Jan
31
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Ellie asked:
rly years there was only one way to heat your home. That was wood. We have found that we can heat our homes with many different sources of energy. Today we have electric, natural gas, propane, fireplace and even wood stoves. With the rising costs of all of these choices consumers are trying to conserve so they find themselves reverting back to wood heat. To supply the wood to homes with wood stoves and fireplaces it has to be cut to down to size. There are many ways to cut wood such as an ax, chain saw, sledge hammer and wedge, and even a wood splitter.
The most effective way of cutting wood in large sums is to purchase a wood splitter. This allows your wood to be split with ease. First the trees have to be cut down and trimmed so when the wood is placed in the splitter it will not sling these objects back at the person operating it. They then cut the tree into smaller logs with a chain saw so the wood will fit with ease. Each machine has an allowance for different size logs. Be sure to reference this when deciding which splitter to purchase. You want your logs to match your stove or fireplace with room to allow air flow.
Once you have your wood cut into smaller logs it is time to insert them into the wood splitter. Each splitter running on a different source of energy whether it be electric, gas, or hydraulic they will still have safety\’s. Each machine is operated by a press of a button. So once you are sure everyone has their hands away from the machine you may go ahead engage the splitter. You will find that it moves swiftly and splits the wood with ease.
There are many resources in which to find out information about wood splitters such as the Internet. The websites that you review can give you suggestions on what type of wood splitter would be best for the type of job that you have to do. The prices of wood splitters can be anywhere from $99.00 for an easy splitter that is mainly used by an individual for home use up to a couple thousand dollars for a much larger job done by companies that supply wood to consumers. You are sure to find the information that you need in order to make an informative decision on the type of wood splitter that you would need.
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rly years there was only one way to heat your home. That was wood. We have found that we can heat our homes with many different sources of energy. Today we have electric, natural gas, propane, fireplace and even wood stoves. With the rising costs of all of these choices consumers are trying to conserve so they find themselves reverting back to wood heat. To supply the wood to homes with wood stoves and fireplaces it has to be cut to down to size. There are many ways to cut wood such as an ax, chain saw, sledge hammer and wedge, and even a wood splitter.
The most effective way of cutting wood in large sums is to purchase a wood splitter. This allows your wood to be split with ease. First the trees have to be cut down and trimmed so when the wood is placed in the splitter it will not sling these objects back at the person operating it. They then cut the tree into smaller logs with a chain saw so the wood will fit with ease. Each machine has an allowance for different size logs. Be sure to reference this when deciding which splitter to purchase. You want your logs to match your stove or fireplace with room to allow air flow.
Once you have your wood cut into smaller logs it is time to insert them into the wood splitter. Each splitter running on a different source of energy whether it be electric, gas, or hydraulic they will still have safety\’s. Each machine is operated by a press of a button. So once you are sure everyone has their hands away from the machine you may go ahead engage the splitter. You will find that it moves swiftly and splits the wood with ease.
There are many resources in which to find out information about wood splitters such as the Internet. The websites that you review can give you suggestions on what type of wood splitter would be best for the type of job that you have to do. The prices of wood splitters can be anywhere from $99.00 for an easy splitter that is mainly used by an individual for home use up to a couple thousand dollars for a much larger job done by companies that supply wood to consumers. You are sure to find the information that you need in order to make an informative decision on the type of wood splitter that you would need.
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Jan
29
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Ariel Vanderhorst asked:
That depends on the stove you have in your mind’s eye. The old-fashioned, pot-belly stoves that appear in most Western movies didn’t do the atmosphere any favors. But today’s wood burning stoves, engineered with fuel economy in mind, are a different story.
Back in the days of cowboys and general stores, wood stoves could have been mistaken for indoor smokestacks–and that wouldn’t have been too far from the truth. But modern stoves are actually one of the “greenest” sources of radiant heat available to home owners today. Here are some of the big reasons why.
Let’s start with a little history. In the early 20th century, even the most efficient wood burning stoves left a lot to be desired and it wasn’t hard to tell. The smoky haze these stoves produced was a telltale sign that an unknowing home owner was literally giving the torch to his heating budget. Fortunately, there has been a revolution in stove design since those days.
Around 1990, there was a growing interest in alternative heating sources, caused by the rising awareness of the impact of fossil fuels (oil, coal) on the environment. In addition, the goal of energy self-sufficiency caused home owners to reevaluate wood stoves as a heating method. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) got involved, instituting demanding emissions standards to make sure that new stoves would be kind to the environment.
