Hey burners! Your top 5 (or more) tips for newbies?

[jamkam]

We're FINALLY getting our Summit next week. Been reading a lot but would love to hear the "seasoned" replies of the locals. Oh and yes, we knew enough to get some wood and it's even dry!

Feel free to post a favorite link from previous hearth posts. TIA.

 

[kenny chaos]

#1 Tip- Canadian Hunter

 

[oconnor]

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/26437/

81 posts on a best tip thread - some real good reading

 

[begreen]

Congratulations jankam. My best tip is to view the John Gulland video and then dig through posts on burning in the Summit. Hogwildz and Roospike have some good ones. Here's some samples:
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/8762/
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/3641/


Canadian video:
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cleanair-airpur/default.asp?lang=En&n=8011CD70-1

 

[jeff6443]

dry wood 5 times

 

[Jimbob]

Here's a thread I started on building a fire in the Summit without having to use kindling:

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/9812/

 

[relax]

keep reading the hearth.com all 5............ ;-)

 

[Valhalla]

1. Read and follow your stove or insert manufacturers Owners Manual completely. They designed and built it!
2. Buy a stove top or flue thermometer, if one is applicable to be used on your heating device. Learn how to use it.
3. Use seasoned wood, if for a wood stove. No excuses are accepted for poor planning!
4. Take no shortcuts for safety!
5. Read and search Hearth.com forums for topics and key words before asking. The answer may be already be here.

Burn wisely. Keep warm. Enjoy your stove.

 

[Jags]

1.) Black Bavarian by Sprecher Brewery
2.) Octoberfest by Hacker Pschorr Brewery
3.) Old Speckled Hen Pub Ale
4.) Old Smutty Nose
5.) Anything from 3 Floyds or Rogue Brewery

Not in any particular order.

 

[fossil]

1.) Put the Webmaster on "pay strict attention to".
2.) Put BrotherBart on "pay strict attention to".
3.) Put BeGreen on "pay strict attantion to".
4.) Put Jags on "ignore".
5.) Put me on "ignore".

Rick

 

[Valhalla]

1.) Black Bavarian by Sprecher Brewery
2.) Octoberfest by Hacker Pschorr Brewery
3.) Old Speckled Hen Pub Ale
4.) Old Smutty Nose
5.) Anything from 3 Floyds or Rogue Brewery

Not in any particular order.

Ja, Spaten-brau auch.

 

[Adios Pantalones]

1- dry wood
2- sharp chain
3- no pants
4- try the sheppards pie
5- its all in the wrist

 

[fossil]

5 1/2.) Put AP on "ignore".

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Now I feel included- thanks bud

 

[Jags]

1.) Black Bavarian by Sprecher Brewery
2.) Octoberfest by Hacker Pschorr Brewery
3.) Old Speckled Hen Pub Ale
4.) Old Smutty Nose
5.) Anything from 3 Floyds or Rogue Brewery

Not in any particular order.

Ja, Spaten-brau auch.

Love the Spaten, it can be included.

And Rick pretty much nailed it on the head.

 

[jamkam]

...
2. Buy a stove top or flue thermometer, if one is applicable to be used on your heating device. Learn how to use it.
...

Could any Summit owners elaborate on the thermometer use?

 

[kenny chaos]

[
Could any Summit owners elaborate on the thermometer use?

Sorry. Wrong forum. This is strictly Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) forum.

 

[rover47]

Fullers ESB
Delirium Nocturnum
Piraat Ale
La chouffe
Old Heathen Imp. Stout

 

[moondoggy]

1- dry wood
2- sharp chain
3- no pants
4- try the sheppards pie
5- its all in the wrist

omg man, too much....

learn from the book,
learn from reading here,
learn from your stove,
then
if you have a question, use the advanced search... if your still lost, ask.
and yea, its all in the wrist.

 

[WOODBUTCHER]

1.A good bed of coals before adding monster splits is a good idea.
2.Know your spieces of wood, it can save you in a pinch.
3.A sharp chain can be had with a $3.00 file in less than 10 min.
4.Put a little sand/dirt in the hole your wedge just jumped out of and it should help.
5.Save your dense spieces for the cold months, burn you scraps and chunks early.

WoodButcher

 

[ansehnlich1]

1. don't even think about burnin' wood if you're lazy
2. let your splits dry for 2 summers
3. when the wife says it's too hot open the windows and doors or you're in for a bad evening
5. lay a smooth surface for a hearth, makes sweepin' up easier, brick is a PIA.

 

[jamkam]

yikes, some heavy duty sarcasm; i better watch myself. but thanks for the constructive replies.