Definitely not a chimney pipe expert, but something like this MIGHT work...???Yep that is exactly what I need but what could cover the clean out part is that a cap in the pic?
chimney pipe cap
Or this....
Stove pipe Tee with cap
Definitely not a chimney pipe expert, but something like this MIGHT work...???Yep that is exactly what I need but what could cover the clean out part is that a cap in the pic?
From ALL the videos and articles about firewood I have seen/read, less than 20% is the standard recommended moisture content of firewood.So I got my moisture meter now that oak everyone was concerned with is 12%-12.9% so definitely not ideal but I’m sure it could be worse
Same boat I'm in! I have a fireplace, but its just for looks apparently. I've been looking at getting an insert.It's sounding more and more tempting for me to add one. The heat pump alone will keep up until 10‐15° or so, then the auxiliary electric heat has to kick in...
Maybe a fisher? They don't make them anymore but see inserts for sell alot. The freestanding stoves seem to go for way moreSame boat I'm in! I have a fireplace, but its just for looks apparently. I've been looking at getting an insert.
Any suggestions on brands guys?
So I got my moisture meter now that oak everyone was concerned with is 12%-12.9% so definitely not ideal but I’m sure it could be worse
I've seen the same thing as t-squared, below 20% is optimal. I have also seen claims that below 15% is too dry!From ALL the videos and articles about firewood I have seen/read, less than 20% is the standard recommended moisture content of firewood.
To properly check it, you should split a larger piece and check the fresh split surface in the middle of it's length.
Is your current model a direct vent, with a glass front and all the heat exits out a vent to the outside?Same boat I'm in! I have a fireplace, but its just for looks apparently. I've been looking at getting an insert.
Any suggestions on brands guys?
Wandering off the current topic, but....Wish we had natural gas at the new place, but it's all electric and very remote.
Yes, direct vent, glass front but it does have a blower. I honestly haven't used it. Didn't have a chance to get any wood last year (moved in November last year). I've been told it won't be great for heat. That room has a vaulted ceiling, so I have to overcome that as well. I have read that it can't burn with rhe doors shut because they are tempered glass and they can't handle the heat. My wifw is freaking because the hearth isn't very deep and then carpet. The insert seems safer with the door shut.Is your current model a direct vent, with a glass front and all the heat exits out a vent to the outside?
I had one of these on my last house (natural gas) and removed it and put in a ventless, where it has an open front and all of the heat stays inside the house. It put out an incredible amount of heat.
Wish we had natural gas at the new place, but it's all electric and very remote.
Wandering off the current topic, but....
Man, in this day and age, that would make me nervous. Do you have, or are you planning on adding, a generator of some sort? In total electric situations, a decent sized generator that is multi-fuel is a must.
Thread drift!Yes, direct vent, glass front but it does have a blower. I honestly haven't used it. Didn't have a chance to get any wood last year (moved in November last year). I've been told it won't be great for heat. That room has a vaulted ceiling, so I have to overcome that as well. I have read that it can't burn with rhe doors shut because they are tempered glass and they can't handle the heat. My wifw is freaking because the hearth isn't very deep and then carpet. The insert seems safer with the door shut.
The inserts look pricey and now have all the dang emission BS. Thats just what I want, a catalytic converter for my fireplace!
I am all electric as well. The 27kw back up generator with a 500 gal propane tank took priority over the fireplace this year. I also got a tankless propane water heater since I had the tank now. I held off getting a deer last year and we kept bare bones in the fridge/freezer in case of lost power like in June in some areas. We are stocked now!
Yeah the backup generator will only run for 5 days at 100% and maybe 2 weeks at 50%. If I'm not trying to heat, I could get more maybe. I'm going to get a small 5-7kw propane generator to hook into my panel and get a port in the propane line for a true SHTF. Just enough to power my well pump, freezers and fridge and a couple led lights. That should sip the propane and extend my time. I even thought about a remote start generator and only turn it on a couple times a day.Thread drift!
We lost power for a few days when the tornadoes came thru, but I already had my generator setup. I opted against the Generac with a 500 gallon propane tank, not only due to having to add a propane tank, but I researched how quickly it'll suck down that tank.
I picked up a 13kw unit that'll run on gas or propane (even grabbed a spare when it was on sale again). I keep enough gas on hand to run it a week. My mom is on propane, so for her, it made sense to have it run off her existing tank.
Your fireplace is wood burning I take it? IIRC, the ventless natural gas fireplace insert wasn't that expensive (but this was back in 2009), it was the tile around it and new mantle that brought the cost up a bit.
I like that grass! Wish my fields up north would support a prairie. I would need to fertilize the sand.View attachment 326226got a load of elm yesterday. Just glad I don't need to split it
Not even sure what kinda grass this is. Just old cow pasture. Alot of cedar popping up in that grass. Keeps going itll make a heck of deer bedding area.I like that grass! Wish my fields up north would support a prairie. I would need to fertilize the sand.
20" seems to be a good all-around size for me.Any saw size that I should get as a do it all saw? Not planning on taking down giant trees as of right now. I have a 16” ego electric saw lol obviously that isn’t going to cut it. Was looking at the farmhand / rancher series saws I have no allegiance to any brands my only gas outdoor gear as of right now is an echo leaf blower
I went with the Stihl MS261C in 20". I was told by a pro to get the 250 and just pitch it if it gets too expensive to repair and buy a new one. He said that's what they do. I couldn't help myself and wanted the extra power!Any saw size that I should get as a do it all saw? Not planning on taking down giant trees as of right now. I have a 16” ego electric saw lol obviously that isn’t going to cut it. Was looking at the farmhand / rancher series saws I have no allegiance to any brands my only gas outdoor gear as of right now is an echo leaf blower
The annoyance I ran into with gas outdoor gear was different equipment calling for different gas:oil fuel ratios. I'm waiting for my string trimmer to die so I can buy a Stihl brand to match my chainsaws.Any saw size that I should get as a do it all saw? Not planning on taking down giant trees as of right now. I have a 16” ego electric saw lol obviously that isn’t going to cut it. Was looking at the farmhand / rancher series saws I have no allegiance to any brands my only gas outdoor gear as of right now is an echo leaf blower