As new stoves were produced, engineers incorporated the EPA standards, and the “modern” wood stove came into being. Since 1990, every new wood stove is approved by the EPA, and produces a mere trickle of smoke (2-5 grams per hour) and very little ash. This amounts to a 33 percent increase in fuel efficiency over the old potbelly stoves, and a 90 percent decrease in emissions. In plain English, this means that advanced wood burning stoves burn a lot less wood and are simultaneously kinder to the planet.
At this point, a natural question would be, “Don’t wood stoves put pollutants into the atmosphere just like other heating sources–gas, oil, or coal?” The answer is nuanced. When fossil fuels are extracted from the earth and consumed, they release carbon dioxide into the environment at unhealthy levels. And after the monumental costs of extracting and producing these fuels, once they’re burned, they’re gone for good.
As a fuel source, wood is different on several counts.
Trees, like all other green plants, take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and convert it to fiber in order to grow. When trees die, and wood decomposes, this CO2 is released back into the air. But in this case, it is a natural cycle, since all trees eventually die. The same thing is true when wood is burned. Making the wood-burning cycle sustainable is the fact that wood is a renewable source of fuel.
We started this article asking the question, “Are wood stoves good for the environment?” The answer, when you compare stoves to other heating methods, is yes. Today’s stoves are fuel efficient: they produce more heat with less wood, keeping emissions to a minimum by meeting strict EPA standards. Best of all, perhaps, they don’t deprive the earth of non-renewable fossil fuels.
So, call to mind that rusty, black iron stove you saw in a Western movie, a vacation lodge, or at your grandparents. Then prepare yourself for an updated picture as you explore the world of modern wood stoves. Environmentally speaking, today’s stoves are very green.
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That depends on the stove you have in your mind’s eye. The old-fashioned, pot-belly stoves that appear in most Western movies didn’t do the atmosphere any favors. But today’s wood burning stoves, engineered with fuel economy in mind, are a different story.
Back in the days of cowboys and general stores, wood stoves could have been mistaken for indoor smokestacks–and that wouldn’t have been too far from the truth. But modern stoves are actually one of the “greenest” sources of radiant heat available to home owners today. Here are some of the big reasons why.
Let’s start with a little history. In the early 20th century, even the most efficient wood burning stoves left a lot to be desired and it wasn’t hard to tell. The smoky haze these stoves produced was a telltale sign that an unknowing home owner was literally giving the torch to his heating budget. Fortunately, there has been a revolution in stove design since those days.
Around 1990, there was a growing interest in alternative heating sources, caused by the rising awareness of the impact of fossil fuels (oil, coal) on the environment. In addition, the goal of energy self-sufficiency caused home owners to reevaluate wood stoves as a heating method. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) got involved, instituting demanding emissions standards to make sure that new stoves would be kind to the environment.
As new stoves were produced, engineers incorporated the EPA standards, and the “modern” wood stove came into being. Since 1990, every new wood stove is approved by the EPA, and produces a mere trickle of smoke (2-5 grams per hour) and very little ash. This amounts to a 33 percent increase in fuel efficiency over the old potbelly stoves, and a 90 percent decrease in emissions. In plain English, this means that advanced wood burning stoves burn a lot less wood and are simultaneously kinder to the planet.
At this point, a natural question would be, “Don’t wood stoves put pollutants into the atmosphere just like other heating sources–gas, oil, or coal?” The answer is nuanced. When fossil fuels are extracted from the earth and consumed, they release carbon dioxide into the environment at unhealthy levels. And after the monumental costs of extracting and producing these fuels, once they’re burned, they’re gone for good.
As a fuel source, wood is different on several counts.
Trees, like all other green plants, take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and convert it to fiber in order to grow. When trees die, and wood decomposes, this CO2 is released back into the air. But in this case, it is a natural cycle, since all trees eventually die. The same thing is true when wood is burned. Making the wood-burning cycle sustainable is the fact that wood is a renewable source of fuel.
We started this article asking the question, “Are wood stoves good for the environment?” The answer, when you compare stoves to other heating methods, is yes. Today’s stoves are fuel efficient: they produce more heat with less wood, keeping emissions to a minimum by meeting strict EPA standards. Best of all, perhaps, they don’t deprive the earth of non-renewable fossil fuels.
So, call to mind that rusty, black iron stove you saw in a Western movie, a vacation lodge, or at your grandparents. Then prepare yourself for an updated picture as you explore the world of modern wood stoves. Environmentally speaking, today’s stoves are very green.
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Jan
27
Advice on Wood Pellet Stoves?
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bella asked:
I am considering getting a pellet stove in my two story home. Not sure if it will heat the second floor. Looking to save money in natural gas costs. Thinking about waiting out this winter and getting one in the summer to save money on purchase and installation. Anyone out there have any experience/advice re: wood pellet stoves?
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I am considering getting a pellet stove in my two story home. Not sure if it will heat the second floor. Looking to save money in natural gas costs. Thinking about waiting out this winter and getting one in the summer to save money on purchase and installation. Anyone out there have any experience/advice re: wood pellet stoves?
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Jan
26
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James P Martin asked:
Wood pellets have become more and more popular as fuel for wood stoves in recent years. Their popularity stems from a number of reasons, not the least of which is that wood is a renewable energy source - unlike others like gas, coal and heating oil.
Wood pellets were invented in the 1970s following the oil crisis of 1973. They were a logical solution to a problem that faced not only U.S. citizens, but also home owners around the world.
Wood pellets are a byproduct of local sawmills. They are produced using untreated sawdust and shavings - leftovers from the cutting of logs into boards and other basic materials made from wood. Shavings and sawdust are dried to eliminate almost all moisture, then compressed under high temperatures and pressure. The result is a 5-10mm pellet that is ready to be burned inside a woodstove.
Those that are accustomed to using wood pellets will know that there are varying degrees of pellet quality. A poorly manufactured pellet can become loose and can even crumble causing its burn to be less than efficient.
A high quality wood pellet contains no additives or binding agents and burns long and hot. Ligin, a natural constituent present in wood, is released under the heat and pressure of the pelleting process.
It is Ligin that actually binds the small particles together to form the pellet itself. The best pellets are made from hard woods such as oak, or from a mixture of hard woods. Pellets that produce less than 1% ash per ton are considered to be premium grade, and the best pellet money can buy.
Wood pellets have proven to be good for the environment as well. Emissions from combustion are low compared the burning of traditional logs or wood. Low emissions makes the burning of wood pellets in urban areas especially attractive to wood stove owners.
If you are in the market for a wood stove, consider a wood pellet stove as a fine choice. They are economical, environmentally friendly, and produce an ambiance and heating comfort that is hard to match with any other home heating method.
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Wood pellets have become more and more popular as fuel for wood stoves in recent years. Their popularity stems from a number of reasons, not the least of which is that wood is a renewable energy source - unlike others like gas, coal and heating oil.
Wood pellets were invented in the 1970s following the oil crisis of 1973. They were a logical solution to a problem that faced not only U.S. citizens, but also home owners around the world.
Wood pellets are a byproduct of local sawmills. They are produced using untreated sawdust and shavings - leftovers from the cutting of logs into boards and other basic materials made from wood. Shavings and sawdust are dried to eliminate almost all moisture, then compressed under high temperatures and pressure. The result is a 5-10mm pellet that is ready to be burned inside a woodstove.
Those that are accustomed to using wood pellets will know that there are varying degrees of pellet quality. A poorly manufactured pellet can become loose and can even crumble causing its burn to be less than efficient.
A high quality wood pellet contains no additives or binding agents and burns long and hot. Ligin, a natural constituent present in wood, is released under the heat and pressure of the pelleting process.
It is Ligin that actually binds the small particles together to form the pellet itself. The best pellets are made from hard woods such as oak, or from a mixture of hard woods. Pellets that produce less than 1% ash per ton are considered to be premium grade, and the best pellet money can buy.
Wood pellets have proven to be good for the environment as well. Emissions from combustion are low compared the burning of traditional logs or wood. Low emissions makes the burning of wood pellets in urban areas especially attractive to wood stove owners.
If you are in the market for a wood stove, consider a wood pellet stove as a fine choice. They are economical, environmentally friendly, and produce an ambiance and heating comfort that is hard to match with any other home heating method.
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Jan
24
old wood stoves with side load vs new wood stoves that looks to fancy to do the job?
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Mandy S asked:
The old wood stove that we grew up on, ex. burned wood warm your bones and makes smoke VS new high efficency wood stoves that burns wood, little ash and little smoke. does it heat good like the old ones ? or (wood) I be sorry for changing from old style to new age?
