I think our stove works much better with a good load. I like it warm and I don't have to think about it for 8 - 10 hours. You really don't save any wood making smaller fires and it's more work!
Jim
Jim
jbrown56 said:I think our stove works much better with a good load. I like it warm and I don't have to think about it for 8 - 10 hours. You really don't save any wood making smaller fires and it's more work!
Jim
Scotty Overkill said:I will say this, fellas. When the temps are mild outside, it's sometimes hard to get a draw going in your flue when you don't put some real heat in the stove. That is the only downside to building small fires in the bigger stoves during mild temps, what are your thoughts?.......discuss......
Hardrockmaple said:Out of curiosity and a bit of the devils advocate, if you can get looong burns times in a large stove with only 3-4 chunks of wood, why buy a large stove? A small stove will hold 3-4 splits.
So you dont freeze your ass off when it gets colder, 3 or 4 splits only gets it when its "mild" here in Iowa. Also 3 or 4 splits aint gonna last too long.Hardrockmaple said:Out of curiosity and a bit of the devils advocate, if you can get looong burns times in a large stove with only 3-4 chunks of wood, why buy a large stove? A small stove will hold 3-4 splits.
Stump_Branch said:Browning, firebox size apart, i think youd notice a difference in the cat non cat aspect. If the 30 was meant for true back up then id see it as the best choice. Still think best burns, load size not factored, cats better.
Not to say i dont love the heat from the non cat. But shes bound for duty only in the fridgid cold. Two strategic cat stoves and one "spare" stove might be nice.
Heck vc replacement costs, someone has to be the resident vc trouble shooter.....might as well fill that role.
Scotty Overkill said:I will say this, fellas. When the temps are mild outside, it's sometimes hard to get a draw going in your flue when you don't put some real heat in the stove. That is the only downside to building small fires in the bigger stoves during mild temps, what are your thoughts?.......discuss......
oldspark said:So you dont freeze your ass off when it gets colder, 3 or 4 splits only gets it when its "mild" here in Iowa. Also 3 or 4 splits aint gonna last too long.Hardrockmaple said:Out of curiosity and a bit of the devils advocate, if you can get looong burns times in a large stove with only 3-4 chunks of wood, why buy a large stove? A small stove will hold 3-4 splits.
Hardrockmaple said:oldspark said:So you dont freeze your ass off when it gets colder, 3 or 4 splits only gets it when its "mild" here in Iowa. Also 3 or 4 splits aint gonna last too long.Hardrockmaple said:Out of curiosity and a bit of the devils advocate, if you can get looong burns times in a large stove with only 3-4 chunks of wood, why buy a large stove? A small stove will hold 3-4 splits.
I live in Canada, it gets cold here and I burn about 4 sticks (mid sized) every 3-4 hrs. I believe its about how warm you want to keep your house. BB reports that he is getting heat for 5-6 hrs with 3-4 splits. I agree that keeping the mass of the house at a certain temp is the easiest way to conserve wood. I know I use more wood if I let the house drop to 65 F and then have to heat the whole thing back up to my live in temp of 69-70 than if I just try to maintain the 70F. Getting to know your stove well enough to just maintain a certain house temp is the fun part.
HighHeat22 said:Can't wait to get a new stove for next season. You guys make me drool. I am lucky to get 2 1/2 hours on 3 splits and not much heat.
Hate my stove. Too small and hard to get stove top over 400. Have pulled my hair out all season. Have checked everything possible. People on forum talk about 500 or 600 degree stove top and I just can only imagine.
Look out next year.
HighHeat22 said:No idea. Have tried everything. Have checked everything. Completely disgusted with situation.
About 10 year old country s210 with 2.1 cu ft box. Is EPA. I got about 2 years ago. 15 ft. single wall inside with about 12 ft. double stainless up top.
Have checked chimney for leaks found about 4 small inside and sealed. Checked door with dollar bill is OK.
Wood is about 2 1/2 years old with moisture content about 16 to 18.
Have cleaned chimney and stove 2 times this year and did not find anything out of ordinary and cap was clean. Burn times are ridiculous around 4 or 5 hours and keep air down around 25% with just lazy flames. Any lower and glass will dirty up.
No idea. next year new stove for sure. Either Englander or Drolet.
15 feet single wall is not helping, any 90's at all, is this 6 inch pipe.HighHeat22 said:No idea. Have tried everything. Have checked everything. Completely disgusted with situation.
About 10 year old country s210 with 2.1 cu ft box. Is EPA. I got about 2 years ago. 15 ft. single wall inside with about 12 ft. double stainless up top.
Have checked chimney for leaks found about 4 small inside and sealed. Checked door with dollar bill is OK.
Wood is about 2 1/2 years old with moisture content about 16 to 18.
Have cleaned chimney and stove 2 times this year and did not find anything out of ordinary and cap was clean. Burn times are ridiculous around 4 or 5 hours and keep air down around 25% with just lazy flames. Any lower and glass will dirty up.
No idea. next year new stove for sure. Either Englander or Drolet.
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