Do I wait for my Blaze King?

[DreaRocks]

I really like it. I didn’t want a big black stove or insert and it had to fit under the 29” lintel, and I didn’t want a cat stove. Bonus that the door is flush with the brick. So I don’t need floor ember protection. Choices were not a lot back in 2018. Even fewer now.

I have split every bit of wood by hand with an axe. Get some steel toe boots and a fiskars splitting axe. Chainsaw comes in handy when something is to big but so does a sawsall. Tree service took down a long leaf pine and I got there just in time to get the bottom 20’. Turned out to be 1/2 cord stacked. We don’t have to be picky about our wood down here. It just doesn’t get cold enough to need to push the stove hard with high btu wood.

I burn about 1.5-2 cords of soft wood and that carries about 90% of my heating load. We are considering a second stove/insert for the basement as it get pretty cool down there when the heatpump isn’t on. I would love a BK but I just don’t think they extra cost over a Drolet insert makes sense.

Completely unsolicited advice get an Auber AT200 temperature alarm. Worth every penny

Evan

Hey Evan, you have offered some really good input and advice. I have a fiskars axe, and a small chainsaw, and a sawsall! I guess I need some steal toe boots! I am really relieved to know that you burn a lot of soft woods here, since pine is so prevalent. I am also glad to know about how much you burn here - that is an answer I was looking for for a while. What can I expect to burn here since it is a warmer climate. (I do get cold when the temp hits 70 Degrees however. I blame living in Florida. LOL
I will check out that temp alarm. Looks pretty cool!

Thanks so much for all of your tips! I really really appreciate it!
- Andrea

 

[EbS-P]

Hey Evan, you have offered some really good input and advice. I have a fiskars axe, and a small chainsaw, and a sawsall! I guess I need some steal toe boots! I am really relieved to know that you burn a lot of soft woods here, since pine is so prevalent. I am also glad to know about how much you burn here - that is an answer I was looking for for a while. What can I expect to burn here since it is a warmer climate. (I do get cold when the temp hits 70 Degrees however. I blame living in Florida. LOL
I will check out that temp alarm. Looks pretty cool!

Thanks so much for all of your tips! I really really appreciate it!
- Andrea

You are all set! I'm still burning through wood from hurricane Florence. And people will look at you crazy when you say you burn pine and then tell you you will burn your house down. I just say I have a new high tech woodstove then they walk away. We start the fall with house about 80 by January its about 72. Woodstove pizza night is now a thing. I have no issues with letting the heatpump come on overnight now as long as its above 25 out and the heatpump can actually provide some heat.

Evan

 

[DreaRocks]

You are all set! I'm still burning through wood from hurricane Florence. And people will look at you crazy when you say you burn pine and then tell you you will burn your house down. I just say I have a new high tech woodstove then they walk away. We start the fall with house about 80 by January its about 72. Woodstove pizza night is now a thing. I have no issues with letting the heatpump come on overnight now as long as its above 25 out and the heatpump can actually provide some heat.

Evan

Wood stove pizza sounds AMAZING

 

[EbS-P]

Wood stove pizza sounds AMAZING

 

[begreen]

Folks burn pine all winter long in many western states. It's fine as long as it is fully seasoned, just like other firewood.

EbS-P, what is the pizza grille product there? How many seconds to cook a pizza on it? I tried on a pizza stone on coals and it burned within a couple of minutes.

 

[DreaRocks]

Can we please be new best friends?!?!

 

[EbS-P]

Folks burn pine all winter long in many western states. It's fine as long as it is fully seasoned, just like other firewood.

EbS-P, what is the pizza grille product there? How many seconds to cook a pizza on it? I tried on a pizza stone on coals and it burned within a couple of minutes.

