Hi, I would suggest that you look into offering logs made solely from compressed wood, minus the wax. The wax contributes mightily to smoke and soot issues,...
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vermontbrowns@...
May 28, 2001 3:58 am
I have a factory built fireplace with a 10" ( inside dia ) metal, outside flue. This has worked well this past year here in Hartland, Vermont. I would like...
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JSlammers@...
May 28, 2001 11:37 am
... Hartland, ... it. ... small ... in ... Sounds similar to a project I'm planning here where I have a 25 year old Superior brand insert (that is rusted thru...
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Miro Zieba
mirozieba@...
May 29, 2001 3:43 am
KGBrown Before I might provide any advice you need to better describe your situation or define your terms better. When you say, "factory built fireplace" are...
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Ed Williams
chimneys@...
May 29, 2001 6:31 am
Hi Vermontbrowns, It's like tuning the exhaust on a race car- same cross section works best; too small = very little heat or smoking (throttle won't open...
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Harpersx4@...
May 29, 2001 11:56 pm
In a message dated 5/28/2001 3:09:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... As Ed & others noted, you need to clarify your terminology. A steel fireplace unit such as a...
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Ken Brown
vermontbrowns@...
May 30, 2001 2:46 am
Regarding "wood insert", let me describe things a little better. I have a metal, factory built fireplace. It is lined with fire brick, no smoke chamber. It...
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geeeber@...
Jun 21, 2001 5:37 pm
Hi Would like some info on BTU's on Wheat and oats Corn seems to be 7000 BTU/#lb I've had some sales people tell me it's 9000 BTU/#lb I have my doults about...
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Steve Spence
sspence@...
Jun 23, 2001 12:25 pm
http://www.webconx.com/2000/biofuel/biofuel.htm Lignocellulosic materials such as agricultural, hardwood and softwood residues are potential sources of sugars...
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q10191@...
Jul 17, 2001 4:43 am
A question for the experts We have a woodstove which is installed as a fireplace insert, sitting on the hearth and interconnected to the chimney with a...
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Miro Zieba
mirozieba@...
Jul 18, 2001 2:18 am
Bill You mention the existance of a terracotta flue liner. If it is in good condition then you already have a lined chimney. Do you feel the chimney has to be...
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q10191@...
Jul 18, 2001 5:58 am
There are cracks in the liner, but no missing chunks. I just thought that the draft would be better with a liner that was smaller in diameter and insulated...
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Ed Williams
chimneys@...
Jul 18, 2001 6:30 am
Hi Bill, If the tiles have cracks, it's best to line the whole flue. At operating and chimney fire temps, the cracks open wider and allow flue gases to escape...
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Miro Zieba
mirozieba@...
Jul 19, 2001 3:40 am
Bill To go along with Ed Williams' comments. You have some options. I have relined situations like yours several ways. One using Isokern relining tiles (103ht...
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Harpersx4@...
Jul 20, 2001 3:37 am
In a message dated 7/19/2001 8:52:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... You should install a full length Listed liner. Any Listed liner will require a specific...
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q10191@...
Jul 20, 2001 5:08 am
Thanks for the reply Forgive me, but just to make sure I understand - The liner should run nonstop from the top of the chimney to the "bucket", and not stop at...
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Ed Williams
chimneys@...
Jul 20, 2001 8:11 am
"Forgive me, but just to make sure I understand - The liner should run nonstop from the top of the chimney to the "bucket", and not stop at the end...
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rettmv@...
Aug 8, 2001 2:32 pm
I have read the posts about how outside air is sort of a myth as far as being a cure for leakage of smoke. My question is this: "In a rough cabin with no...
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John Gulland
john@...
Aug 10, 2001 5:22 pm
... No. As the first law of thermodyamics points out, there ain't no free lunch in energy terms. There is no heating advantage in bringing outdoor air...
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drjanisbell@...
Aug 26, 2001 8:36 pm
What do you knowledgeable people think of putting a wood stove in the basement of a ranch house hooked up an unused chimney and flue (built by the original...
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John Gulland
john@...
Aug 27, 2001 6:04 pm
... Hi Janis, If all you want to heat is the basement, then that is the right location for the stove. However, we always recommend that wood stoves be located...
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Allen Huff
catgenman@...
Aug 28, 2001 10:39 pm
Hi! If you have never had a wood stove before I might have a few observations. Using a stove in the basement provides very comfortable and efficient heating...
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Miro Zieba
mirozieba@...
Aug 29, 2001 2:08 am
Janis There are options in the direction you actually suggestion with your question. But instead of trying to experiment or jury rig a coil to a woodstove I...
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drjanisbell@...
Aug 29, 2001 3:21 pm
Miro wrote: There are options in the direction you actually suggestion with your question. But instead of trying to experiment or jury rig a coil to a...
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sheila@...
Aug 29, 2001 3:43 pm
Hi all! I am searching to purchase a Fisher wood stove,I believe, but can not find where they are sold, or if there is a web-site regarding heat out put,...
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Cal Wallis
wood@...
Sep 2, 2001 3:33 pm
... Fisher is an older name in a business where things have changed a lot for the better..if you follow. You'd do a LOT better with an EPA certified stove...
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sheila
sheila@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:09 pm
Thanks, but I am looking for a brand new one, so I do not understand your response. Sheila ... From: Cal Wallis To: woodheat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
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Cal Wallis
wood@...
Sep 2, 2001 5:39 pm
... Fisher is no longer made. It's an old name and is now gone. Better to chose an EPA certified stoves than some stove from the 70s (like Fisher, Ashley,...
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sheila
sheila@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:23 am
I know that Fisher's are still being made and sold, new, so thank you for your help. Sheila ... From: Cal Wallis To: woodheat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
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tanovio1@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:12 am
Hello sorry to hear you are having so much trouble finding what you want.I am currently looking for a Fisher insert my aunt has 2 in her house but bought them...
