I use NetNewsWire as my RSS reader and the feeds don't seem to be updating regularly since the switch. Also there are only headlines in the feed, but...
The stove really looks nice, but the timing just isn't right. It looks like it will be the Intrepid II again.
I guess the only thing I would like is longer burns, but I know that I am limited by the firebox size. Right now when I am burning oak, elm or walnut...
I have an Intrepid II (model 1308) going into its 18th season. It has worked well for me, but it is going to need some new parts soon (a cat., throat...
That could be one part of it because we do have really good water in our area. One of the most important things I think is keeping the water fresh by...
I guess I need to disagree with the other bits of advice. I use two cast iron kettles all year round and that is the key. You need to keep using the...
You should also check the primary air on the bottom in the center at the back. That one is also theromastically controlled and it can get stuck open....
Thanks for the information and just and update. I had time to to work on the stove today and there were a couple of places where the stove cement...
I have an Intrepid II (Model 1308) that I have used for 17 seasons. Recently, I have heard a whistling sound when I am starting a fire that seems to...
There have been several postings about CO lately. When you decide your wood stove is the source what is next? Where are likely leaks going to be?...
Sometmes the hook just comes undone and you need to rehook. Also check and make sure that it moves freely and the screw is not too tight. When it is...
I had a similar problem and found that the hood leading to the cat was slightly warped. Once I replaced it I was back to cleaning the cat 2 or 3...
Just a quick update. I checked the secondary air flap and it was moving freely. I also checked to make the sure the coil thermostat was working...
VTZJ Thanks for the ideas. Yes, the shape is like you describe and I have tried it with the J and L in different ways, I will check how the coil...
Oh, it gets cold alright and it is not unusual to have temperatures at night and early morning below 0, but it usually gets up to 32 degrees at noon....
The secondary air link that connects the secondary probe assembly and the secondary air flap keeps disconnecting. It started happening at the end of...
We hang the laundry in the house to dry and keep two cast iron kettles on the stove for making tea, coffee and filling up the yutanpo (Japanese...
I will have to agree with this one. I read about it here and have tested it for my back bedroom. When I broke out the fan to test this my wife...
What got me thinking about a new stove was the maintenance and reading about the different stoves people talk about here. Also Dutchwest opened a new...
I have had my VC Intrepid II for 14 seasons and the first 8 or so it was just occasional weekend and winter vacation burning. The last few years,...
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