Yes the stove has been consistently going all season. I have definetly learned how to nurse the stove along in warmer weather. The biggest thing I've changed for these warm weather conditions is ....I don't rake coals nearly as often, leaving them alone prolongs there existence, which is helpful, when trying to buy more time before adding more splits. I doubt I've completely filled the firebox to max more than 6 times this entire season. Also I leave the air on low AFTER reloads to slow ignition. This seems to help as well seasoned wood catches just fine with this method for us. It's been a very interesting season to say the least.
That is great. I can only wish my stove was that efficient. I never had to put out a fire! I go through a lot of kindling and newspaper starting fires daily, and the newspaper supply is limited since I no longer get it 6 days a week. I have some fire starting squares on hand.
Do you think the pellet and wood stoves put out around the same amount of heat? Good to see I'm not the only one who burns pine!
I haven't used newspaper/ paper for years; just wood and a lighter
No, the pellet stove is a nice even heat but the wood stove will give you a more intense heat quicker. I do like the two together in the real cold weather since we heat from the basement.
Good ideas - wood chips as in those for grills? I do need to check into alternative methods.
I see, nice having both. I knew someone with a wood stove in the basement. It was a ranch house and did quite well. Small openings in the floors with grates to provide rising heat.
In the mid 30s in Conn. A bit of snow in places from yesterday, such as the roof. The unusual thing here... although I didn't feel it, was the earthquake, Someone about 5 miles away as the crow flies texted me about it. Pictures on walls shaking, computer monitor swaying. I work in a sub-basement so was oblivious to it. If it was felt that much around here, I wonder what it was like in N.J. and areas close to it.
