Recommended Accessories?

[HearthKB]

Well guys and gals... My Woodstock Fireview will be arriving on Wednesday of next week. I'm starting my hearth pad build project this weekend and the installer will be coming in three weeks. Getting very excited!

I wanted to know if there are any necessary or recommended accessories I should purchase?

I already have a set of fireplace tools and a screen to put in front of the stove so the kids can't touch it.

I planned on getting these items:

Ash Holder with Lid - Matte Black
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48" Fiberglass Rod 1/4" NPT
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6" Round Prefab Poly Chimney Brush
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Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

-Kevin-

 

[fossil]

If your tool set is for a conventional open fireplace, you may want to look at the "shorty" sets made for woodstoves...much easier to work with. If you already have the handy little short guys, then nevermind. Rick

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Something to hold wood and reduce mess near the stove might help. You don't really need a huge amount of stuff- but understand your excitement!

 

[fossil]

If your tool set is for a conventional open fireplace, you may want to look at the "shorty" sets made for woodstoves...much easier to work with. If you already have the handy little short guys, then nevermind. Rick

EDIT: Pair of welder's gloves, too.

 

[myzamboni]

Pick up a set of cheap welders gloves. They are probably more important the the fireplace tools.

 

[smokinj]

ash pan looks cool

 

[fossil]

You'll need some winter shorts & t-shirts. %-P Rick

 

[smokinj]

You'll need some winter shorts & t-shirts. %-P Rick

You gotta love that answer!

 

[blanchelola]

Welder's gloves?

I guess I do have a lot to learn...

 

[blanchelola]

Welder's gloves?

I guess I do have a lot to learn...

leather gloves that dont burn or let your hands burn from the heat exposure

I never thought of that. Makes sense. Here I was more worried about too many splinters.
Don

 

[the_dude]

If your tool set is for a conventional open fireplace, you may want to look at the "shorty" sets made for woodstoves...much easier to work with. If you already have the handy little short guys, then nevermind. Rick

EDIT: Pair of welder's gloves, too.

100% true. My fireplace tools look nice on the hearth. I use the gloves only 95% of the time.

 

[Henz]

steel brush rather than poly

 

[Henz]

Thats what I use, with round ends. Was told to do so by my installer. I asked that very same question if it was safe. He siad thats what they recomend. maybe check your pipe information etc

 

[ScottF]

How about some wood. Is that considered and accessory? Maybe a carrier then.

 

[HearthKB]

Thats what I use, with round ends. Was told to do so by my installer. I asked that very same question if it was safe. He siad thats what they recomend. maybe check your pipe information etc

The reason why I planned to buy a poly brushes is this:

Wire bristle chimney brushes are most commonly used and generally do a great job. Homeowner versions and Master Sweep versions are available. The Master Sweep version has more bristles and will generally make the job easier and faster. Wire bristle brushes are not recommended for metal chimney flues.

Poly chimney brushes are recommended for use in metal chimneys as they don't scratch the chimney walls. Standard poly brushes are very stiff and may be difficult to work into a very dirty chimney and also do not go around any bends that may be present in a chimney system. Pre-Fab poly brushes are more flexible and are recommended where bends are present or heavy amounts of creosote make cleaning difficult with standard poly brushes.

 

[HearthKB]

How about some wood. Is that considered and accessory? Maybe a carrier then.

Got the wood taken care of.
2 Cords Stacked... 3 more coming this weekend..... A carrier is something I will look into. Any specific type you guys like?

 

[smokinj]

How about some wood. Is that considered and accessory? Maybe a carrier then.

Got the wood taken care of.
2 Cords Stacked... 3 more coming this weekend..... A carrier is something I will look into. Any specific type you guys like?

17 cu.ft dump trailer

 

[BrotherBart]

Nice wine glasses. Good stock of Chardonnay.

 

[HearthKB]

Nice wine glasses. Good stock of Chardonnay.

Wine glasses....CHECK.... Chardonnay... no go with the wife. Too dry for her.. She likes White Zinfandel or those new wines that taste like fruit juice!

 

[ScottF]

Got the wood taken care of.
2 Cords Stacked… 3 more coming this weekend..... A carrier is something I will look into. Any specific type you guys like?

I like the leather or the canvas type with the closed ends. Holds in all the junk as your walking thru the house. I think LL Bean has them.

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Shiraz, Montapulciano D'abruzzo, chianti... white wine gives me the willies

 

[fossil]

Cocktail umbrellas. Rick

 

[Jags]

Bear skin rug??

 

[the_dude]

Don't forget the bear skin rug and some Marvin Gaye CD's ;-)

EDIT: Ah, Jags just beat me to it.

 

[begreen]

The most used tool on our hearth is a good log poker. Good for positioning logs on hot coals, prodding them into place, evening out the coals, etc.