Really...it just followed me home...

[Shadow&Flame]

and just like the free puppy, it cost me plenty

Well, I am the proud owner of a spankin new Alderlea T5 insert. Installation is set for Oct. I have a few things to get done first, but I am getting there. Got all my wood ready, but need to build a woodshed soon. Will try to get some pics of the install for you guys. Not much but a crate to take a pic of at the moment. That 500lbs of stove made me thankful I have a tractor...cause the only time I can get all the help I need is if I am doing nothing.

One question (first of many to come I assure you) where would be the best place on the Alderlea insert to put a thermo? With it having a cast shell around it I dont know if I would get a decent reading.

 

[begreen]

Nice! Congratulations. It looks like the upper doorface corner is the only location that might accommodate a 2" dial thermometer. But I think I would use an IR thermometer to monitor the stove. The cast iron facade is too nice to sully with a thermometer.

 

[Shadow&Flame]

Thanks BeGreen- It is one good looking stove. I really like the looks of the freestanding
T5 and T6. I would have loved to use those warming racks. I had a chance to look over the T5 and a Buck 74 side by side. Really liked the T5 much more than I thought I would...

IR Thermo is a good idea...will look for one when in town. I gotta get some more time to get my supplies and wood built up nicely.

 

[certified106]

Awesome, I'm sure you will love it and can't wait to see pictures of the install.

 

[Shadow&Flame]

Cert106- I sure hope I like it...I have never owned a stove so I am going right now over to read your 'Learning Curve Thread'. Thanks for posting your findings.

Hope to be here during the install...I will be an unhappy camper if I have to work.

 

[cmonSTART]

Congratulations! Great stove!

 

[certified106]

Cert106- I sure hope I like it...I have never owned a stove so I am going right now over to read your 'Learning Curve Thread'. Thanks for posting your findings.

Hope to be here during the install...I will be an unhappy camper if I have to work.

I have been thinking about that thread lately and will be updating it before to long. I installed the blower on the stove and put in a stovepipe damper this summer and let me tell you what the blower makes a huge difference I have had about two fires in it this fall and was amazed at how much more heat it felt like it put out. I definitely don't think I will be pushing this stove as hard in the dead of winter to keep the house warm.

 

[PapaDave]

Subscribed!
Waiting, patiently. :cheese: