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General Discussion / Re: anyone with a carport for a wood shed?
« on: February 20, 2011, 07:28:46 AM »
I have a 10'x20' and it works fine to keep the weather off, it is convenient to use.
My only concern is for drying the wood. The only way to get really good airflow would be to remove the front and rear "doors", and I fear that if I do so, in a strong wind the thing will turn into a parachute and end up in the neighbour's yard.
With both doors closed it has withstood some very strong winds - it is well secured to the ground. Also don't buy a cheapo - I've seen many of them tattered & torn or in a twisted heap after a heavy wind.
My only concern is for drying the wood. The only way to get really good airflow would be to remove the front and rear "doors", and I fear that if I do so, in a strong wind the thing will turn into a parachute and end up in the neighbour's yard.
With both doors closed it has withstood some very strong winds - it is well secured to the ground. Also don't buy a cheapo - I've seen many of them tattered & torn or in a twisted heap after a heavy wind.
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Heatmor / Re: Contemplating an OWB
« on: January 14, 2011, 05:27:06 PM »
As far as distance from the house, in my experience if you use the right type of piping, it is very expensive. You will have to balance the cost against having the wood mess and smoke farther from the house.
I would say if you like cutting wood and have a supply of your own, you will like having an OWB.
I would say if you like cutting wood and have a supply of your own, you will like having an OWB.
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Heatmor / Re: Heatmor 200
« on: January 14, 2011, 05:20:52 PM »
In my limited experience with my Heatmor 100, a nice bed of coals is fine, but not a thick bed of ashes. Too much ash will reduce the flow from the blower significantly. Try taking out some ashes and reduce the coal bed a bit. Mine runs fine with very little coal bed.
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General Discussion / Re: Damper in the chimney???
« on: January 02, 2011, 06:54:55 PM »
judds, how about adding a bit of weight to the flapper? Do you think that might help?
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General Discussion / Re: Damper in the chimney???
« on: January 02, 2011, 03:31:19 PM »
I have also been thinking about an exhaust damper. I have a Heatmor. It works fine but I have trouble controlling the fire in very windy conditions, sometimes the water will overheat. During a recent strong wind I put a piece of steel plate with a 4" hole over the 8" stovepipe, which restricted the exhaust flow and did a good job preventing overheating. I have left the plate on since then and have been using noticeably less wood. In my way of thinking, a weighted damper that would keep closed except when pushed open by the flow of combustion gas when the blower is on would help.
Any other thoughts on this issue?
Any other thoughts on this issue?
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