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    Enviro EF2-1 Whistling

    We just had the above stove installed yesterday, and it seemed to be running fine when they left. A few hours later, it started making this whistling sound while running. We've adjusted airflow, opened and closed doors, and checked pipes. It doesn't change with higher/lower settings or feed...
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    New 316 Liner Issues in old clay liner.

    Hi, we've been in our house just over 18 months, its a early 1970's build (Clay lined chimney) that had a wood burner fitted when we moved in. The previous install was a bit of a botch job which consisted of the wood burner stove pipe going into a register plate then a coupling fitted to around...
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    New wood stove install, safety question

    Hi, I just had a new Regency 5-1150 installed in my tinderbox death trap ( all original 1969 Lamplighter mobile home), and I was hoping I could get some input from people on here who are waaaaaay smarter than I am in this department? I’m adding some photos, just wanted to know if everything...
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    Conflicting Information! Pacific Energy Super 27

    Hi all, I'm hoping I can get clarification/advice on some questions I have about buying my first wood heater. Based on reviews, online research and speaking to sales reps, I'm considering installing a Pacific Energy Super 27. The area I want to heat is 70m2 with a mezzanine level/high ceiling...
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    Newbie 1st install first year burning wood I have questions

    Hi everybody, my name is Rick and am brand new to wood burning. I have a few questions I hope you can help with.1st How low can my stove pipe exit? I have a 6 week old roof and would really rather plumb my chimney through an existing window.Bad thing is house siding makes window removal...