Well, I finally bit the bullet. After a year of research, and reading every just about everything I could find on this site, I was finally in a position to make the purchase.
Check here for details on my house and decision criteria.
So far, I'm very impressed. This thing is a beauty and can push the heat. I finally loaded her up about 80% (after several smaller break-in fires) tonight. Here she is in action.
I did a little bit of a smaller load last night (say 65% or so full). Loaded up around 7:15pm pm. Checked this morning at 7:15am and I had a 4" by 4" nice red hot coal still left.
We will see what we have left tomorrow morning after this slightly fuller load.
A big thanks to everyone on this board for all the great info. This site has been invaluable in the whole process!
Check here for details on my house and decision criteria.
So far, I'm very impressed. This thing is a beauty and can push the heat. I finally loaded her up about 80% (after several smaller break-in fires) tonight. Here she is in action.
I did a little bit of a smaller load last night (say 65% or so full). Loaded up around 7:15pm pm. Checked this morning at 7:15am and I had a 4" by 4" nice red hot coal still left.
We will see what we have left tomorrow morning after this slightly fuller load.
A big thanks to everyone on this board for all the great info. This site has been invaluable in the whole process!