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Fire Wood / Re: craigslist wood for sale
« on: February 18, 2015, 08:46:08 AM »
I burn a fair amount of ash and I love it..  easy splitting by hand and burns real good.  That seems like a decent deal....

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General Discussion / Re: Is the sheet about to hit the fan
« on: February 17, 2015, 06:44:22 PM »
$17,000, that is crazy. You must live on a lake or something...  My 150 acres is a fraction of that. I realize location is key here and obviously where your at land values must be sky high. Holy moly.

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You guys crack me up!  I think you have inhaled too much smoke...  I mean "steam"....

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I don't get it either...  my father in law has a burn barrel that he uses "at night" ..   Just because people have been doing this for years does not make it right.

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Fire Wood / Re: Wood Consumption vs. Application
« on: February 14, 2015, 08:45:43 PM »
Any MN Wild fans here?  spent half my life on the rink and can't get enough hockey!  tough start for the Wild but we're climbing our way back up! 

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Great
« on: February 12, 2015, 06:20:00 PM »
I'm near JWood and we had tons of snow last year. This year not so much. I've been able to get out to my woods all winter with no issues. Last year was not able to get out there until April.  Could use the moisture for my pastures but still plenty of winter left.  Take it easy out there.

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I would find a good dealer and stick with a reputable mfg. I have no idea which one is better between the 2 you mentioned but it's going to be important to find a dealer you trust. With ANY mfg you will have issues and there will be a learning curve to get the thing dialed in.  All the guys you mentioned will certainly do the job.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: FU ""gylawiera""
« on: February 12, 2015, 01:23:18 PM »
Nice work fellas!

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Regulations / Re: Final EPA ruling
« on: February 09, 2015, 09:05:30 PM »


I don't think I once said people were complaining to the EPA directly that's not how it works! It starts with town meetings, township meetings, city council meetings etc. What is brought up at those meetings is what goes to the next level. Enough people complain they will find a way to change what's allowed. Just like (your neighbors Chevy that has loud exhaust) and now there are vehicle noise laws because enough people thought it was a problem. The EPA is all about enforcement. It wasnt a guy working there sitting in a suit who came up with the idea to ban OWB because I would bet no body working there has never delt with a boiler.
[/quote] well said Jwood! :post:

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Wives
« on: February 08, 2015, 09:24:51 AM »
whether its cutting wood,stoking the stove,doing construction work or bringing up the kids
one thing is clear,
if your a man  ,your a dumbass
you don`t know anything.
and you can be sure when god gave out the brains he ran low
so he went to dollar king and bought the guys there
so lets not argue cause we just can`t win >:(
That right there is some funny stuff and very true. Most certainly is true in my house, my brothers house and any of the dudes I know!  I feel better now that it's not just isolated to my neck of the woods!!

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Fire Wood / Re: would it be worth it?
« on: January 26, 2015, 02:08:36 PM »
We've been clearing a swath thru our wood for some new fencing and in the process have taken down some poplar..  Some if it is pretty good size, like 30" diameter stuff.   Anyway, I split it up pretty small and throw it in the boiler and it burns pretty darn good.  I mix it in with some ash and oak and I still get real good burn times..  So, I would not be afraid burn it at all, especially if they will deliver it..  Does not get much better than that...

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: What happened to Scott7m?
« on: January 25, 2015, 08:34:22 PM »
I've wondered the same thing. I always enjoyed reading what he had to say.

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Hello,

I will chime in.  I live in Northern MN and I fire the boiler up in Oct and sometimes don't shut it down until June.  I don't know exactly how many cord I burn but I can tell you it's a lot.  If I have to guess I would say between 12-15, maybe more.  It's obviously a HUGE commitment and one really has to enjoy handling wood and all that comes with that.  To keep warm it's just what you do. This year we don't have much snow so I'm out in my woods nearly every weekend. I don't know if I will ever get to a point where I am 2 years ahead but I'm really only focused on 1 season at a time.  I burn mostly "green" oak, ash and popple and I split it by hand and it works just fine.  When I do find a good deal on a truck load I buy it and that helps cut down on the trips to the woods so that saves me a little time too.
I agree with that except I like dry wood - less smoke.

I measured the shed and stacks for this winter and I had 12 cords.  I think I went thru all of that and maybe a little more last winter.  This is heating a 1500 sf well insulated ranch with basement and a 1200 sf garage and dhw.  I think the garage uses 3/4 of the load. 

I burn a good mix of dry wood.  Some oak, some box elder, a lot of elm and cherry depending on the year.  I have managed to get about 25 cord split and stacked in back right now and am still cutting with little snow this winter.  Probably will be 3 years ahead by May.  I cut 18-24" and split once over 12" or to make manageable.
I certainly would prefer to burn dry wood but unfortunately I burn what I can.  I have been cutting as much dead fall in our woods as I can and do mix that in with the green stuff.  Everyone around me burns wood and I don't really have any "neighbors" so if the green stuff smokes a bit more so be it..

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Hello,

I will chime in.  I live in Northern MN and I fire the boiler up in Oct and sometimes don't shut it down until June.  I don't know exactly how many cord I burn but I can tell you it's a lot.  If I have to guess I would say between 12-15, maybe more.  It's obviously a HUGE commitment and one really has to enjoy handling wood and all that comes with that.  To keep warm it's just what you do. This year we don't have much snow so I'm out in my woods nearly every weekend. I don't know if I will ever get to a point where I am 2 years ahead but I'm really only focused on 1 season at a time.  I burn mostly "green" oak, ash and popple and I split it by hand and it works just fine.  When I do find a good deal on a truck load I buy it and that helps cut down on the trips to the woods so that saves me a little time too.

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Hardy / Re: Hardy Update
« on: January 18, 2015, 05:38:08 PM »
D2082. I read you are a new Hardy owner. Welcome to the site. I've learned a ton from the fellas on here.  you made a good decision to run with the hardy.  As you will find out from reading here ALL mfg's seem to have issues pop up from time to time. I have had a couple myself but as each season passes you will learn how to get things fine tuned and learn what not to do.  The only time I get nervous is when I have to leave town and have someone else take care of MY stove.  It will become such a big part of what you do and you become very attached. I would think others would agree with me. Anyway, if you have questions post it and someone will be around to offer help!  Happy burnin'!

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