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  1. S

    Stove pipe install

    Hello, completely new to this group I am looking to install my dad’s old wood add on furnace in my shop. I have 13ft sidewalls. Can I run 10ft of pipe on the inside before going out the wall and then run about 8-10ft on the outside? I have never installed a wood stove that didn’t already...
  2. J

    Sweet Home stove

    Hello, this stove came with the house I bought. Any info on it? Sweet Home Alpine AFX (tested date of 12/16/1985). Seems to be in good shape, minus some fire brick deterioration, and some surface rust. What’s recommended black polish or high temp paint after sanding off the rust spots.
  3. B

    Soffit Cold Air Intake (Above Wood Stove Firebox?)

    Hello, all! I just want to say that from information I have learned on this forum, I have installed a Supervent chimney in our new construction, slab on grade home. We are planning for the Vermont Castings Dauntless with a cold air intake. Everything is looking great, however, I failed to plan...
  4. IBobthebuilder

    Freestanding wood stove in chimney fireplace?

    Bought a house and want a better set up for heating, next winter season is the goal. Slowly learning about chimneys and my setup. Split level. Thermostat is on the third floor. Middle floor drops a decent amount and first floor on the concrete slab is around 45-48 at all times...
  5. A

    Wood stove insert recommendation - flush front

    Hi everyone! We have an existing masonry fireplace that we’ve used in previous years, but have been told we need to fix the lining and the chimney or install a wood stove insert (and still fix the chimney). We’ve never considered a wood stove insert before, so I’m deep in the world of trying to...
  6. Z

    Wood Stove install - Through wall to clay flue thimble

    Hello - I am planning on installing a Jøtul F 55 V2 Carrabassett in the basement of my home. My primary question is regarding the correct way (and part names) to connect my new stove to an existing clay flue which connects to my existing masonry chimney. I'd like to use double wall stove pipe...
  7. C

    Choosing between insert and stove inside fireplace

    I have a corner fireplace, in the middle of a ranch home. Roof is flat where chimney is. Chimney stack is approximately 3-4 feet above roof line. No attic. Crawl under home. 1500 square foot home. I’m in Michigan. 5 acres wooded land. I’d like a back up power out heat source or switching to...
  8. zachsmith

    Heating main floor with basement wood stove

    Hi everyone! So I've been reading a lot about this topic, (which has been beat to death at this point) maybe a bit too much to the point where I might be a bit confused. I have a 900 square foot house with a staircase practically in the middle, and am trying to get the heat from the wood stove...
  9. B

    Wood stove within (not in front of) existing fireplace?

    Would very much appreciate anyone's help. We have an existing masonry fireplace which we'd like to refit with a woodburning stove or insert. There are several inserts that fit the bill, but my wife and I both prefer the look of a freestanding stove. That said, we'd want the freestanding stove...
  10. T

    N Martin wood stove information?

    Hi all, Someone is selling a very old wood burning stove on Facebook marketplace. Looks to be marked N Martin, so I'm thinking it's the Martin Stove & Range Co, but I can't find anything that looks anywhere close to this stove. Has anyone seen something like this or know where I could find...
  11. R

    Great book on wood stoves and fireplaces.

    I have a great book recommendation, it's titled "Wood Heat" by John Vivian. It covers a lot, wood/coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys and flues - old and new, cooking tips, wood cutting and storage. I've found it very helpful and informative.
  12. D

    Can anyone identify this antique please?

    If anyone has any insight into what this wood stove is, I would be very thankful for any information. If anyone has any insight into what this wood stove is, We have recently inherited it and it weighs a bloody ton! It’s made in West Germany has some numbers on it, but we can’t find it online...
  13. Krock

    Blaze King vs other brands?

    Hey folks, been reading through quite a few of the forums and there is lots of good info. I recently bought a 2700 sq ft newer mobile home in northern NM. I have a quadrafire 1200 pellet stove but I grew up on wood. I am currently going through roughly 4-5 tons/year of pellets and at $350/ton...
  14. J

    First post, appreciate all the help I've got through the years and had a quick question.

    Replacing an old oil burning furnace with a wood burner, chimney was cleared for use, but was advised to replace the thimble as it had some cracks. Now my question is, is the clearance for oil burning appliances different than wood/solid fuel? I'll try and attach a photo, but the brick clearance...
  15. M

    Help ID old ivory Jotul stove?

    I traded my pellet stove for this beautiful Jotul on Marketplace - for outages (Same guys took my Englander pellet stove and returned with this Jotul in exchange) - which we have from time to time in the mountains! I cannot find any pics of info online. The local dealer brushed my inquiry...
    • Mountain Woody
    • Thread
    • help needed identification installation help ivory jotul manual needed operating instructions wood stove
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Jotul
  16. O

    temporarily wood stove install: am I putting myself at risk?

