Getting ready for winter..

[raybonz]

Dropped the tarps on the wood shelter today.. Longest I have kept them rolled up.. I also attached a pic of the Super Snaps I use to repair my tarps, these things really do work great and have withstood Noreaster winds on several occasions!

Ray

 

[stejus]

I like those super snaps... where did you get them? BTW, why cover today, no real rain in sight until Tues night/Wed AM.

 

[raybonz]

I like those super snaps... where did you get them? BTW, why cover today, no real rain in sight until Tues night/Wed AM.

Got them at Harbor Freight in Fall River a couple years ago and they came in a 15 pack.. I covered because I do not want to take chance of the wood getting wet now as it is good and dry plus it is close to dark or dark when I get home from work.. Air still does blow through the shelter it just keeps the rain and snow off the wood. I would think you could order them online as well.. They are reusable and I have yet to have one come off no matter how windy it gets..

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=super+snap

Ray

 

[nate379]

You must not get much wind for that setup to work. I tried those holders a few years ago and they didn't last more than an hour into a wind storm. Either tore the tarp, came apart, or the end broke off. Good luck though.

 

[raybonz]

You must not get much wind for that setup to work. I tried those holders a few years ago and they didn't last more than an hour into a wind storm. Either tore the tarp, came apart, or the end broke off. Good luck though.

Been using them for a couple years and been through several Noreasters and they survived so yes they do work and yes I get lots of wind and I snapped many bungi cords and found they hold up much better if the bungi's are doubled up..

Ray

 

[nate379]

Yeah I think not much survives with the nasty winds we get up here is all. 70-100 mph gusts at times.

 

[raybonz]

Yeah I think not much survives with the nasty winds we get up here is all. 70-100 mph gusts at times.

A Noreaster is basically a hurricane with snow instead of rain.. Not a fun thing with lots of heavy wet snow in my area.. Pretty much sucks..

Ray

 

[thewoodlands]

Dropped the tarps on the wood shelter today.. Longest I have kept them rolled up.. I also attached a pic of the Super Snaps I use to repair my tarps, these things really do work great and have withstood Noreaster winds on several occasions!

Ray

Looks good Ray, whats the weather outlook in your area for the next two weeks?


zap

 

[raybonz]

Dropped the tarps on the wood shelter today.. Longest I have kept them rolled up.. I also attached a pic of the Super Snaps I use to repair my tarps, these things really do work great and have withstood Noreaster winds on several occasions!

Ray

Looks good Ray, whats the weather outlook in your area for the next two weeks?


zap

Thanx Zap! The weather here has been pretty warm in fact about as warm a November that I can remember.. As you know that can change in a hurry so I decided to get the tarp down before it rains again.. Last rain we got had no wind so no problem but we tend to get wind driven rain here.. The tarps work well and lets the air circulate inside the shelter.. How's the weather there Zap?

Ray

 

[Gasifier]

Looks good Ray, and nice work man. Way to keep that wood dry. Had any good fires lately? Got any pics of one of them? Have a good one man.

 

[raybonz]

Looks good Ray, and nice work man. Way to keep that wood dry. Had any good fires lately? Got any pics of one of them? Have a good one man.

Thanx Gasman! I've had a few fires and posted pics of them here somewhere a ways back plus a video on You Tube.. I will post some new ones once the burn season gets roliing.. The T-5 gibes some nice secondaries and is easy to run.. So far I am happy with it..

Ray

 

[thewoodlands]

Dropped the tarps on the wood shelter today.. Longest I have kept them rolled up.. I also attached a pic of the Super Snaps I use to repair my tarps, these things really do work great and have withstood Noreaster winds on several occasions!

Ray

Looks good Ray, whats the weather outlook in your area for the next two weeks?


zap

Thanx Zap! The weather here has been pretty warm in fact about as warm a November that I can remember.. As you know that can change in a hurry so I decided to get the tarp down before it rains again.. Last rain we got had no wind so no problem but we tend to get wind driven rain here.. The tarps work well and lets the air circulate inside the shelter.. How's the weather there Zap?

Ray

It's been great, looking for another 3-4 cord before I get snowed out of the woods. Last year I worked up until the beginning of February, this year I wOOd like to be done by the end of December.

I'm looking for that 20 cord mark, seems I get to 16-17 but never twenty so the milling will hold off until I reach that.


zap

 

[Gasifier]

WOW! Holy sh!t! Nice stove man. I just googled it and checked out the P.E. site on it. Very nice. Is that a new model? I have a Super 27 and like, but moved to a boiler. The 27 is now back-up. I may have to enclose the porch sooner or later though. That would give me a place for the Super 27 to run, like it should be doing! Have a good one man.

