James02 said:Yea, I neglected to note what I'm burning in...Its a PE Vista insert. It's my first "real" fire. I had the smoke alarm go off a few times, good/bad? It was just about over the stove then I moved it 5' feet away and then I had to move it again...No CO2 thankfully. The wood, nothing great...Splits on the smaller size, just cause they aren't too seasoned. I know that's another issue. Place was warm though, can't wait till everything is 100% perfect....
James02 said:Yea, I neglected to note what I'm burning in...Its a PE Vista insert. It's my first "real" fire. I had the smoke alarm go off a few times, good/bad? It was just about over the stove then I moved it 5' feet away and then I had to move it again...No CO2 thankfully. The wood, nothing great...Splits on the smaller size, just cause they aren't too seasoned. I know that's another issue. Place was warm though, can't wait till everything is 100% perfect....
firefighterjake said:James02 said:Yea, I neglected to note what I'm burning in...Its a PE Vista insert. It's my first "real" fire. I had the smoke alarm go off a few times, good/bad? It was just about over the stove then I moved it 5' feet away and then I had to move it again...No CO2 thankfully. The wood, nothing great...Splits on the smaller size, just cause they aren't too seasoned. I know that's another issue. Place was warm though, can't wait till everything is 100% perfect....
Your smokes may go off from the paint curing, dust/ash rising on the air currents near the stove, etc. . . . in my own opinion you really shouldn't have a smoke detector too close to your woodstove or insert anyways to avoid false alarms.
Hehheh . . . CO2 . . . bubbles in the beer and soda . . . did you mean CO?
James02 said:Another issue, I'm not terribly sure of the wood type. I'm a transplanted city boy, there's no trees in Queens NY. I did think about the curing paint smell for the smoke alarm but put it on my pay no mind list. I only happened 2x and didn't hear that train sound in the chimney indicating a fire.... Though a plane went over at one point and payed a bit closer attention. Any yea it's a small firebox, which I didn't realize. It's only my dog and bunny that I've got to keep warm. Thanks to all!!
Scotty Overkill said:James02 said:Another issue, I'm not terribly sure of the wood type. I'm a transplanted city boy, there's no trees in Queens NY. I did think about the curing paint smell for the smoke alarm but put it on my pay no mind list. I only happened 2x and didn't hear that train sound in the chimney indicating a fire.... Though a plane went over at one point and payed a bit closer attention. Any yea it's a small firebox, which I didn't realize. It's only my dog and bunny that I've got to keep warm. Thanks to all!!
You'll have plenty of time to learn about types of wood, densities, etc.....like I said there is a learning curve, and as far as I am concerned I think you are in the right place (here on Hearth.com) to learn a whole lot!
Bocefus78 said:Fellow vista owner here.....you will not get an overnight burn. Period. Unless you stay up late and get up early.
Dry wood definetly helps, but it seems you know that. I have a rutland thermometer in the top left corner on the face next to the door. I typically reload between 350-400 for the overnighters loaded with rounds on bottom. The mfr states 8 hour burn time. That's until the last coal goes cold lol. Keep your kindling and starters handy lol.
James02 said:Bocefus78 said:Fellow vista owner here.....you will not get an overnight burn. Period. Unless you stay up late and get up early.
Dry wood definetly helps, but it seems you know that. I have a rutland thermometer in the top left corner on the face next to the door. I typically reload between 350-400 for the overnighters loaded with rounds on bottom. The mfr states 8 hour burn time. That's until the last coal goes cold lol. Keep your kindling and starters handy lol.
I ordered my Rutland on Tuesday, should get here any day now? Somewhat deflating to know I won't get overnighters. Hopefully if my oak seasons I'll get somewhat of a longer burn... at least so its not 50 when I wake.
Bocefus78 said:James02 said:Bocefus78 said:Fellow vista owner here.....you will not get an overnight burn. Period. Unless you stay up late and get up early.
Dry wood definetly helps, but it seems you know that. I have a rutland thermometer in the top left corner on the face next to the door. I typically reload between 350-400 for the overnighters loaded with rounds on bottom. The mfr states 8 hour burn time. That's until the last coal goes cold lol. Keep your kindling and starters handy lol.
I ordered my Rutland on Tuesday, should get here any day now? Somewhat deflating to know I won't get overnighters. Hopefully if my oak seasons I'll get somewhat of a longer burn... at least so its not 50 when I wake.
Once the oak is ready, you will get 6+ hrs. I have had coals in the morning, but not every morning. Don't lose all hope, it gets better with practice. Learn to id trees and it will make overnight burning much easier. Get a book called the national audobon society field guide to trees.....get the eastern region. Money well spent imo.
James02 said:Another issue, I'm not terribly sure of the wood type. I'm a transplanted city boy, there's no trees in Queens NY. I did think about the curing paint smell for the smoke alarm but put it on my pay no mind list. I only happened 2x and didn't hear that train sound in the chimney indicating a fire.... Though a plane went over at one point and payed a bit closer attention. Any yea it's a small firebox, which I didn't realize. It's only my dog and bunny that I've got to keep warm. Thanks to all!!
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