thinking about will be more of a convective stove; the...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Englander 30 - Runs Hot?

    With our 30, bigger splits = cooler fires and longer burn times. Last night with temps in the upper 40's here, I loaded the stove with a good amount...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Jan 6, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    The NC30 is on the way

    Oh boy ... it's Christmas all over again! I'm getting all giddy just looking at the box!
    Post by: kjayhawk, Jan 4, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    My Englander 30-NCH Review (vs. the old Napoleon 1400)

    We installed the Englander 30 two weeks ago and here are my initial observations (I apologize in advance for the lengthiness of this post!): 1) The...
    Thread by: kjayhawk, Jan 4, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    The NC30 is on the way

    Installed the 30 in our home two weeks ago. The smell on the first night was a bit overpowering, but a fan near the stove exhausting air helped...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Jan 3, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. kjayhawk
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    Salt kills creosote?

    This question comes up several times each winter. The members here will tell you that salt will likely accomplish nothing but corroding your chimney....
    Post by: kjayhawk, Jan 3, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. kjayhawk
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    Pond Bank Cleanup: Win-Win Situation; need tree ID

    I've cut quite a few black locusts that have been thorn-less! I've also cut some that have had 6"-8" thorns! The color of the heart wood and the...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Pond Bank Cleanup: Win-Win Situation; need tree ID

    Looks like black locust to me. The bark isn't as rope-like as we have here near St. Louis ... but black locust is my guess! If you haven't burned BL...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Englander Sweet Spot

    After a week with the Englander 30, I'm learning a lot! I have yet to be able to shut it down entirely. I did the first night--because that's what we...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 29, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Englander 30 Install ... PICS INCLUDED!!!

    I did not ... but the amount of wood that filled the Napoleon only fills the Englander about 2/3 full. We burned 2/3 of a load last night ......
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Englander 30 Install ... PICS INCLUDED!!!

    You'd be surprised how many basements we have in my neck of the woods. Nice to see another Stl/Englander burner on here. Cooking with a 13 insert...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Englander 30 Install ... PICS INCLUDED!!!

    About 6" - 8" of concrete! The stove is in the finished basement. Smoke alarms have been sounding intermittently ... while the little ones are...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Englander 30 Install ... PICS INCLUDED!!!

    OK ... the Englander 30 is in and enjoying its first fire. After squeezing as much wood as possible into the Napoleon 1400 2.25 cu/ft firebox, I am...
    Thread by: kjayhawk, Dec 23, 2011, 24 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hearth.com Just Saved Me $300!!!

    How cold was it? It was 18°F here last night, and that's pretty mild.[/quote] Don't remember. It was 30 years ago. But man it was cold and the...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 13, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hearth.com Just Saved Me $300!!!

    I've also saved several hundred $$$ on chimney cleanings due to the information I received here on the sooteater. Love the sooteater ... it works...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 13, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How much have you burned to date?

    A bit more than 1/3 of a cord ... about half of what we had burned last year at this time. Burned mostly walnut and cherry and a little elm ......
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 13, 2011 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Hearth.com Just Saved Me $300!!!

    Thanks to several of you who informed readers that the Englander 30 was available for $899 plus tax (when setting your store to Washington Co., PA),...
    Thread by: kjayhawk, Dec 13, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Efficiency & Emissions on EPA Stoves (Englander 30 and Heatilator Eco-Choice 22)

    Actually, I'm just curious. After the info posted here, I've realized that small differences in efficiency are not a big deal. We've decided to...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Efficiency & Emissions on EPA Stoves (Englander 30 and Heatilator Eco-Choice 22)

    Would there be any way possible to give us a clue at what that number might be ... ballpark figure? Just a hint, maybe??!! Would we be getting...
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Efficiency & Emissions on EPA Stoves (Englander 30 and Heatilator Eco-Choice 22)

    WOW! Thanks for the valuable info! That's why I love hearth.com ... the guys (and gals) who hang out here are geniuses!
    Post by: kjayhawk, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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