Also I'm new to all of this, so thank you if you want to help my folks teach me the nuances of wood stoves [which way do I go for conversations about woodsplitting tools? We have an 8lb. short handled sledge and wedges, and I'm drooling at the Helko Vario heavy log splitter videos... and wondering how sustainable I could go with a wood collection permit- advice and anecdotes wanted!]. So here it is as it has gloriously stood in the house it has heated since the late 70s:
I love those textured metal double doors. What's up with all the glass doors in newer models? It seems like an abrupt change, although it's been mentioned that the house's builder mentioned it being a new company. I'd like to know the model without removing the house from around it to see the back- you can see it's sticking into some nice heavy rock work. Good thermal mass there, right?
Anyway the puffy tail that Lopi has sprouted [lower right by the dustpan] is going to need patched up. Can we use both the replacement instructions [uhmmm] and another gasket from a 380 or M-520 or such with similar [but glass] doors? It's been a pleasure to operate it and I'm looking forward to seeing its full potential over winter.
I love those textured metal double doors. What's up with all the glass doors in newer models? It seems like an abrupt change, although it's been mentioned that the house's builder mentioned it being a new company. I'd like to know the model without removing the house from around it to see the back- you can see it's sticking into some nice heavy rock work. Good thermal mass there, right?
Anyway the puffy tail that Lopi has sprouted [lower right by the dustpan] is going to need patched up. Can we use both the replacement instructions [uhmmm] and another gasket from a 380 or M-520 or such with similar [but glass] doors? It's been a pleasure to operate it and I'm looking forward to seeing its full potential over winter.
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