I make the pizza on an aluminum pizza screens (Im over repeatedly demonstrating my poor pizza peel skills)and i put a Dutch oven lid on the bottom of the stove. Screens are great for kids to make theirs on. We make 6 at a time. Pizza cook time depends on if I have secondaries rolling and how hot the lid gets. Lid can get to 900 and the crust cooks in 2 minutes and if you don’t have a really hot stove then the top isn’t done. First and last pizza aren’t the best. 6-700 degree lid is about perfect with some flames still in the box.

Note the F400 is not an ideal pizza oven as you can’t get a 12” screen in flat as the fireback to doghouse depth is 9”.

 

[Rickb]

LMFAO!! I never even thought to try and cook pizza........

 

[DreaRocks]

LMFAO!! I never even thought to try and cook pizza........

Do you love your Sirocco??

 

[begreen]

I make the pizza on an aluminum pizza screens (Im over repeatedly demonstrating my poor pizza peel skills)and i put a Dutch oven lid on the bottom of the stove. Screens are great for kids to make theirs on. We make 6 at a time. Pizza cook time depends on if I have secondaries rolling and how hot the lid gets. Lid can get to 900 and the crust cooks in 2 minutes and if you don’t have a really hot stove then the top isn’t done. First and last pizza aren’t the best. 6-700 degree lid is about perfect with some flames still in the box.

Note the F400 is not an ideal pizza oven as you can’t get a 12” screen in flat as the fireback to doghouse depth is 9”.

Yes, it was in the F400 that I tried with a pizza stone. You need to stay right on top of things with a 600º top temp. I need to try again in the deeper Alderlea firebox.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

BG, you always can do French bread pizza in a EW firebox!

 

[begreen]

BG, you always can do French bread pizza in a EW firebox!

Yes, true. English muffin pizzarettes too.

 

[Rickb]

Do you love your Sirocco??

Yes.... I did a year or so research before I bought it and I could not imagine any stove working as well for me. Its in a finished basement thats only 700-750 sqft (think man cave) but even it running on low it will over heat it when its warming then 50-60 outside. I can throw 3 small splits in to start it cold at 3pm then once up to temp turn it all the way down. Then around 8 add 3 more splits and still be warm in the morning. Then on weekends when its really cold I can start it with 4 or 5 splits then 7 or 8 hours later reload with 5 or 6 splits and still be hot the next morning.

It probably isnt the best pick for everyone bug for small spaces that you need to be able to run lower heat outputs over longer periods its great. Tho im not sure the inserts work as well. I have never used any of them.

 

[DreaRocks]

So just to circle back, the salesman said I could get a Regency C

Hey folks, long time lurker..... I am curious for your opinions please. I put a deposit on a Blaze King Sirocco Insert a few weeks ago, the installers called and said the inserts were back ordered and unsure when they would be available. Asked if I wanted to wait, or maybe consider something else. The other option for me here would pretty much be a Buck Stove Insert. I was hoping I could have this installed before the fall.

I called Blaze King directly, and they let me know that they are awaiting approval from the EPA. They submitted their paperwork, but apparently the EPA is backlogged so in the meantime, production is halted. It could be 1 month, it could be 3 months.... it could be longer.

Do I wait for my Sirocco? Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me.

So just to update, the salesman finally got back to me, and told me my options are basically a Blaze King Ashford 25, and a Regency Ci2700. And some non-cat Buck Stove inserts which are not nearly as efficient. I don't really like to look of the Regency, I'm wondering if anyone has one that loves it?

Also, how is the Ashford insert available if Blaze King is waiting on EPA Recertification on the inserts??
Hmmmm

 

[clancey]

That's a good question--maybe they ordered too much of one brand and now out of it and waiting for it to come in or maybe they did not order enough--either way --I see you are still waiting---good--beautiful looking stove your waiting for...clancey

 

[DreaRocks]

That's a good question--maybe they ordered too much of one brand and now out of it and waiting for it to come in or maybe they did not order enough--either way --I see you are still waiting---good--beautiful looking stove your waiting for...clancey

Thanks, yes... I have pretty much decided to wait it out, and work on my wood stash!