    Hello, I recently bought an uninsulated fixer-upper house and am living in it while working on it. I bought it off a family that had neglected it. I am getting building permits and going by the book, but it would be great to have more heat in here for the winter. The house has a brick chimney...
  17. St. Coemgen

    Your Opinions: Homestead Renovations, Fixing And Upgrading Our Chimney

    A Youtube Video: My main concern is this "bricky" (a UK term) is treating a stainless steel chimney like a masonry chimney and "bricking" it in at least on one side. I always thought a steal chimney needs some air space all around to dissipate heat and prevent issues. Or am I wrong? Is...
  18. St. Coemgen

    Your Opinions on: "Restoring Our Homestead Woodstove"

    A Youtube Video. A UK couple, living in Portugal. Clearly an inexpensive steel stove, with a back water heater. Given what he had to work with, your thoughts. What he did, was it: - Correct - Incorrect - Could have done better Details for each in your comments.
  19. agbegin

    Newbie looking to buy my first wood stove. Have a few (many) questions

    Hi all, am new here. Have been googling for weeks to no avail on some of my questions, and after pouring over a bunch of threads, feel like I could fare much better engaging with the community here. I have a 1960s house, 2200 sq ft, in New England. I just sold off the pellet stove insert that...
  20. Heat Maxx

    Heat-Maxx wood stove heat reclaimer

    Hi Everyone, colder temps are soon upon us and we would like to give 3 of our Heat-Maxx wood stove heat reclaimers to the first 3 replies to this thread if you would like one. Must have a 6 inch flue. These units are also crimp down only. Any other questions please let me know. Thanks and have...
  21. Chris West VA

    Sames Brothers Manufacturing EAF-1B Side-Loading Wood Stove

    Just picked up a circa 1981 stove and wondering if anyone has any info. I’m going to clean it up (wire brush and paint) for use in my off-grid cabin. Any and all input appreciated!
  22. M

    Northwind and ORC Industries

    Looking for any info on this stove. Made in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The door of stove has the 'ORC Industries' logo. Late 70s model? "Northwind #2"
  23. U

    nashua nfp-2 install!

    Hello! New member here! I grew up from basically birth all the way until I was 19 years old, using and familiarizing myself in the use of the family wood stove. Now that was 15 years ago and I fondly remember the days of stoking and chopping. However, I was not born prior to the stoves...
  24. C

    Before replacing my wood stove I want to run my plan by y’all

    So I moved into a new house where the owner installed a wood stove into the basement. Since then whenever I put wood in it I get some pretty intense smoke blowback I had the following done 1) Stainless liner installed 2) Had company come double up insulating the liner 3) Had the company...
  25. Oldfashbackhand1

    Hearthstone Starlet

    Hello, so I'm on my 3rd wood stove in 9 weeks. 1st time wood stove owner and im spending to learn smh. Actually got most of my money back minus gas, seems like every stove I'm interested in is 1.5 hrs from home. Anywho, 1st stove I bought was Englander top exit flue was to to tall to fix my...
  26. tinyorchid

    Little cabin needs wood stove

    Hi All, I have a 655 sq ft log cabin, less than 500 sq ft foot print, the rest is loft. I do have a ceiling fan. It is time for a new wood stove. I live in NW Montana, winter can get down to minus 40, mostly temps are 40F down to the teens in winter. The logs/firewood I get are between 15.5...
  27. Jerome P

    How can I safely clean my new Blaze King 40 wood stove glass door?

    I apologize for bringing this topic up. I've read many articles, watched many utube videos all saying do this, don't do that etc. when it comes to cleaning a wood stove glass door. I want to be sure I clean the glass the right way without any consequences that may appear down the road. Last...
    • Jerome P
    • Thread
    • blaze king king 40 cleaning wood stove glass door wood stove
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Blaze King
  28. W

    Wood Stove Installation

    I am looking to replace a 1960s Preway fireplace with a more efficient wood stove in a cabin in Lake Tahoe, CA. I need information on an appropriate model for an open space in a smallish A-frame home. More than this, I need to know realistic expectations for cost to install. I have received two...
  29. S

    Automated duct air damper; great one year test.

    Here is my duct air damper and control after one year test with no issues. Thanks for viewing. Looking forward to all your comments. Automated air damper
  30. C

    Wood stove and backdraft

    Hi! My wife and I just bought our first house in Maine. We have a finished basement with a wood stove. We had chimney guys do work on our 3 flues including lining the basement wood stove with a stainless liner and insulation. When I first light the wood stove, I do it slowly so I can get my...
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