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    Dutchwest Sequoia 455 Wood Stove troubleshooting

    Hello good folks. I recently inherited a Dutchwest Sequoia 455 (FA455) . After reading up on it, I realized that the bypass gate is stuck. I can wiggle it from the firebox, but the crank shaft itself is not budging. I am guessing this is due to creosote buildup and/or heat warping. Any tips on...
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    Blower replacement in Vermont Castings Sequoia

    Greetings. I have a Vermont Castings Sequoia Catalytic fireplace that's about 8 years old. The blower sounds like a blender full of rocks, time to replace. My issue is the openings on the front that access the area under the firebox where the fan goes are 4" tall. The blower unit requires a 5"...
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    2001 Sequoia and trailering firewood

    tldr; Recommend a trailer for towing firewood with a 2001 Toyota Sequoia, Towing Capacity: 6500 lb. My '02 silverado 2500hd (perfect for hauling wood) is retired. Too much rust and a host of smaller issues that I would bother with if it was worth it (it's quite rotten in the frame). So I got a...
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    Kuma Sequoia Initial Review and Catalyst Troubleshooting Tips

    Hello fellow WoodHeads, I recently installed the Kuma Sequoia as a wood burning insert into my fireplace and while the install itself had some issues, I have to say that I couldn't be more pleased with the product. I did a tremendous amount of research regarding the type of stove to get and...