 

[begreen]

So just to update, the salesman finally got back to me, and told me my options are basically a Blaze King Ashford 25, and a Regency Ci2700. And some non-cat Buck Stove inserts which are not nearly as efficient. I don't really like to look of the Regency, I'm wondering if anyone has one that loves it?

Take a look at the Hampton Hi500 insert. It has the same innards as the i2700 with a more classic front.

Hi500 Hybrid Catalytic Cast Iron Wood Burning Insert by Regency

This large cast iron hybrid catalaytic wood fireplace insert is sure to amaze with exceptional performance, stunning flame views, and beautiful finishing.

www.regency-fire.com

 

[DreaRocks]

Wait a couple of months, then decide. Book the installation regardless for late August so that you are on the installer's calendar.

Begreen! I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I called and booked the install for September, she said I was smart to do that, and it should be here by then. I can't take all the credit! Thank you for your suggestion, I think you saved me from having to wait until the end of the year for an install. You are the BOMB!

 

[BKVP]

So just to circle back, the salesman said I could get a Regency C


So just to update, the salesman finally got back to me, and told me my options are basically a Blaze King Ashford 25, and a Regency Ci2700. And some non-cat Buck Stove inserts which are not nearly as efficient. I don't really like to look of the Regency, I'm wondering if anyone has one that loves it?

Also, how is the Ashford insert available if Blaze King is waiting on EPA Recertification on the inserts??
Hmmmm

The NSPS requires we not build or sell unless a certificate in renewed. During the renewal period, retailers are not directed by the same part of the rule. However, if a certificate renewal is denied or if a certificate is revoked, then the guidance extends to retail as well.

Also, it is a nuance, but we are not seeking "Recertification". We are seeking renewal, which does not require any testing or certification.

Like multiple manufacturers, we wait.

 

[DreaRocks]

The NSPS requires we not build or sell unless a certificate in renewed. During the renewal period, retailers are not directed by the same part of the rule. However, if a certificate renewal is denied or if a certificate is revoked, then the guidance extends to retail as well.

Also, it is a nuance, but we are not seeking "Recertification". We are seeking renewal, which does not require any testing or certification.

Like multiple manufacturers, we wait.

Thanks for the correction!

 

[stoveliker]

Thanks for the correction!

Re: the title of this thread: "Do I wait for my Blaze King?"

Yes. Even when you have it installed and operating in the fall.
You wait for your Blaze King - to be (finally) done with that load of wood you stuffed in yesterday...

 

[DreaRocks]

Re: the title of this thread: "Do I wait for my Blaze King?"

Yes. Even when you have it installed and operating in the fall.
You wait for your Blaze King - to be (finally) done with that load of wood you stuffed in yesterday...

I like the way you put that - cheeky!

 

[FPX Dude]

Ok, well since we had a slight diversion into pizza, the best crust is to use those little 8" flour tortillas and make ur own personal size with whatever you want. Here's the formula; 1 . get the stone to 600 degrees, 2. splash it with polenta or flour so not stick, 3. toss on the pie, 4. rotate after 1 min., 5. give it another 1 minute and voila Super easy and fun, especially with kids and family.

Ok, now back to your BK viewing channel...

 

[stoveliker]

Ok, well since we had a slight diversion into pizza, the best crust is to use those little 8" flour tortillas and make ur own personal size with whatever you want. Here's the formula; 1 . get the stone to 600 degrees, 2. splash it with polenta or flour so not stick, 3. toss on the pie, 4. rotate after 1 min., 5. give it another 1 minute and voila Super easy and fun, especially with kids and family.

Ok, now back to your BK viewing channel...

Well, that (pizza baking) is a disadvantage for the BK; best not to open it unless for reloading. Home made pizza rocks though! (Normal oven used here

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Yeah, you gave a point. The BK guys might wantvto find something that matches their stove's characteristics better. Say BK brisket. Slow cooked and smoked for 24 hours, lol.