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Title: It's cold out there
Post by: Jack72 on December 12, 2013, 06:45:24 AM
0 in Illinois    Yikes    I don't mind watching the stove from camera today ;)
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Anybody colder I'm sure
what's everybody else's temps
It was -4 early last night

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Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: hondaracer2oo4 on December 12, 2013, 07:05:42 AM
Here in Central NH its not quite as cold. It was 10* about an hour ago when I went to load up for the day. It is suppose to get down to -3* Monday night which will be the coldest and then we finally warm up. It has been unseasonably cold so far this year in NH. Temps have been averaging 10-15* below the averages for this time of year. I hope it gets warm soon. When it gets this cold stuff starts to break.
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: koutsman on December 12, 2013, 07:09:43 AM
-7below with a-25 wind chill here N.W. Indiana=======Burrrrrrr
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: AirForcePOL on December 12, 2013, 07:17:57 AM
Yep, 0 where I live in Illinois as well.  What part of Illinois do you live in?
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: swede on December 12, 2013, 07:23:05 AM
-29 actual with -40+ windchill factor a couple of nights ago here in northern MN.  Gives the stove a good workout
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: hondaracer2oo4 on December 12, 2013, 07:31:51 AM
Swede, with temps like that how much wood do you have to load and how many hours are you going?
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: Brad on December 12, 2013, 07:36:10 AM
We had -26 for a few mornings recently here in MN.  I'm in N Central MN. A little warmer than swede but not much.  The wood pile has taken a pretty big hit that last 2 weeks...
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: Maxfli on December 12, 2013, 07:57:05 AM
Been - 20 during the day time highs and - 30at night for the last week straight.. First year using a owb.. Can already see my wood pile is no going to last the whole winter.. Not a good feeling
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: AirForcePOL on December 12, 2013, 08:09:58 AM
Brrrrrrr..... I'm glad it deosn't get that cold here!
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: fryedaddy on December 12, 2013, 08:27:17 AM
We're having a cold spell lately, 25 degrees this week.
Foothills - N.C.
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: Roger2561 on December 12, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
Hondracer, How's that OWB running for you in these chilled temps?  You had it warm this morning.  I had 5F this morning.  Here in the Upper Valley the temps tied for the coldest night so far.  It's supposed to get around -4 to -5 later in the weekend.  Plus, it looks like snow is on the way for the weekend.  I hope it does, it'll provide some ground cover.   Roger
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: AirForcePOL on December 12, 2013, 09:43:07 AM
We're supposed to get some snow tomorrow in central Illinois.  They are calling for 3-5 inches.  Just in time for deer hunting this weekend  :thumbup:
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: Forever24 on December 12, 2013, 11:26:05 AM
Northern Illinois checking in at -7 last night and -23 wind chill. Brrrrrrr
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: uncle Dave on December 12, 2013, 11:41:29 AM
South east Indiana- this morning 5:00am 7 degrees steady wind out of the west. Its cold!!
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: hondaracer2oo4 on December 12, 2013, 12:08:36 PM
Roger, OWB is doing fine, just likes the wood at these temps. Loaded 5 pieces for a 12 hour run last night and came out after 14 hours and had a few coals left in the bottom. Water temp was at 138*. I usually can get by on 3-3.5 pieces per load this time of year. Hopefully we have some warmer than usual temps later in the year to make up for this.
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: MattyNH on December 12, 2013, 03:13:07 PM
I had a low of 7F this am.. Right now its 10F@ 5:12 pm..Im sure Ill beat the 7F that I had this am..That below 0 cold is just stupid cold lol..
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: hoardac on December 12, 2013, 06:12:09 PM
-11 and falling was cold at work today but toasty in the house.
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: Acetylene420 on December 12, 2013, 06:28:20 PM
It's been below average up here in the wilderness of Maine. It's 4 out right now and the high today was 11.

It's supposed to be -5 tonite and 5 or 6 tomorrow.

I can also see my wood pile shrinking much faster than I thought it would.

Time to head out back and cut some yellow birch. I've got some monsters out there. They burn pretty damn good actually. Even green.
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: baldwin racing on December 12, 2013, 07:32:47 PM
we were -3f this morning in northern ny may see -15f Friday night.... my thermo-control will be working in these colder temps.... :thumbup:

kelly
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: swede on December 12, 2013, 08:26:37 PM
Swede, with temps like that how much wood do you have to load and how many hours are you going?

At dark around 5 I fill it full.  Go out at first light around 7 and add wood in the morning.  It goes through alot of wood at these temps
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: hondaracer2oo4 on December 12, 2013, 09:15:38 PM
Boy I bet!!!
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: stratton on December 13, 2013, 02:25:25 AM
Maxfli
Can you post info on your DAHL I cant find any info on brand. I need help with my addiction….
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: Maxfli on December 13, 2013, 07:07:38 AM
(http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz339/dbesselt/Mobile%20Uploads/20130712_121303.jpg) (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/dbesselt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20130712_121303.jpg.html)

I really know nothing about the Dahl except for the info on the front of the stove... And the fact that it's burning a ton of wood.. But hey its —38c and my house is warm..
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: chillyhiker on December 13, 2013, 07:20:28 AM
Roger, OWB is doing fine, just likes the wood at these temps. Loaded 5 pieces for a 12 hour run last night and came out after 14 hours and had a few coals left in the bottom. Water temp was at 138*. I usually can get by on 3-3.5 pieces per load this time of year. Hopefully we have some warmer than usual temps later in the year to make up for this.

Hondaracer2004 just curious how big  are your pieces? and what kind of load is your stove provinging? I know you have and older house but I thinink Im puttung to much wood in mine. And when you come out to fill it what is your water temp at that point? thanks
Title: Re: It's cold out there
Post by: stratton on December 14, 2013, 01:21:47 AM
Maxfli
thanks for info...