Hello fellow wood burners,
Brand new to burning, but, my last Fuel Oil Delivery (hopefully for they year) was just under $900. That would typically last about a month (or less) this time of year.
However, my new Vermont Castings Defiant 2-1 stove will be installed on Tuesday. We ordered it about a month ago and Tuesday is the big day.
I was hoping that some of you nice people here could give me some advice.
I'm having the stove installed by a local fireplace store. The fireplace store seemed to have a good reputation here and I felt comfortable dealing with them. It's a fresh install (they will be installing the stove, pad, and piping it (8" pipe) up past the second story (about 24 feet).
First, what should I look for (check up on) during the install. If you were having a new stove installed, what kinds of things would you look for? How will I even know if they are doing what needs to be done?
How does one "Break In" a new stove?
What kinds of things will I need? I've bought some fire starters, a 5 piece tool set (poker, brush, shovel and tongs) and a couple pair of welding/fire gloves.
I ordered a stove top mag. type termometer, but I'm not really sure what that will tell me.
I've got 3 cords of what was called seasoned wood (but my moisture meeter says otherwise - mostly measures between 25-30% on a fresh split. Some is right around 20, nothing less.
I ordered 2 tons of Envi Blocks (figuring that at least it will burn well)
And I've begun scrounging wood (yes it's a bit addictive) I scored about a cord of Oak today from a neighbor, which I'll split and use a year or two from now.
I'm both excited and a little nervous... I can't wait to heat with wood, can't wait to enjoy a warm living room, but I still have concerns about the learning curve here.
I'll be sure to post some photos and provide whatever feedback I can about the new stove (although I'm not sure it's of all that much value since I'm such a newbie)
Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
Eddie
Brand new to burning, but, my last Fuel Oil Delivery (hopefully for they year) was just under $900. That would typically last about a month (or less) this time of year.
However, my new Vermont Castings Defiant 2-1 stove will be installed on Tuesday. We ordered it about a month ago and Tuesday is the big day.
I was hoping that some of you nice people here could give me some advice.
I'm having the stove installed by a local fireplace store. The fireplace store seemed to have a good reputation here and I felt comfortable dealing with them. It's a fresh install (they will be installing the stove, pad, and piping it (8" pipe) up past the second story (about 24 feet).
First, what should I look for (check up on) during the install. If you were having a new stove installed, what kinds of things would you look for? How will I even know if they are doing what needs to be done?
How does one "Break In" a new stove?
What kinds of things will I need? I've bought some fire starters, a 5 piece tool set (poker, brush, shovel and tongs) and a couple pair of welding/fire gloves.
I ordered a stove top mag. type termometer, but I'm not really sure what that will tell me.
I've got 3 cords of what was called seasoned wood (but my moisture meeter says otherwise - mostly measures between 25-30% on a fresh split. Some is right around 20, nothing less.
I ordered 2 tons of Envi Blocks (figuring that at least it will burn well)
And I've begun scrounging wood (yes it's a bit addictive) I scored about a cord of Oak today from a neighbor, which I'll split and use a year or two from now.
I'm both excited and a little nervous... I can't wait to heat with wood, can't wait to enjoy a warm living room, but I still have concerns about the learning curve here.
I'll be sure to post some photos and provide whatever feedback I can about the new stove (although I'm not sure it's of all that much value since I'm such a newbie)
Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
Eddie