it seems that it would be fairly easy to make one. the kids powerwheels toys that are frequently thrown away have a great little 12vdc gear reduction drive...
... Hi Julie-- I've got an Endeavor installed in the mid-Hudson valley. I've found that starting a fire in the Endeavor and refueling it is almost as simple as...
Does anyone have any strong opinions on what chimney pipe is better to use in an area where it's very windy all winter and temperatures are commonly below...
Rae, Air-cooled chimney is an inefficient chimney that can work with inefficient conventional fireplaces, but is not a good match with controlled combustion...
Ah... those are the magic search words I needed... "solid pack insulated chimney". Now I'm finding the products I need. Thank you! Rae ... From: "John...
Hi all, Wondering if anyone has used the "steel" catalytic element replacements instead of the traditional "ceramic" element. Condar is offering steel as an...
i know the #s are out there but cant find them. a ballpark range for stove burning at relative max efficiency after startup would be wonderful. cant find...
Hey All, I'm thinking of burning wood pallets this winter in addition to my split hardwood, but I haven't seen much on this topic. I have access to lots of...
Just 30 years or so burning pallets. Next post to you will be off-list because it seems most folks here like all the hard work cutting trees down instead of...
Nooo no no.... keep it on list please!!! Waste wood is of extreme interest to me! That was one of the top things that led me to a Sedore multifuel... being...
The only thing that I found bad about using old wood pallets is that they are so dry they smoke. That's hard to believe, but I think John will verify that if...
I have broken up pallets with a crowbar before, but the idea of using a circular saw blade which only has two remaining teeth sends a cold chill up my spine....
Here is a discussion of pallet burning from woodheat.org: http://www.woodheat.org/q&a/qafirewood.htm ... Its true. Kiln dried wood or wood that is down around...
I've heard of people just using a sledge hammer to bust up the pallets. Apparently quicker and safer. Of course you don't get the nice neat stacks Ken...
Hi Mike, 30 years and I have never been touched by a flying tooth from a saw blade. Take that as what it is. Real experience. Do NOT just think up horrible...
... The decision to burn pallets or not has nothing to do with stove brand. Note that the fuel for safety testing and certification of all stoves is...
LOL, Ken. Safer??? Quicker??? I challenge those people you have heard of. I will certainly enjoy running a saw a lot more than swinging a sledge hammer. 8>))) ...
... On a masonry heater, after things have settled down after the cold start, a range of 1000 - 1500 ppm is typical (0.1 - 0.15 %). When things are burning...
My mistake for being so general in my statement on one hand and then bringing up a specific brand on the other hand. Nope, I had no idea that the wood they...
... Quite right, I just didn't want anyone to get the idea that by talking about waste, we were talking about trash. John No virus found in this outgoing...
I live in Iowa and just installed a wood burning stove in my house, but I'm wondering how far the pipe needs to be from the edge of my roof to be "up to code"....
... look it up? ... Measure over ten feet horizonally (on a level plane) at that point on the roof (a theoriical location) the top of your pipe should be 2...
... look it up? ... Measure over ten feet horizonally (on a level plane) at that point on the roof (a theoriical location) the top of your pipe should be 2...
Jims Brian is right on the general code and as he pointed out, it will very depending on the type of chimney that you install. I dont know what you are...
Thanks all for the great input. Tons of good info. Since I already have a few cords of split hardwood, I think I'll just use the pallets for now to supplement...
I haven't cut up a *lot* of pallets, but those that I did in the past I just hacked up with my little electric chainsaw. Seemed fast and easy enough... and I...
Rae, I wouldn't go near a pallet with a chain saw - between the dirt and the nails. It takes forever to sharpen a chain, they aren't cheap, and can be ruined...
Well... you definately do have a point, but nails can be avoided and in a pallet are easy enough to see as long as you pay attention. Of course being careful...
Hi Rae, Please be very careful cutting pallets with a chainsaw. Those thin boards are great at catching a chain. Kickback is a real danger. I do get large 5' X...
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