I love this new Jotul

[skinnykid]

yup, loving the new Jotul 500! After the first two Stinky burns and still getting used to this air control, so far I love the stove. I seems to burn "slower" than I am used to but man does it throw the heat!

It is only in the low 50's right now but gonna get to the high 30's tonight. Gonna practice getting some all night burns out of it. Don't know if I should leave the air closed or a bit open....

 

[mikepinto65]

Cant say i'm 100% right as i've only had about 10 burns in mine, but i tend to leave mine a hair over three quarters closed when im off to bed. Hopefully some others will chime in and share the tips.

 

[skinnykid]

One thing I do not like is how the air control lever gets HOT!

 

[BrotherBart]

Yeah that bugs me, or burns me, with both of my Jotuls. Been burning wood most of a lot of people's lives and never had to put a glove on to adjust the air.

I pick up that stupid "stove tool" to tap it one way or the other.

 

[fbelec]

hi skinnykid
if you haven't got a stove top thermometer go get one. then run the stove as directed from your manual and ya can't go wrong.

good luck with it
frank

 

[skinnykid]

I just tap the control lever quickly with my finger.

 

[cmonSTART]

Is there no springy part to the handle to dissipate heat? Congrats on the stove!

 

[skinnykid]

Is there no springy part to the handle to dissipate heat? Congrats on the stove!

No springy thingy!

 

[BrotherBart]

Jotul owners never get prosecuted based on finger print evidence. :lol:

 

[skinnykid]

that is one good thing......

 

[JeffRey30747]

Oww! I feel (felt) your pain. Now I just use a piece of kindling to flip it back and forth.

 

[myzamboni]

I use the welder glove as a hotpad. No need to put the glove on just to slide the lever.

 

[firefighterjake]

yup, loving the new Jotul 500! After the first two Stinky burns and still getting used to this air control, so far I love the stove. I seems to burn "slower" than I am used to but man does it throw the heat!

It is only in the low 50's right now but gonna get to the high 30's tonight. Gonna practice getting some all night burns out of it. Don't know if I should leave the air closed or a bit open....

The Oslo rocks I was wondering if you had picked it up and fired it off yet . . . guess your post answers that question.

When I go to sleep at night I typically leave it just a little more than all of the way closed . . . more than 3/4 closed, but not all the way closed. Of course that was last year with less than optimal wood . . . this year I've had a few fires and I've been able to shut it all the way with no issues.

 

[firefighterjake]

One thing I do not like is how the air control lever gets HOT!

I solved this rather easily . . . a small piece of left-over slate from my hearth now sits on the hearth . . . I use that (or put on a glove) to move the air lever.

 

[kork]

One thing I do not like is how the air control lever gets HOT!

My gloves are usually laying on the hearth, so I just use them like a pad to make adjustments. Had my first shoulder fire last night, man I love that stove.
Hank

 

[colebrookman]

Yup love the Oslo for heat. We usually keep the air open a tad, course there is always air even when closed thanks to the EPA. We keep a pot holder handy for the air lever and when we refill the water kettle sitting on top. You'll love the way the ash spills on the floor when you clean the window.
Be safe.
Ed

 

[polaris]

Yup, the Oslo is a heat machine. Come on now,the lever does not get that hot, at least not after you get that 1st. years worth of scar tissue on your thumb and forefinger.

 

[logger]

You'll love the way the ash spills on the floor when you clean the window.
Be safe.
Ed

This is my 1st year w the Oslo too and its been an awesome stove. Havent had to clean the glass yet but was wondering if anyone has a gentle cleaner they recommend using.

 

[colebrookman]

I use Rutland glass cleaner and crumbled newspaper. Others just use a moist paper towel dipped in ashes. Just remember to put newspaper on the floor before you open the door. Be safe.
Ed

 

[firefighterjake]

You'll love the way the ash spills on the floor when you clean the window.
Be safe.
Ed

This is my 1st year w the Oslo too and its been an awesome stove. Havent had to clean the glass yet but was wondering if anyone has a gentle cleaner they recommend using.

I'm cheap so I usually just use a damp newspaper sheet and dip it in the ash if I need to . . . occasionally I'll use commercial cleaners, but to be honest newspaper, water and ash is pretty cheap and works exceptionally well.

 

[logger]

Thanks. What do the wet ashes do? Sounds like they'd make things messier, but I guess not. The newspaper sounds weird too, but what do I know..

 

[xman23]

My wife moves the air leaver, with her sock covered foot, while standing on the other foot. I have Jotul wood stove scared fingers, so I can't feel the heat. I clean the glass with Fire View which works great. To avoid the ash falling out the front door, I clean the glass thru the side door. We have learned to burn quick hot fires that keeps the glass much cleaner.

Tom

 

[gibson]

You'll love the way the ash spills on the floor when you clean the window.
Be safe.
Ed

This is my 1st year w the Oslo too and its been an awesome stove. Havent had to clean the glass yet but was wondering if anyone has a gentle cleaner they recommend using.

I'm cheap so I usually just use a damp newspaper sheet and dip it in the ash if I need to . . . occasionally I'll use commercial cleaners, but to be honest newspaper, water and ash is pretty cheap and works exceptionally well.

Wet newspaper and ash is the way to go. Love that stove. I didn't know enough to consider a stove in my fireplace instead of an insert. I think I would have got more radiant heat from a stove, but my Jotul insert looks damn good and fit in there like a glove.

 

[firefighterjake]

Thanks. What do the wet ashes do? Sounds like they'd make things messier, but I guess not. The newspaper sounds weird too, but what do I know..

The ash is useful as a scrubbing agent for those occasional times when you get some tough sooting on the glass . . . it happens . . . even if you burn hot and with seasoned wood . . . on occasion.

I'm really not sure if the wet ash works well since it was/is used as part of the process for making cleaning agents such as soap . . . or if it's the slight abrasive nature of the ash . . . all I know is it works slick . . . and is free.

I typically use three sheets of newspaper . . . the first sheet is pretty wet . . . I use this to clean the majority of the glass . . . it gets most everything clean. If there are some spots that are particularly tough I'll dip this into the ash and scrub away until the black is removed . . .this usually results in a haze/paste.

The second, slightly damp, sheet of newspaper pretty much cleans up the rest of the mess. The last, dry sheet I use to get everything crystal clear with no haze.

I figure if newspaper works well enough for the street corner bums to clean off your car windshield in the big city, it certainly can work pretty well for me who is nearly as cheap!