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Natures Comfort / Re: Chimney burn out
« on: March 28, 2009, 07:24:01 AM »
I got an email from NC saying what I'm seeing is normal and the next design will move the bottom of the chimney up 6 inches from the bottom of the fire box.
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Natures Comfort / Re: Chimney burn out
« on: March 21, 2009, 08:49:40 AM »
I have used some coal which I got for free from a home which no longer used it.
It works well if you start with a good bed coals to start.
I called my dealer about the 150 limit on the thermostat because up here are HW heating systems are designed to run at 180. He called the company and they told him to cut the nib off the thermostat and turn it past the stop. I tuned it to come on at 150 and go off at 170. That's worked fine.
Since temps have moderated to 20's at night and upper 30's to 40's during the day I use about 1/2 the wood I used in mid winter when temps were below zero at night and teens during the day.
It works well if you start with a good bed coals to start.
I called my dealer about the 150 limit on the thermostat because up here are HW heating systems are designed to run at 180. He called the company and they told him to cut the nib off the thermostat and turn it past the stop. I tuned it to come on at 150 and go off at 170. That's worked fine.
Since temps have moderated to 20's at night and upper 30's to 40's during the day I use about 1/2 the wood I used in mid winter when temps were below zero at night and teens during the day.
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Natures Comfort / Re: Chimney burn out
« on: March 20, 2009, 01:04:23 PM »
8 chords is a pretty rough estimate since I don't stack very neat and it's all round wood. I'm not into splitting.
But yes I'm basing it on 128 cubic feet. Mostly Elm with some ash, maple and about 2 chords of pine and red cedar.
I just got an email from the company saying their looking into my problem and will get back to me.
The person needed was not in the office but out delivering stoves.
I have not had a problem with getting an even burn but I agree the distance between the bricks is too large.
I find a lot of big chunks in with the ashes.
But yes I'm basing it on 128 cubic feet. Mostly Elm with some ash, maple and about 2 chords of pine and red cedar.
I just got an email from the company saying their looking into my problem and will get back to me.
The person needed was not in the office but out delivering stoves.
I have not had a problem with getting an even burn but I agree the distance between the bricks is too large.
I find a lot of big chunks in with the ashes.
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Natures Comfort / Chimney burn out
« on: March 19, 2009, 10:29:46 AM »
I installed a NC175 last Oct.
I've noticed the chimney is burning out at the bottom.
I suspect it's the torch like flame you get at the first air port that's doing this
I've emailed the company with no reply.
I've seen that some people here have discussed blocking the first air port with a pipe.
Was that recommended to prevent this issue?
I suppose it doesn't make much difference since the back side of the chimney is up a foot off the bottom but it doesn't look very good.
I'm going to try the pipe trick.
Other than this the unit has been working very well. I live in central VT and have used about 8 chord this year. 2 of that was SW.
I've noticed the chimney is burning out at the bottom.
I suspect it's the torch like flame you get at the first air port that's doing this
I've emailed the company with no reply.
I've seen that some people here have discussed blocking the first air port with a pipe.
Was that recommended to prevent this issue?
I suppose it doesn't make much difference since the back side of the chimney is up a foot off the bottom but it doesn't look very good.
I'm going to try the pipe trick.
Other than this the unit has been working very well. I live in central VT and have used about 8 chord this year. 2 of that was SW.
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