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The old wood stove that we grew up on, ex. burned wood warm your bones and makes smoke VS new high efficency wood stoves that burns wood, little ash and little smoke. does it heat good like the old ones ? or (wood) I be sorry for changing from old style to new age?
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Jan
21
Where is the list of stores for wood cookimg stoves in our area?
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mnzylinsky asked:
We live in Oak Harbor Wa in Island Cty and we are looking for a functional woodstove that meets our home owners insurance. Needs to have aan oven.
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We live in Oak Harbor Wa in Island Cty and we are looking for a functional woodstove that meets our home owners insurance. Needs to have aan oven.
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Jan
12
Looking for information on Lilly Wood Burning Stoves. 1980 model?
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Animalcrazy asked:
Old Steel wood burning stove made by Lilly fireplace Manufactured in Natick, Massachusetts
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Old Steel wood burning stove made by Lilly fireplace Manufactured in Natick, Massachusetts
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Jan
5
What is the minimum acceptable oxygen level in a neighborhood full of exhausting pellet and wood stoves?
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skahhh asked:
Does the DEP or EPA have standards for residential neighborhoods or are there local ordinances that cover such? I have an oil burner and my house sits in a valley and the soot covers my siding and vehicles and the carbon dioxide settles in the valley?
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Does the DEP or EPA have standards for residential neighborhoods or are there local ordinances that cover such? I have an oil burner and my house sits in a valley and the soot covers my siding and vehicles and the carbon dioxide settles in the valley?
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Jan
4
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Stephanie Larkin asked:
Rising oil prices should no longer be a shock to anyone. The fear and trepidation of the uncertainty about how high they will climb is common. Planning for ways to reduce our reliability on fossil fuels is the logical next step. For those who live in the northern half of the northern hemisphere heating the home is a major concern.
Pellet stoves may be the answer for many folks. The pellet stove offers a low-cost fuel with very little mess. Unlike oil, propane, and natural gas it is not directly affected by the rising oil prices. It also does not have the mess factor associated with regular wood and coal burning stoves. Installation is fairly simple and the cost-benefit ratio is very good.
Pellet stoves cost between $800, for a low-end, basic model, and over $3000 for a more decorative, or larger model. The pellet fuel for these stoves varies in price by region, but generally runs around $225 per ton. There are many variables that must be factored in when looking at the efficiency of the pellet stove. The size of the structure being heated, the insulation factor, the regular maintenance and cleaning of the appliance and the outside temperature are all important pieces to the puzzle.
To understand the savings potential of a pellet stove, it is first important to look at the options. Electric heat can be expensive to install and the trade off in a higher electric bill may not really off-set the cost of oil. Coal is a very messy and inefficient, as well as environmentally unfriendly, method of heating. Solar heat is very “green” but expensive to install and at times very inefficient.
A wood stove or wood furnace can certainly supply the needed heat to keep a house warm through even the harshest winter. The problem is that even the cost of wood is climbing and you have to have storage for the wood, for the stored wood and the wood being burned. This translates into a lot of mess. Woods efficiency as a heat source varies depending on the type and the method of burning. If a stove is lit and allowed to burn out and cool and must be re-lit, a lot of heat is lost to reheating. The wood itself has differing BTUs depending on type. The biggest cost with a wood stove, after the cost of installing a chimney, and proper installation of the stove, is the labor. It is a labor-intensive means of heat.
That brings us to fossil fuels. Propane can be an effective heating source, but it is not a great choice for heating large areas. Natural gas is another great choice for the fireplaces or room heaters, but not as cost effective in large areas. Fuel oil is the most common full-house heating fuel. Oil furnaces were very popular a short time ago due to their convenience. You could set the thermostat and then, as long as there was oil in the tank, your house would stay at that temperature without any effort from you. That was until the prices climbed to uncomfortable, and then almost impossible, heights. Now, to heat an average home through the winter it takes around 800-900 gallons of oil. When the price was down around $1.50 per gallon, heating costs figured out to $1200-$1350 per winter. Now, with a projected price of $5.00 per gallon, that heating price tag climbs to $4000-$4500.
Now, in steps the pellet stove. For that same home to heat with pellet heat over the same winter it would consume about 3 to 4 tons of pellets. This, at the current price of $225 per ton, would come out to $675 to $900 in heating costs. Factor in the cost of a mid range pellet stove ($1500) and installation ($300) and you still have a total first year cost of only $2700. That is still a savings of $1300 off what the projected oil heating cost would be for the same time frame.
It is not hard to see the benefit of a pellet stove when the numbers are examined. The pellet stove is a very efficient heating appliance. It has very little ash production and a 40 pound bag of pellets will last 24-48 hours depending on the size of the space being heated and the temperature being maintained. Those who still need the convenience of set it and go heating will find the thermostat control on the pellet stove convenient. Many people are using a combination of oil and pellet heat to cut down on overall oil use and reduce heating costs. Burning 1 ton of pellets can reduce oil use by up to 500 gallons. This has the potential of saving the homeowner $2275 in heating costs for the winter. That savings is hard to argue or ignore.
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Rising oil prices should no longer be a shock to anyone. The fear and trepidation of the uncertainty about how high they will climb is common. Planning for ways to reduce our reliability on fossil fuels is the logical next step. For those who live in the northern half of the northern hemisphere heating the home is a major concern.
Pellet stoves may be the answer for many folks. The pellet stove offers a low-cost fuel with very little mess. Unlike oil, propane, and natural gas it is not directly affected by the rising oil prices. It also does not have the mess factor associated with regular wood and coal burning stoves. Installation is fairly simple and the cost-benefit ratio is very good.
Pellet stoves cost between $800, for a low-end, basic model, and over $3000 for a more decorative, or larger model. The pellet fuel for these stoves varies in price by region, but generally runs around $225 per ton. There are many variables that must be factored in when looking at the efficiency of the pellet stove. The size of the structure being heated, the insulation factor, the regular maintenance and cleaning of the appliance and the outside temperature are all important pieces to the puzzle.
To understand the savings potential of a pellet stove, it is first important to look at the options. Electric heat can be expensive to install and the trade off in a higher electric bill may not really off-set the cost of oil. Coal is a very messy and inefficient, as well as environmentally unfriendly, method of heating. Solar heat is very “green” but expensive to install and at times very inefficient.
A wood stove or wood furnace can certainly supply the needed heat to keep a house warm through even the harshest winter. The problem is that even the cost of wood is climbing and you have to have storage for the wood, for the stored wood and the wood being burned. This translates into a lot of mess. Woods efficiency as a heat source varies depending on the type and the method of burning. If a stove is lit and allowed to burn out and cool and must be re-lit, a lot of heat is lost to reheating. The wood itself has differing BTUs depending on type. The biggest cost with a wood stove, after the cost of installing a chimney, and proper installation of the stove, is the labor. It is a labor-intensive means of heat.
That brings us to fossil fuels. Propane can be an effective heating source, but it is not a great choice for heating large areas. Natural gas is another great choice for the fireplaces or room heaters, but not as cost effective in large areas. Fuel oil is the most common full-house heating fuel. Oil furnaces were very popular a short time ago due to their convenience. You could set the thermostat and then, as long as there was oil in the tank, your house would stay at that temperature without any effort from you. That was until the prices climbed to uncomfortable, and then almost impossible, heights. Now, to heat an average home through the winter it takes around 800-900 gallons of oil. When the price was down around $1.50 per gallon, heating costs figured out to $1200-$1350 per winter. Now, with a projected price of $5.00 per gallon, that heating price tag climbs to $4000-$4500.
Now, in steps the pellet stove. For that same home to heat with pellet heat over the same winter it would consume about 3 to 4 tons of pellets. This, at the current price of $225 per ton, would come out to $675 to $900 in heating costs. Factor in the cost of a mid range pellet stove ($1500) and installation ($300) and you still have a total first year cost of only $2700. That is still a savings of $1300 off what the projected oil heating cost would be for the same time frame.
It is not hard to see the benefit of a pellet stove when the numbers are examined. The pellet stove is a very efficient heating appliance. It has very little ash production and a 40 pound bag of pellets will last 24-48 hours depending on the size of the space being heated and the temperature being maintained. Those who still need the convenience of set it and go heating will find the thermostat control on the pellet stove convenient. Many people are using a combination of oil and pellet heat to cut down on overall oil use and reduce heating costs. Burning 1 ton of pellets can reduce oil use by up to 500 gallons. This has the potential of saving the homeowner $2275 in heating costs for the winter. That savings is hard to argue or ignore.
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