Thanks - Dauntless installed

[steel city fire]

We had our VC Dauntless installed a few days ago. The information and discussions in this forum were so valuable. It won’t be our primary heat but something we’ve been thinking about for a while. This forum gave us the confidence to go ahead with the project. Pictures below. Also, we did just a couple “break-in” fires and all went well.

 

[all night moe]

Always liked the red. One of a couple enamels that catches my eye.
I hope it serves you well.

 

[vatmark]

Nice looking stove. Love the red.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

nice setup.. just remember... dry wood is the key.. get way ahead

 

[steel city fire]

nice setup.. just remember... dry wood is the key.. get way ahead

Thanks for the comment and advice. I have noticed in western PA that people who process/sell wood are using large kilns more and more. Have you used kiln dried vs natural dried? Is there a big difference if both are below 20% moisture?

 

[kborndale]

Thanks for the comment and advice. I have noticed in western PA that people who process/sell wood are using large kilns more and more. Have you used kiln dried vs natural dried? Is there a big difference if both are below 20% moisture?

No difference if the Moisture content is the same, be aware though that kiln dried doesn't necessarily mean the wood is less than 20%. Some places cook it just enough to kill the bugs.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

Thanks for the comment and advice. I have noticed in western PA that people who process/sell wood are using large kilns more and more. Have you used kiln dried vs natural dried? Is there a big difference if both are below 20% moisture?

You can look in my signature on how to build a solar kiln.. You really need to look into how its dried before you buy. Most are drying enough to kill bugs not truly seasoning the wood. There is a difference between air drying and kiln wood. You will only notice the difference between the two when the kiln dried wood is 15%MC and below. Youll never really get air dried wood that dry unless you in a desert. You can literally liknd dry your own wood in a matter of months. or let it sit and air dry for 3 years.. Some of my bet wood was kiln dry.. best burning wood I ever had in my stove.. Mu oak was like 5%MC