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  1. lobsta1

    What size logs to put in wood stove

    Modern EPA stoves need, no make that MUST have seasoned wood!!!!!! If you don't already have your 2010/2011 wood already cut, split & stacked, then next winter with a new EPA stove will be an exercise in frustration. That is assuming you will be burning hardwood. What will happen is you will...
  2. lobsta1

    Surprises in the middle of a tree.

    Just found this in an oak I was splitting Saturday. Actually my chain found it when I was bucking the log up Friday. Al
  3. lobsta1

    Wood drying questions from a new guy

    Maine is a LOT different than NC. I've been burning for 35 years now & two years ago I switched from an old Russo to a new EPA stove. What burned in the old stove is an exercise in frustration in the new stove. I do burn a lot of red oak & keep it under an open 3-sided lean-to. I've found that...
  4. lobsta1

    Wood Stove Advice???

    Forget the Vogeljunk. PE makes VERY good stoves & they stand behind them. Englander 30 is a very good basic no frills stove. DO NOT undersize the stove. New EPA stoves are NOT like the old Fishers & Russos. They absolutely MUST, MUST, MUST have fully seasomed wood!!!! When the temp drops & you...
  5. lobsta1

    burning locoust

    Every one raves about locust. I hate it. Unless you can stack it loosely in a single row out in the sun & wind, it does NOT season easily. With the new EPA stoves, the number one problem that people seem to complain about is excessive buildup of coals. Now you are adding in a wood noted for the...
  6. lobsta1

    Is this too much creosote? I think so...

    Well, that is about 4 times as much as what I had after about 8 cords. That included a bunch of oak & locust (locust I call the wood from hell) split & stacked for over 18 months under a high cover. Due to space considerations the stack was about 7' high & 5' deep by 12' long so even though open...
  7. lobsta1

    Where is the best place to reduce a flue size from 8" to 6"?

    Kong, The following quote is from: http://www.chimneysweeponline.com/library.htm They are a very good source of info. Look at in particular over sized wood stove chimneys & Installing wood stove chimney liners. Remember, the new stoves MUST have really seasoned wood & the air flow &...
  8. lobsta1

    Frustraited about the whole thing.

    Before I did anything else, I would uncouple the pump & see how the motor starts. Al
  9. lobsta1

    Frustraited about the whole thing.

    How cold was it when you were trying to start it? I have a Honda 5.5/6 hp(?) chinese clone on my splitter. When trying to start it at 15 degrees, it was like pulling salt water taffy! Last summer I replaced the hydraulic oil with generic Autozone oil. Don't know the weight, but it is...
  10. lobsta1

    Comparing New Wood Stoves with Old and estimating needs.

    Yes you will cut wood consumption by about 20%. Yes the new stove will run much hotter. No, you don't want to under size the new stove. Most important of all, forget all your ideas on what you consider "seasoned" wood. The new EPA rated stoves MUST have seasoned wood. Reason I say don't...
  11. lobsta1

    wood stove help

    Cambium, I am amazed your inspector passed your install. It looks like you have a UL listed stove so you meet the rear clearance. From the foto though it looks like you are to close to the corners of the stove. Also, your stove should have called for either a particular R factor for floor...
  12. lobsta1

    wood shed ideas on a budget.

    You can google for pallet wood sheds. Here is one site. Al http://summerville-novascotia.com/PalletShed/
  13. lobsta1

    Crusty sap deposits cause creosote?

    My guess would be that oak that was just cut last spring would be the cause of creosote build up. Al
  14. lobsta1

    Injuries or chronic problems related to wood harvesting/splitting

    Well, I'm 61, 5'6" & about 160 lbs. Two months ago I was bucking 4' diameter (& a little more at the butt) oak logs. Noodled down into thirds to try & make them little more manageable. HA! Didn't notice until next day how sore my knee was. Doctor said I have a minor tear in the meniscus...
  15. lobsta1

    Old vs New wood stove

    There is something wrong with either your stove (cracked top section not allowing secondary burn maybe), improper installation or wet wood. New EPA stoves create most of their heat from the secondary burning of the gases being released from from the primary burning of the fuel. Secondary burn...
  16. lobsta1

    Help wiring a blower, heat switch, and rheostat

    Instead of a simple on/off thermodisc, I would suggest one with about a 20 degree range. I know I've located them before for short money but this is the only one [I] could locate quickly as an example. Al http://www.northlineexpress.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=5TH-TR-THERMO
  17. lobsta1

    Old vs New wood stove

    I think 10% less on average might be a more realistic figure. The most striking difference is the wood MUST be seasoned. Otherwise you will be fighting a never ending (& frustrating) battle of excessive coals building up. What's amazing is how little heat is given off by the coals. Al
  18. lobsta1

    Regency wood insert

    EPA rated stoves are NOT your father's stove. You MUST use well seasoned wood! Excessive coaling appears to be the number 1 complaint. (For me also) In my old Russo, I could practically cut down a tree & throw it in the stove. Not anymore. I've got two year old locust I call the wood from...
  19. lobsta1

    Hydraulic Fluids for Splitter ???

    Last summer I had the hi pressure hose blow out & spew oil all over the place. I didn't realize how fast this 61 year old body could move as I jumped up & shut it down. Turned away & heard a poof!. Looked back & saw the fluid hitting the motor had ignited. THEN this 61 year old body moved into...
  20. lobsta1

    Makita DCS6401 oil leakage question

    This is what Scott gave me for info when my 6401 was leaking. Ordered from him with quick shipping.
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