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    Schrader Slammer Question

    Hello, I am brand new to the site and pretty new to using my old Schrader wood stove in the home I recently bought. It is a slammer and, as I understand, is considered unsafe due to the following: -extra creosote buildup due to potential cold air leaking into the firebox while burning -no...
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    Buck Stove 27000 Installation

    Hello, new to the forum. I have inherited an old buck stove 27000 insert from my childhood neighbors. They were the original owners of the unit and used it as a slammer. She made a post on fb asking if anyone wanted this stove and of course the week prior to seeing this, I’ve was really wanting...
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    Improving/fixing a Better N Bens stove

    Hi all. Long time reader, first time poster. My wife and I purchased a house last year that came with the stove insert in the photos. We didn't really know too much about it, and really still don't, but these forums have helped a bunch. Anyway, this was originally set up as a "slammer", but due...
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    Switch from Non-EPA Wood Insert to EPA Lopi Insert Worth It?

    I'm renting a single-story ranch home with a 1983 wood insert which slammer install (no chimney liner). It is a non-EPA stove. I may purchase a 2000 Lopi Freedom Bay insert for $100, and it has a blower. It appears in good condition. I plan to buy some second-hand chimney liner and line the...
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    Large Locally made stove, help with liner

    I've been doing a LOT of reading on this site, but can't find a suitable answer for my situation. I have a large stove, inside firebox is 26" wide, 24" deep, 22" tall. Which comes out to about 7.9 cu ft.... It is a "slammer" and the chimney sweep was concerned about a flue fire. I want to put...
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    Newcomer with a slammer

    I'm sure this has all been rehashed in places I haven't found here yet -- but just looking for some feedback. Background: Bought a home this spring with a wood burning insert into a masonry fireplace. Didn't know jack about fireplaces. Just went to have my chimney swept last week and the tech...
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