Posts Tagged ‘Wood Stoves’

Wild Fire Elm 24″ wood stove, secondary combustion test

Friday, March 27th, 2009
slatterbench70 asked:


Wild Fire is the name I have given to the Elm with the secondary air combustion. learn more about Elm wood stoves by Vermont Iron Stove at http://www.vermontironstove.com

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Using A Wood Stove Is A Great Source Of Heat

Sunday, February 15th, 2009
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Checking the authenticity and usability of the wood stoves needs to be checked before making any purchase. Wood stoves were used in ancient America for many household and general purposes. A wood stove is a device, which is normally used in the kitchens for the heating of food, keeping it warm and making it palatable. A wood stove is often used for heating rooms or cooking food. Purchasing a free standing wood stove is a great way for anyone who doesn’t want the hassle of building in the stove, this makes it easier if you decide to remove. A pellet-stove is very efficient because the pellets that are used are made from scraps of wood and compressed together.

Many wood stove that insert into the fireplace have fans that can blow the warm air and not the smoke into the rooms, this is a great way of getting more heat into the house. The primary reason for installing a wood stove insert rather than a stand alone stove is to utilize an existing fireplace, however there are additional benefits. A stove insert which is installed into an existing brick or stone fireplace will certainly be more efficient than a stand alone unit located within the room. Using glass doors that covers the front of a fireplace is a great way of stopping the heat from escaping, this reduces the heat from escaping but does not stop it completely.

An outdoor wood burning furnace is most well known for its ability to heat on a low budget. This low-cost heating is often most beneficial to homeowners. Wood heat is a comfortable way of heating your home but it does take some safety knowledge and precautions to do so safely. Heat is something that every home needs; unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to afford.

Buying a certified stove completely reduces the chances of your chimney catching fire. Try to keep the chimney clean, over the years the chimney will accumulate creosote and this can cause a fire if not cleaned frequently. The chimney must be checked for an excess of soot deposited on its inside. The most convenient and preferable location for the installation of the chimney is the center of the house. Every pot belly stove has a chimney that is attached to let the smoke out.

The cost of heating with wood is relatively inexpensive. Many wood stoves come with a lot of accessories but you will need to purchase them because they are not given in the package when the stove is purchased. This adds a personal touch to the customers’ wood stove as they can use the leg piece of their choice. Wood stoves come with a nice feature that catches the ashes it is called the ash drawer. Check the manufacturers warranty on all stoves and make sure this is sufficient for your use, many manufactures have a limited warranty period. With its fine design and elegance, a contemporary wood stove is sure to add style and class to any room. Wood stoves were used in ancient America for many household and general purposes.

The Wood Stove Route to Home Improvement

Saturday, February 14th, 2009
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If you’re interested in home improvement, alternative heating methods, or fuel efficiency, you’ve probably heard about the new performance standards and styles of modern wood stoves. Maybe you’ve started to take a look at the market. Or perhaps you already own a stove, and you’re eyeballing your current or future residence, wondering, “How can I make this place a better fit for a wood stove?”

The good news is that virtually all houses can become well-suited for stoves, because contemporary models come in a variety wide enough to fit a wide spectrum of livings spaces. (For the purposes of this article, I’m assuming that you’re not living in a cardboard box.) However, there are definitely some things you can do to make your home a better fit for a wood stove. Here are three basic tips.

First, optimize your home for use with a stove.

If you own a stove or are looking to buy, fuel efficiency is probably part of your rationale. So it makes perfect sense to ensure that you get the most bang for your heating buck. Practically, this means tightening up any drafty or leaky parts of your house. Check to make sure your home’s insulation is holding up well and take a look at the seals on your storm windows–notorious culprits where heat loss is concerned.

You might have to get your hands dirty as you reseal old caulk lines and make sure that weather stripping is securely attached. But when your stove is blazing away, and not a single spark of heat is wasted, you’ll feel the glow of smart ownership. The tighter your house is, the better an investment your stove becomes.

Second, pick a stove that fits in your house.

Contemporary stoves have a lot to offer where style is concerned, but honestly, comparing colors, lines, and textures is kind of the icing on the cake. Before you start enjoying that part of the process, you need to answer the biggest question where stove ownership is concerned: “What size is right for my home?”

When you go to MacDonald’s you can “Supersize it” without any dramatically awful effects. But buying an over-sized stove for your residence can cause some real issues. Keep in mind that modern stoves are very well designed, and you don’t necessarily need a huge stove to heat a large space.

If you buy too big, you’ll end up feeling scorched–and it’s more common to err on the side of “large” where stoves are concerned. But if you buy too small, you’ll be forced to huddle close to your stove to soak in the heat. The upshot of this: Right-sized stoves will heat your space well no matter the climate outside. So as you shop, take your home type and square footage into account. Then choose a large, medium, or small stove accordingly. The rest is gravy.

Third, let your stove handle your bank account.

Obviously, I’m being slightly tongue in cheek here, but only slightly. As you get close to a purchase decision, you need to be aware that wood stoves are an excellent investment. Typically, a stove will pay for itself within two seasons of use. After that, you’ll save money hand over fist. Knowing this, you may want to put out some extra cash up front to buy the most fuel-efficient model you can afford. That way, a few years later, you’ll have more than recouped your investment, and you’ll own a stove that will continue to perform well for decades to come.

Wood Pellets Directly in Wood Burning Stove?

Saturday, January 10th, 2009
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I know there is a wood pellet basket to use in wood stoves, but it doesn’t fit in my stove. Also the cast iron victorian fire baskets are nice but pricey.
Can I just make a pile in the bottom of the wood stove or would the amount of heat produced melt the metal?