New guy new stove just saying hi

[pjohnson]

Hi wood burners

Been lurking and leaning might as well jump in and say hi. Im sorry to say I found this forum after I purchsased a new wood stove or I may have did things a bit different. I have a cabin up in northern Wisconsin its about 1000 square feet on the main floor pretty open and open to a loft area of about another 600 feet on the second story, Right now the building is not insulated but I will insulate once plumbing and electrical are done. At this time I'll be happy if I can warm the place up in the fall and spring and take the chill off on the cool rainy days. Once it is insulated Im sure it will be easy to heat.

I went to the local stove shop as I wanted to have a stove delivered and installed and the chimmney installed. I must be getting old didn't feel like climbing up 25 feet on the roof and dragging a 500 pound stove into the house. The dealer carried Hearthstone, Quadrafire. Lennox and Harmon, the sales person really like the Lennox and had one in his own home and could not say enough good about them. I ended up ordering the Lennox Grandview 300 and it will be installed later this week. I can't wait to get it installed and get some heat in the cabin before it snows. I'm a bit nervous as there is not too much info on here about the Lennox but it appears its a good solid stove so I don't think I went wrong with it.

I have burnt wood for about 20 years in the days of Fisher and Timberline stoves but have not burnt for the last 15 years or so. I don't know much about these new fangled stoves so Im sure I'll have lots of questions once I'm up and burning. If you have any good burning tips pass em alone, I have already got the message about good dry wood.

 

[BrotherBart]

Welcome.

When you get it in and burning we will be here sitting by the fire passing out advice. Who knows, some of it might even be good advice.

 

[Sprinter]

I ended up ordering the Lennox Grandview 300 and it will be installed later this week.

I looked closely at the Grandview (the 230) and liked it a lot. It's fairly new so not too much experience with it, but there are a few members who have it and like it. The Lennox lineup is well respected and I'm sure you'll enjoy the stove.

The 300 is a pretty big stove, but I imagine you went through all that with the dealer considering your house and climate.

So how are you fixed for wood?

 

[Woody Stover]

The 300 is a pretty big stove, but I imagine you went through all that with the dealer considering your house and climate.

I spent my first thirty years in southern WI....when you go up north you're talking some seriously cool weather! That said, I would try to switch to the 230; It should be plenty, even in the middle of winter. If not, the 300 wouldn't be a problem, you just won't be able to cram it full or it'll blow you outta there.

So how are you fixed for wood?

Yep, these 'new-fangled stoves' doan' like no wet wood. A year split and stacked is passable on many species; Two years at least on the slower-drying stuff like Oak. Buying truly dry wood is always a problem, especially this time of year. Sellers will claim it is seasoned, but usually it's not dry. If you can't get any, you might be able to get by this winter on some dead, dry Pine....getting overnight burns might be a problem, though.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Welcome and enjoy that cabin project, sounds cool to have....

 

[Oregon aloha]

I'm a bit nervous as there is not too much info on here about the Lennox but it appears its a good solid stove so I don't think I went wrong with it.

You bought a good stove. Enjoy

I have burnt wood for about 20 years in the days of Fisher and Timberline stoves but have not burnt for the last 15 years or so.

I have been burning those stoves, along with Sweet Home and Kodiak, most of my life and now am embarking on this journey into EPA rated burning along with you. Stick with this site and I believe these guys will get us through the transition without issue.

 

[tahoostas]

Welcome! I've learned so much from this place. Ask and you shall receive from these folks.

 

[pjohnson]

Thanks guys As far as wood we had a big storm 2 years ago and I had 50 or 60 large trees down mostly oak and a few pines about 20 inches across. I cut and split a lot 2 years ago and still have lots to split so no shortage of wood. Next project is a carport type structure for storing wood was going to make that my weekend project but weather looks like two days of rain so maybe next week.

I also learned on here about the Timberline chainsaw sharpener and the Fiskers X27 we'll see how they work out but I think the brother in laws old home made splitter still is easier.

I went with the 300 over the 230 as there was not much difference in price or size and with no insulation for a couple years I figured I would need all the heat I could get.