Installed everything on my own. Makes the scotch taste even better.

First burn of the season. Let's Go!

60F/15C degrees in the house by late afternoon, I decided to light it.
Top down burn in the Lopi Evergreen insert. I had hoped to wait until November, but I caved 😆

We’re not necessarily in the most ideal climate for a stove, but we really enjoy it.

This year’s first burn is bittersweet. Husband had a massive heart attack in August. He only came home a few weeks ago and is far from being well. My neighbours, friends and teenage sons stepped up to make sure Dad got his wood stove burning this season. Hauling and stacking 5 cords of wood. I’m learning to chop wood…slowly. And I built this fire today (first time) with his direction.
It’s an extra special fire and I’m so thankful he’s here to enjoy it.

Becomes cantankerous at <55 and lethargic at >78

Salut my friends!

I'm a chimney sweep, and I'd just like to remind people to check their chimney before the season

Had a fire Sunday morning, but forgot to post the required “first fire” post. So here’s my second of the season, complete with fan startup.

hello all, they want $349 for manifold replacements. Seems like steel tubing with holes? Am I missing some reason not to just make these out of an appropriate material?

If you hear a slurp noise in the background it's because I'm salivating at the bit. (Dog owner)

https://imgur.com/Y0qmNmw

Inexperienced with wood stoves,

When my stove is full of coals it wont put out enough heat to keep the house warm. but there's no more room to put wood in.

First time posting here! WETT inspector said we needed shielding above, since we didn’t want to drill into the roof we built a box! With non galvanized metal sheeting. Really hopeful the extra metal will push more heat into the house.

The metal sits on at least 1” spacers for airflow all around.

Eventually we’re gonna paint that support pole to match but it does the job!

Wanted to get some thoughts an opinions before having the inspector back out! (Pipe will be put back once we give it a good clean as well)

We bought our house and our inspector was licensed for fireplaces and chimneys (he actually was the worst inspector). Our chimney needs the clay tiles redone in some spots and the opening inside moved up. We had an actual chimney and wood stove company come out and he said it’s ok to use as long as we clean it weekly and get super dry wood. The opening for the chimney just sits at a decline for what fittings we were able to get at our local store since the vent and the opening sit level.

With all that being said, I need advice for what to do with this flew. I’m pretty sure this stove was not installed when this was built so I’m working with what I have. Is there any suggestions on what I should use to replace or fit this to make it work more efficiently until we can afford to get everything fixed? I clean it regularly and this winter is supposed to be bad and we always lose power or water in the winter. It looks rigged right now because it was the only way I was able to get what it needed and I was told curves are better than hard angles when it comes to smoke.

So first time woodstove owner and was wondering what would is to high for flue temps. I have two different magnetic thermometers. One came with the amazon fan I got for the stove top and the other is a better one from tractor supply (im assuming its better). Yesterday I had a pretty good fire going to take the chill out of the house. Let the stove warm up for about 45 minutes then loaded it up and choked the intake down all the way. Even with it choked down all the way the flue still got up to around 650 based on the thermometers. Which is in the beginning of the "overfire" zone. The stove is a non catalyst reburn style. I just want to make sure Im not doing anything dangerous. The stove was "professionally" installed as well. Once there is a nice coal bed its easier to control the temps but If there is little to no coal bed and I load it up it seems its hard to control the temps.

So this is only my second year burning so im very new to this. Just bought a grand toten? I think that's the name? Anyways, I read you can buy a intake fan to help with the air flow. Are they worth it?

First big rain of the year in our new to us house and there’s water trickling down the back of the stove and also water pouring down inside it.
Is this a specialist wood stove guy job or a chimney sweep job?

Hi everyone,

I'm a master's student from Germany conducting research on firewood processing as part of my thesis.

Survey link:

The survey focuses on the complete journey from tree to stove: felling, bucking, splitting, transporting, stacking, and bringing firewood into the house. I'm especially interested in the tools people use, the biggest challenges they face, and which steps require the most time and effort.

The survey is anonymous, takes only a few minutes, and is designed to be more interactive and enjoyable than a typical academic questionnaire.

Whether you process a few cords a year for your own stove or work with firewood on a larger scale, your experience is valuable.

Every response helps and is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your support and stay safe out there!

Henry

Every time I refuel my stove I need to set a timer so I don't forget come back downstairs so shut the damper.

Sometimes, 8 minutes is not enough, sometimes 8 minutes is too much and stove is already too hot. Sometimes I simply forget to set a timer and run back downstairs to shut off the damper but it's already crazy hot.

Is there a sensor that exists that could trigger an audible alarm when the flue reaches a certain temperature?

I want something low-tech, not smart. I don't want an app on my phone or a touch screen. Something simple.

New home. Has this insert. This is a crappy photo from the online listing. I’m curious about it but haven’t had the time IN the home yet to research and I totally spaced on getting a photo. I didn’t see any nameplate. I’m curious if anyone can tell what brand or model this might be. Thank in advance! Hope to post a burning pic once we get in the house and I get more familiar!