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9780
I was recently researching the right wood furnace for my house also - I looked into all the furnace and woodstove manufacturer's - the best one was Energy King...
Keith McHugh
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Feb 1, 2006
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9781
I mapped out an outside air feed system for my VC Resolute and showed it to my woodheat mentor (Older woodsman, in his 70's, taught me how to split wood -...
MG
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Feb 1, 2006
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9782
Because of this board, I have been able to contact another member in regards to free wood. I now have a relationship with the owner of a tree service here in...
jmjadd
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Feb 1, 2006
11:07 pm
9783
I am not familiar with that brand, but Honda engines seem to have a good reputation. I'm assuming it has a trailer hitch coupling and wheels, etc. 10 hp and...
Jeff Bowen
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Feb 2, 2006
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9784
... Also, I looked at that Brave splitter today. All summed up: It was a P.O.S. Four years old not two. Tecumsa engine not Honda. Hydraulic problem. The guy...
grandmasattic62
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Feb 2, 2006
2:32 am
9785
Hello Guys The rental company I work for has the same splitters in blue and under the Iron and Oak brand. I wonder if they are included in the recall??? Larry...
Larry Smalley
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Feb 2, 2006
3:09 am
9786
Joe wrote ... Way to go. John...
John Gulland
mrwoodheat
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Feb 2, 2006
1:16 pm
9787
Which Unit? That's the question, So far my research has taken me to visit an EKO, Tarm, and is taking me to Fredrick, MI this Saturday to tour a SETON. A Mr....
Murray Lindhout
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Feb 2, 2006
3:42 pm
9788
I used to think like you that outside combution air is needed or aids a combustion system seems so "common sense".However,several controlled scientific studies...
knute wolter
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Feb 2, 2006
3:59 pm
9789
I read that the quadrafire wood stoves have an option kit that you can pipe in cold air from the outside to the firebox. I thought that was odd - I do not know...
Keith McHugh
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Feb 2, 2006
4:11 pm
9790
please find out from your Seton owner (or preferably have him show you) how the unit behaves in the idling state (oes it smoke?) and if he has tried burning...
Tony Nekut
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Feb 2, 2006
4:17 pm
9791
Knute: Perhaps I was unclear. Fire is oxidation. Oxidation requires oxygen. The almost universal source for oxygen is air. That air comes from outside the...
Scott Berkey
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Feb 2, 2006
5:39 pm
9792
If you are located in the St. Lawrence region of Ontario my partner and I are willing to cut your woodlot on a shares basis. You get ... firewood without...
firewood2u
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Feb 2, 2006
5:50 pm
9793
Heres another free wood suggestion,Look for scrap wood pallets that might be thrown away or not in good shape to use anymore behind shopping centers,grocery...
Gabe Angel
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Feb 2, 2006
6:01 pm
9794
I know it's not a stihl or husky but does anyone have any experience with Homelite's? I'm not looking for "you get what you pay for" more along the lines of "I...
Chad King
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Feb 2, 2006
6:52 pm
9795
Chad it looks like you pretty well understand where Homelite falls in the chainsaw world. Buy that sucker and cut some wood! Dan ... From: Chad King To:...
Dan & Lu
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Feb 2, 2006
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9796
Murray, Sounds like you are planning an installation very similar to what I am working on. I too have not decided on which boiler to use but need to make a...
R. Stidmon
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Feb 3, 2006
1:44 am
9797
... with Homelite's? A number of guys I know have purchased the current crop of Homelites. Most of them have not been pleased. Every once in a while you can ...
michigan_rkba
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Feb 3, 2006
2:23 am
9798
I have a question about drying wood in winter. I live in Idaho, where the winters are long, cold, and dry. That's not to say we don't get a lot of snow--we do....
Russell H Peterson
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Feb 3, 2006
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9799
If the engine runs good, it is not an issue. They are powerful proven powerplants, ( I have a 9 HP on a 33 ton White) Look at the size of the ram cylinder. You...
agoldink
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Feb 3, 2006
4:18 am
9800
... I don't have any scientific info on the precise rate of drying in winter, but my experience is that little or no drying happens when the temperature is...
John Gulland
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Feb 3, 2006
12:59 pm
9801
I bought one at homedepot had problems took it back they gave me another one, same thing happened two more times .Then I bought a Poulan which ran great for 3...
Don Hoak
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Feb 3, 2006
2:25 pm
9802
Check out Tractor supply they carry new splitters aroud the same price.Though a Honda engine seems to be 3_4 hundred dollars more! ... ...
Don Hoak
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Feb 3, 2006
2:29 pm
9803
Here is what didn't work for me first. I had a pile of wood split and stacked on pallets with a ground sheet of visqueen under. I put some coragated sheet...
agoldink
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Feb 3, 2006
2:30 pm
9804
Problem solved! I'm embarrassed to admit that I have a class C boilers license and should have been able to trouble shoot this very basic problem on my own....
Eric
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Feb 3, 2006
2:35 pm
9805
I researched boilers on and off for a couple of years before we bought a Tarm last summer... The Garn was way more boiler than we needed. The Seton looked...
Jim Post
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Feb 3, 2006
2:37 pm
9806
... Don, I picked up my splitter for Tractor Supply yesterday. I really hate borrowing anything ( even though I have great friends ) from anyone. I'm ready to...
jmjadd
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Feb 3, 2006
4:49 pm
9807
Chad: Homelite were good yr ago. Now they are junk. Step into a commerical grade saw in a Huske or a Jonsered or Sithl brand. Invest once and use it for...
Walt Copp
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Feb 3, 2006
6:41 pm
9808
I have a Homelite saw that I used for 22 years. Its a great saw and nearly indestructible, but I have no experience with later models. I also have a very ...
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Feb 3, 2006
11:40 pm
9809
Well I've got the Poulan 18" (with Sears name on it though) and am plenty happy with it, IMHO. Mine is not new (made in USA), so these China or Mexican or...
Gary Strom
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Feb 4, 2006
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