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Cleaned out my Chimney

Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by AppalachianStan, Feb 15, 2013.

  1. AppalachianStan Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 4, 2011
    393 posts
    Clover SC
    It have been about 2 months since I cleaned it. Been burning wet wood for about a month now. We have been getting a lot of rain.
    AppalachianStan, Feb 15, 2013
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  2. pen Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2007
    6,069 posts
    N.E. Penna
    Much in there? Pics??????

    pen
    pen, Feb 15, 2013
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  3. AppalachianStan Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 4, 2011
    393 posts
    Clover SC
    Sorry here the pic.

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    AppalachianStan, Feb 15, 2013
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  4. pen Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2007
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    N.E. Penna
    That's pretty dark, which goes along with the wet wood. But the amount isn't too bad. I think your schedule is about right Stan

    pen
    pen, Feb 15, 2013
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  5. clemsonfor Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 15, 2011
    1,108 posts
    Greenwood county, SC
    yea that is not a disturbing amount to me. It also depends upon the chimney height but even if you have 13-15 feet that does not seem like much if that isfrom a 25ft chimney that is minimal.
    clemsonfor, Feb 16, 2013
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  6. AppalachianStan Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 4, 2011
    393 posts
    Clover SC
    I have a 15' chimney.
    AppalachianStan, Feb 16, 2013
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  7. mfglickman Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 17, 2012
    652 posts
    NW CT
    Does not look bad - you must be burning hot, even if wet. :)
    mfglickman, Feb 16, 2013
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  8. AppalachianStan Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 4, 2011
    393 posts
    Clover SC
    I would like to burn hot but no for the last month It was hard to get it to 400* stove top.
    AppalachianStan, Feb 16, 2013
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  9. pen Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2007
    6,069 posts
    N.E. Penna
    Are you making plans to get ahead now so you don't wind up with more unseasoned wood next year????

    Nothing worse than struggling with wet wood.

    pen
    pen, Feb 16, 2013
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  10. AppalachianStan Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 4, 2011
    393 posts
    Clover SC
    I had good dry wood up until last month then had to start mixing it with wet wood not green wood. My son lift a load it the of his truck for a month in a feet of water. Now all I have is green wood, need to find some dry wood to get to the end of the burn seasoned. Got a cord of red oak for next year I hope. More on the way.
    AppalachianStan, Feb 16, 2013
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