Rob711
Feeling the Heat
My wife isn’t going to find the standard Allen keys and box wrench while the load is taking off!
2019-20 Blaze King Performance Thread Part 1 (Everything BK)
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Rob711
Feeling the Heat
I had to turn the bolt clockwise, it tightens up against the bracket. It’s not really tightened or loosening the nut. Should’ve taken pics. Filled this around 5:45. It’s finally cold out!! not a big deal.
Just thought I'd post an update after mid-season cleaning the chimney after replacing a failing cat and a bypass gasket adjustment.
Had maybe 1/4 of a gallon of flakey creosote and a small layer of glaze. (total of 24-25 feet of stack)
Not too bad, but I had a decent amount of tar staining on my shingles and on some of the brick on the chimney.
Anyone had any luck cleaning black tar staining on brick and shingles?
Normally I let mother nature do its thing with minor staining but it looks like a major oil spill on my roof this time around.
Had maybe 1/4 of a gallon of flakey creosote and a small layer of glaze. (total of 24-25 feet of stack)
Not too bad, but I had a decent amount of tar staining on my shingles and on some of the brick on the chimney.
Anyone had any luck cleaning black tar staining on brick and shingles?
Normally I let mother nature do its thing with minor staining but it looks like a major oil spill on my roof this time around.
I'm quite afraid that will be the case of a stubborn stain.
I got the cat from Applied ceramics and have been very happy with it. It's been very happy chewing on some red oak.
It will be interesting to see the end of the season chimney cleanout, but that may not happen until late May, all depends on how the weather behaves!
Hi guys,
sorry to hijack the thread a bit, but I think the amassed BK knowledge is right around here...
We decided on a Chinook 30, and I now have a quote:
The Chinook 30 will run $3899.00
Optional blower kit $343.29
Optional Heat Shield $121.66
Do you think that is a good deal?
I'm not really sure if I need the blower but I need either that or the rear shield for alcove positioning. Anyone know how loud it is on low?
Thanks!
sorry to hijack the thread a bit, but I think the amassed BK knowledge is right around here...
We decided on a Chinook 30, and I now have a quote:
The Chinook 30 will run $3899.00
Optional blower kit $343.29
Optional Heat Shield $121.66
Do you think that is a good deal?
I'm not really sure if I need the blower but I need either that or the rear shield for alcove positioning. Anyone know how loud it is on low?
Thanks!
MissMac
Minister of Fire
it's not that loud. i would definitely suggest the blower - will really help to move the heat off the stove and into your home.
Thanks for the info. Now I just need to get an outlet into the alcove that's WAF-compatible...
Ashful
Minister of Fire
No idea on the deal, I‘ve never bought a Chinook, but it doesn’t look too far out of line with any other I’ve seen.
The blower is a great add-on, I have one on each of my BK’s, and keep them running continuously October thru May. If the same blower as used on the Ashfords, it’s nearly silent on low.
BKVP
Minister of Fire
Is the roof creo stain a recent thing, not seen on previous cleanings? It's possible that with the worn-out cat not staying lit as long, the flue got cooler and more condensation occurred up there and dripped onto the roof.
I know that Highbeam has said that if he runs his stove too low, more condensation and a dirtier flue resulted for him, even with a strong cat..
Good to know. From some pictures I saw they look like standard axial fans, maybe 120mmm, but that's hard to say without a scale. So one may be able to swap them out if they are too noisy.
Depends on your layout and heating needs. I have found the blower very beneficial for moving a lot of heat when the temps drop below 20 degrees outside.
Yes, its a recent thing. I check my chimney every 4-6 weeks. I don't typically run my stove very low as some,we have plenty of need for BTUs.
This is Mississippi. If the temperature ever drops that low, a state of emergency is declared.
Bear in mind, he plays drums. The blower might sound pretty quiet to him.
You both live in states with a two-letter abbreviation that starts with M, but the similarity ends there.
Indiana wood
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Indiana wood
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Well, not this year..Oh another SouthernerI didn’t think you guys got cold there
I can share a bunch of ice fishing pictures that say otherwise!Oh another Southerner
Mine is ok quiet, not silent however. It was like it from new. I spend very little time where the stove is located so no issues. If the stove was near my office......i would not like it too much. I have very acute hearing though.
He used to have "southern" in his location. I opined that it was a stretch.Oh another Southerner
I live about ten miles from KY..that's southern.No kidding. This has got to be the warmest winter I can recall since I moved down here. We are saving a ton of wood, but OTOH I don't hear the fat lady singing yet..
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