Archive for January, 2010

Burning in my $499 Wood Stove

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
RocketLogs asked:


Burns Anywhere, Lasts Longer, Costs Less 100% Domestic Compressed Wood Three 7-8 pound logs plus fire starters per box Get higher BTUs with no termites, borers, bark or dirt Minimal ash, soot and creosote Cleanly burns in stoves, fireplaces and campfires Natural renewable resource with stable pricing

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Wood & Waste Oil Burning stove

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
beyondupnorth asked:


Wood stove set up to burn waste oil. Here is a short vieo of her running at about 850 f Used oil is fed at 40 psi by shop air through a screen and filter, then though a flow control needle valve into a chamber where it is mixed with shop air at 15 to 20 psi and then injected into a wood stove through a pressure washer nozzle. I figure this is reducing the wood consumed by 50% or so. At some point I may use the feed and filter system to supply a oil only stove. I’m going to see how my …

What causes wood burning stoves to drip black tar down the outside of the chimney?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
mary f asked:


Our stove releases smoke into the house when we open the stove door, it also has a black goo that runs down the chimney.

Ceiling Fans: Don’t Underestimate Their Impact

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Craig Thornburrow asked:




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Pellet Stoves Are Cost Effective

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
David Fishman asked:


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. Some antique wooden stoves can be used for the purpose of heating and cooking even today. Wood stoves are used for household cooking needs as well as for heating purposes.

One of the purposes of a wood burning stove was to enclose the fire so to generate more heat and make the heating more efficient. A wood stove is often used for heating rooms or cooking food.

They are made up of cast iron and other strong metals and are sturdy enough to handle the amount of heat generated. A stove uses other sources of fuel to burn and make heat, many use wood or pellets. Wood stoves are also used to heat homes apart from their cooking function. Some come with glass panes that can handle the heat but adds a nice touch when you see the flame.

It is important to know what types of fuel your particular type of burning stove can use and what cannot be used safely. When purchasing a pellet stove or a wood burning stove, there are many factors to consider before making the purchase. There are a few things to think about before purchasing and installing a wood burning stove in your home. After calculating the installation space understanding how to keep all the combustible items safe you need to hook up the chimney so the smoke is directed to the outside.

Want something different than carrying in wood, cutting wood and storing it, then try out the new pellet stoves, you can store the pellet easily, there is no cutting, no mess, but it gives you the feel of a wood burning stove. When looking at wood stoves and pellet stoves the pellet stoves are a little more expensive but the plus side is that they come ready to use, they are cleaner and easier to use. This is 20% less efficient than wood pellet or corn stoves. Pellet stoves are very easy to use, you don’t need to cut wood all you need to do is open the bag of pellets and poor them in, the auger will move the pellets as needed to be burned. Pellet stoves have a mechanical part that feeds the fire when needed; you do not have to go near the hot flame. You can get the pellets anywhere today, most of the major hardware stores carry the easily to carry bags. Stove are cheaper and you can use them with a cheaper fuel source such as pellets, firewood or any other type of materials.

Antique wood stoves are collector’s items that are very valuable to some people. There are many different types of antique wood stoves available. Today you can find the stoves in local household stores, furniture stores and many stores that sell antiques.

Some of the older wood stoves are considered antiques, and many people use these pieces as decoration purposes only. Many antique pieces from the past are available for sale today in different antique shops and on the Internet.

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