Yep, this one has close clearance insert. Got it on low now and opened the doors to out side. 78deg now. Dogs are loving it though…
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First fire in the wood stove
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Yep, just ordered a stove top thermometer
Still one log going this morning. House is 75 deg. Heat pump did not run last night. Going to save me some money this winter!
FYI: you do not have a zero clearance insert
which is a metal insulated box that the stove fits in
beautiful stove, you will get the hang of your stove just takes time & wood
do not use wood with greater than 30 % moisture (you can purchase a meter)
the main cause of creosote is burning wood that has greater than 30% moisture
my splits stay covered for no less than 18 months before burning
I burn Pine, Hickory & Oak, never a problem with build-up
grew up knowing Pine was a no-no, till I got stationed in Alaska and learned better, all any one used was Pine & Fir
see moisture meters here > https://www.google.com/search?q=woo...rome..69i57.6706j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
You may alter your cash flow, but you will not be saving any money until you amortize "all" the related costs. Regardless, I prefer the warmth of a wood stove.
I have been using this soapstone stove for 35years; cat likes it in the summer.
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The new EPA stoves suck ass compared to the old ones without the smog equipment. I have one of both and quit using the new one. I also won’t ever own another made out of cast iron.
Wood stoves are the way to go. I had an old Buck stove down in the basement. Replaced it with a Drolet 3000 last year and gave the Buck away to a member on here. We definitely don't burn as much propane to stay warm.
