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Discussion in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by pen, Dec 9, 2010.

  1. pen Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2007
    4,559 posts
    N.E. Penna
    Check out these previous discussions to help you better take control of your burning problems as they relate to draft problems, stove air restriction, needing to leave the door cracked, cool stove top, or you are simply new to burning.

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/60911/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/61361/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/45808/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/43191/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/33879/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/14236/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/65165/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/43242/

    Overfiring information:

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/87647/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/89831/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/87607/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/69088/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/51706/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/48571/

    Here are a few related links in regards to seasoning firewood; what it means; peoples views of how to do it; etc

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/65989/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/10158/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/45062/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/40425/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/32870/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/73085/

    Chimney Cleaning advice / creosote questions / tips / etc

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/48236/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/65194/

    http://hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/creosote_from_wood_burning_causes_and_solutions

    http://www.csia.org/

    http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Home-Safety/Fire-Safety/when-to-clean-a-chimney-flue

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/4845/

    Links related to "chimney sweeping logs"

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/81221/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/78621/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/43377/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/28414/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/21486/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/13402/

    Links related to stove top & chimney temperatures as well as temperature measuring devices

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/63964/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/63488/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/62731/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/62136/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/51149/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/61907/

    Threads regarding the topic of Chimney Lining

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/73076/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/57940/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/58412/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/48957/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/44852/

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/22360/

    Starting a fire / Shoulder Season Firing

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/79141/

    Cleaning Stove Glass

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/90862/

    Excessive Coals Building Up in Stove
    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/90866/

    Secondary Burn



    How secondary burning works:



    pen
    pen, Dec 9, 2010
    #1

  2. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    29,200 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Thanks Pen.
    begreen, Dec 9, 2010
    #2

  3. jharkin God of Fire

    joined: Oct 21, 2009
    780 posts
    Holliston, MA USA
    Might be worth a sticky ....
    jharkin, Dec 11, 2010
    #3

  4. ispinwool New Member

    joined: Feb 5, 2010
    74 posts
    Zelienople, Pa.
    Thanks Pen!
    I searched around but didn't see these---time for a cuppa coffee and some
    good readin'!
    ispinwool, Dec 14, 2010
    #4

  5. woodchip Member

    joined: Dec 6, 2010
    1,179 posts
    Broadstone England
    Thanks for putting the threads together :)
    woodchip, Jan 10, 2011
    #5

  6. Fire in RI New Member

    joined: Jan 18, 2011
    6 posts
    Northern RI
    I just had a Montpelier insert installed. I have a few issues with it. The glass gets fogged up, and amber color, very quickly. the dealer told me be patient with it, and with a hot fire it will burn off. According to the manual, after the fire gets hot you should turn down the draft for a longer more efficient fire. If you do that, the flame goes down, and the glass starts to get dirty. Seems like a catch two situation on that. the 3 air holes found on the bottom of the front brick get clogged up very quickly with ashes. thats impossible to keep clear. and the unit does not accommodate larger pieces of wood, so make sure they are small enough. My biggest problem is the glass, the door is large enough to view a nice fire, but its not good when it is dirty, and you cant see the fire. cleaning it with ashes and water does work the best, but has to be cool before doing it.
    Fire in RI, Jan 18, 2011
    #6

  7. pen Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2007
    4,559 posts
    N.E. Penna
    you need to turn the air down in increments not all at once so that the fire doesn't completely die off. Also, for your setup and wood, you may not be able to burn cleanly w/ the air completely closed. Mine is usually about 1/4 inch open.

    pen
    pen, Jan 18, 2011
    #7

  8. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    29,200 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    begreen, Apr 27, 2011
    #8

  9. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    29,200 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    begreen, May 29, 2011
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