cedarman
ArboristSite Operative
hey guys,
lit my stove for the first time this season. this is actually my first season for I didnt start heating with wood till feb of last yr.... anyway
I think I under estimated how much heat is in my seasoned wood. I packed the woodstove with my seasoned wood and in 25 minutes It was all you could do to stand in front of the stove. Last yr. I had to keep the stove pretty stoked to keep any heat for I was using unseasoned wood, the stove is a heavy duty stove and can take the heat, however I dont think the reclaimer can.
when the stove was lit and at its hottest, the fan on the reclaimer cut off. I shut the fire down via damper and it cut back on automatically when it cooled down. Now the thing does its own thing and runs 24/7. wont cut off unless i unplug it. Im guessing fried thermostat.
Its under warranty but Im thinking about just taking it out and doing away with it. its a shame because it really is a nice. my FIL has had the same one in his stove for 20 yrs.
Im going to send this one back and get a new one for it is under warranty, but i'll probably sell it or throw it on the shelf
any advice is appreciated
lit my stove for the first time this season. this is actually my first season for I didnt start heating with wood till feb of last yr.... anyway
I think I under estimated how much heat is in my seasoned wood. I packed the woodstove with my seasoned wood and in 25 minutes It was all you could do to stand in front of the stove. Last yr. I had to keep the stove pretty stoked to keep any heat for I was using unseasoned wood, the stove is a heavy duty stove and can take the heat, however I dont think the reclaimer can.
when the stove was lit and at its hottest, the fan on the reclaimer cut off. I shut the fire down via damper and it cut back on automatically when it cooled down. Now the thing does its own thing and runs 24/7. wont cut off unless i unplug it. Im guessing fried thermostat.
Its under warranty but Im thinking about just taking it out and doing away with it. its a shame because it really is a nice. my FIL has had the same one in his stove for 20 yrs.
Im going to send this one back and get a new one for it is under warranty, but i'll probably sell it or throw it on the shelf
any advice is appreciated
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