 

[raybonz]

Dropped the tarps on the wood shelter today.. Longest I have kept them rolled up.. I also attached a pic of the Super Snaps I use to repair my tarps, these things really do work great and have withstood Noreaster winds on several occasions!

Ray

Looks good Ray, whats the weather outlook in your area for the next two weeks?


zap

Thanx Zap! The weather here has been pretty warm in fact about as warm a November that I can remember.. As you know that can change in a hurry so I decided to get the tarp down before it rains again.. Last rain we got had no wind so no problem but we tend to get wind driven rain here.. The tarps work well and lets the air circulate inside the shelter.. How's the weather there Zap?

Ray

It's been great, looking for another 3-4 cord before I get snowed out of the woods. Last year I worked up until the beginning of February, this year I wOOd like to be done by the end of December.

I'm looking for that 20 cord mark, seems I get to 16-17 but never twenty so the milling will hold off until I reach that.


zap

That's a boatload of wood! I will never see that much wood here.. My wife thinks I'm nuts because I have 6-7 cords now.. If I had access to wood like you do I'd be doing the same as you.. Keep up the good work!

Ray

 

[raybonz]

WOW! Holy sh!t! Nice stove man. I just googled it and checked out the P.E. site on it. Very nice. Is that a new model. I have a Super 27 and like, but moved to a boiler. The 27 is now back-up. I may have to enclose the porch sooner or later though. That would give me a place for the Super 27 to run, like it should be doing! Have a good one man.

Thanx! The T-5 has been around for a while but it's new to me.. Your Super 27 has the same firebox and is also a nice stove.. I looked at them when I bought mine and thought they were real nice looking.. PE does a T-5 insert now and that is new this year.. Very nice looking insert too! Gas I added a blower to my stove and it works great, moves lots of air and is pretty quiet..

Ray

 

[Gasifier]

Nice man. I like that swing out cook top too. Very cool. Nothing like a fire in the stove. (Or boiler.) :cheese:

 

[raybonz]

Nice man. I like that swing out cook top too. Very cool. Nothing like a fire in the stove. (Or boiler.) :cheese:

Do you run the boiler year round and how much wood does it burn? I keep the oil furnace on for the tankless..

Ray

 

[Gasifier]

I just got it on-line October first. I am hoping to run it from October 1st through the end of May each year. Maybe even more. It is sweet to heat all our hot water with the boiler through an in-direct hot water heater. No more oil! :coolsmile: (Unless we go away for a day or two, then that will kick on.) Later man.

 

[raybonz]

I just got it on-line October first. I am hoping to run it from October 1st through the end of May each year. Maybe even more. It is sweet to heat all our hot water with the boiler through an in-direct hot water heater. No more oil! :coolsmile: (Unless we go away for a day or two, then that will kick on.) Later man.

Sounds good keep us posted on how it works for you and how about some pics of your set up?

Ray

 

[Gasifier]

I just got it on-line October first. I am hoping to run it from October 1st through the end of May each year. Maybe even more. It is sweet to heat all our hot water with the boiler through an in-direct hot water heater. No more oil! :coolsmile: (Unless we go away for a day or two, then that will kick on.) Later man.

Sounds good keep us posted on how it works for you and how about some pics of your set up?

Ray

Oh no, I couldn't. Oh, alright. If I have to. And here is a couple of links if you want to see some of the process of getting it into the house. A nice "little" job. ;-)

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/81764/
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/81765/
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/81767/

 

[nate379]

Yup I know all about it... I lived in northern Maine for almost 20 years before moving to Alaska.

Yeah I think not much survives with the nasty winds we get up here is all. 70-100 mph gusts at times.

A Noreaster is basically a hurricane with snow instead of rain.. Not a fun thing with lots of heavy wet snow in my area.. Pretty much sucks..

Ray

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Looks good Ray and I'm glad to hear it is full. I'd still leave the tarps up though.

 

[raybonz]

Looks good Ray and I'm glad to hear it is full. I'd still leave the tarps up though.

Thanx Dennis! Yes the weather is OK now but rain will be here wednesday and then cold.. The tarps let air in and keep rain out and I do not want my dry wood to get wet now as the recovery may take too long.. Lots of air can flow through my shelter with the tarps down..

Ray