jotul #8

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    Original Jotul 8 -- Cracked interior

    Hello friends. This is my first post on the forum so excuse any ignorance on rules. I have just purchased an old 1930's WPA house in upstate New York, which has a new addition from the 80s. In the addition, there is a long great room that wraps around the old house in an "L" shape. In the...
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    Jotul 8 Help, please!

    My landlord installed a Jotul 8 (upgraded from a 600) The chimney configuration is the same. Tested a couple of fires but having trouble with the smoke not going up the chimney even with the glass door open. Wood is not wet or green. From what I read, the draft is full open when slid to the...
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    Understanding floor protection requirements for Jotul #8 (circa 1980's)

    TL;DR: What does this mean? 2 layers of 3/8" millboard where K=0.84 BTU IN/FT² H °F required. Does this mean that this k value is required? First of all, I can't find a straight answer for how to convert a k value with these units into an R value. Second, by saying "where required", is it...