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  1. Tom Cat
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    Mantel Heat Shield Question - How far beyond Mantel?

    I'm also likely loking at having to use a mantle shield for a pending installation. I've been thinking about using a block of soapstone above the...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Minimum chimney height

    All the wood for next winter is on order and should be arriving soon. Waiting for the snow to melt. When I get the stove I'm planning to buy for the...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 8, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    new forum member looking for guidance on where to start

    If you're digging for a basement you might want to look into a geothermal heat pump. Harman has a wood furnace that you can add an oil burner to....
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  4. Tom Cat
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    I Am Speechless

    Novel approach to clean a chimney.
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 6, 2013 in forum: The Inglenook
  5. Tom Cat
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    Minimum chimney height

    I'm not sure. One member pointed out a chimney extender from Rockford, but it was 18 inches. One dealer I talked to wanted to put 3 feet of insulated...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 6, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Minimum chimney height

    No stove yet, but I did order wood. I figure if I end up waiting for a deal on the insert at least the wood will be well seasoned. All the advice is...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    2 BK Princess Insert or 2 Osburn 2200 insert

    I'm in a similar situation. No stove yet, but trying to learn. I have a short chimney on an exterior wall and have been told the following: One...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Burn times (non-cat)

    Thanks for all the input. It's very helpful to get real world info. tom
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Burn times (non-cat)

    The PE super is on my list (and will fit) as is the osburn 2000 and heatilator ecochoice wins18. These are all relatively inexpensive stoves. I'm...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Burn times (non-cat)

    I'm looking at a few inserts and have settling in on products with ~2 cu.ft. fire boxes. It will be in a room that is only around 200 sq. ft. that...
    Thread by: Tom Cat, Apr 2, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How To Beautify An Ugly Surround

    I like the ornamantal castings.The trim also helps somewhat. I really don't like the large expanse of flat black and part of my insert selection...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Chimney liners to avoid for a wood insert?

    With < 15 feet and straight (except for a small bend by the damper), I was looking for a product where I only need to buy 15 feet and leaning toward...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Chimney liners to avoid for a wood insert?

    I'm learing that there are a lot of different liners available and each dealer has their own favorite. Some are expensive and some are cheap. They...
    Thread by: Tom Cat, Mar 13, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Front floor clearance for stove on a raised hearth

    I'm new to this and have found the floor protection requirements hard to decipher in some manuals. The manual says protection from radiant heat,...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Mar 11, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Minimum chimney height

    I measured this weekend and it's only 11 feet from the hearth. Chimney is 3 feet above the roof and close to 2 feet above anything within 10 feet. I...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Mar 10, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Minimum chimney height

    I'm considering a PE super and a quardafire 2700 (may go to a 3100). These are carried by local dealers who will handle the installation. I've been...
    Post by: Tom Cat, Mar 8, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Minimum chimney height

    I've been thinking about having an insert installed into a masonary fireplace on an exterior wall. Most manufacturers recommend a minimum chimney...
    Thread by: Tom Cat, Mar 8, 2013, 22 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Insert for winter vacation home

    Moe, Did the $2800 include any chimney or hearth work? I'm loking at ~$3700 with an insulated chimney and hearth extension. Thanks. tom
    Post by: Tom Cat, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Insert for winter vacation home

    I'm looking into an insert for my winter ski house. Currently I mainly spend long weekends there but once I retire, I'll be spending a lot more time...
    Thread by: Tom Cat, Feb 27, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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