John, I don't dispute what you say, but I want to point out that a Rumford per several codes only requires a FP/flue ratio of 20:1 vs 8-12/1 for a conventional...
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John Gulland
mrwoodheat
Mar 9, 2004 6:28 pm
Bob, Yes, Rumfords have a better internal design aerodynamically than conventional fireplaces with their weird throats and smoke shelves. But it is not just...
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Miro
mirozieba
Mar 9, 2004 6:48 pm
John It was probably me. I'm confused.... Not having anything nice to say hasn't stopped you in the past. I enjoy your frank non-political discussion. It keeps...
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cumbernauldone
Mar 9, 2004 6:53 pm
John I have your last posts in my mailbox but they're not here at woodheat.org. Is this a problem with me or the system itself? Anyone know? Anyway I can't add...
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John Gulland
mrwoodheat
Mar 9, 2004 7:42 pm
Miro, I certainly wouldn't defend conventional factory-built fireplaces. In fact, if I had a mind to waste some firewood, I'd sooner do it in a masonry than a...
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John Gulland
mrwoodheat
Mar 9, 2004 7:53 pm
... We don't archeive these posts at woodheat.org. They are at yahoo, here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/woodheat/ To post a reply to a thread, just reply to...
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Miro
mirozieba
Mar 10, 2004 12:37 am
John You mentioned below about needing a chimney for your Leprechaun but the location was a problem. Though you weren't specific I would think one of my...
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teamreed1976
Mar 10, 2004 12:54 am
Hi Folks, I am thinking of replacing a 22 year old fireplace insert, a Alaska Kodiak with firebrick lined combustion chamber ( bottom and up 8" on sides) and...
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John Gulland
mrwoodheat
Mar 10, 2004 1:16 pm
Miro, No, Isokern wouldn't be suitable, but thanks for the offer. John...
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stanley shostak
chef_stan
Mar 10, 2004 7:19 pm
... Hi Leon: I don't know if I am neutral to this as I own a Quadrafire, there don't seem to be too many of us on this group, so I like to chime in whenever it...
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teamreed1976
Mar 10, 2004 11:24 pm
... Stan, thank you for the reply. the insert basicly is nothing more than a stove set inside a steel box as to circulate the air around the stove and back...
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g_l_e_n_n_04
Mar 11, 2004 1:10 am
I heat my house with a summeraire wood furnace and a small napolean airtight that i use mainly on warm days. I would like to replace the airtight with a...
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JOHN LAPIN
johnllapin
Mar 11, 2004 3:00 am
Hi, everyone: I've been lurking on the list for some time now and have learned a lot of interesting stuff about the current state of wood heating. I subscribe...
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Dan & Lu Nelson
GardenFairy_GA
Mar 11, 2004 2:20 pm
So you are telling me I will not be able to see one before buying it. Sorry. I will find another company and spread the word. Thanks, Dan Nelson ... From: info...
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woodsman42001
Mar 11, 2004 2:29 pm
I bought an Atmos and thinks it is great. Here are a few links that might help. http://www.gengas.nu/byggbes/executive_summary.shtml This is the book from...
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John Gulland
mrwoodheat
Mar 11, 2004 6:53 pm
Thanks for the links, Joe. ... The text of this article clarifies the meaning of gasifier as a device for making "producer gas" which is then used to power ...
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infomet2003
Mar 11, 2004 7:59 pm
I was attracted to a QF insert because of its appearance. Upon study, I found they use the same little fans that Vermont Castings does and I can tell you from...
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Miro
mirozieba
Mar 12, 2004 2:39 am
Have you checked out Pacific Energy? Miro ... From: infomet2003 To: woodheat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:57 PM Subject: [woodheat] Re:...
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Miro
mirozieba
Mar 12, 2004 4:02 am
Leon The 8" flue will work. You'll want to check its condition and installation. Miro ... From: teamreed1976 To: woodheat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March...
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fdk8787@...
fdk14617
Mar 12, 2004 4:10 am
If you like the Quad - or looks of one - try a Lopi. They have the same look but out rank Quad in efficiency, cleanliness and quality. Check them out - ...
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teamreed1976
Mar 12, 2004 12:43 pm
Miro, thanks for the response. I plan to have a certifide sweep do the install and go by his advice on condition of the old liner wood heats better----Leon ......
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silloh2003
Mar 12, 2004 1:03 pm
I was wondering if the group could point out (note I didn't say 'recommend') the least expensive EPA stoves out there? A larger size would also be helpful....
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John Gulland
mrwoodheat
Mar 12, 2004 1:05 pm
Leon, Miro, An 8" flue is 78% larger in cross sectional area than a 6" flue: 50.24 sq.in. vs 28.26 sq.in. That means a given volume of flue gas will flow about...
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Michael P. Maynard
mangus580
Mar 12, 2004 1:20 pm
Here is how we get firewood in these here parts. ;-) http://www.dsmgraphix.com/treepullin.wmv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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John Gulland
mrwoodheat
Mar 12, 2004 1:53 pm
Silloh2003, What lousy criteria for stove buying!! The biggest, the cheapest? Surely a formula for bad wood burning. No discussion of what space is to be...
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teamreed1976
Mar 12, 2004 1:55 pm
John, thank you for your input. I was thinking along those lines but putting it into sq.in. it is more than I thought it would be. Draft has never been a...
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Aaron G.
controlsdude...
Mar 12, 2004 5:21 pm
Got a stove big enought to burn that hunk of firewood? On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:19:46 -0500 "Michael P. Maynard" <mmaynard@...> writes: Here is how...
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woodsman42001
Mar 12, 2004 5:32 pm
... just ... money ... these ... sure ... out' ... I bought a wood burner from Farm and Fleet here in Columbiana, Ohio. We paid $500.00 for it about three...
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woodsman42001
Mar 12, 2004 5:43 pm
... just ... money ... these ... sure ... out' ... Looks like it did not post last time. The photo is in the photo section (#15) named "Joe" I bought a wood...
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silloh2003
Mar 13, 2004 6:21 pm
Jeeze, John, take it easy would ya. There won't be a bunch of scientific calculations here. I know some people here who have an old house, not real well...
