Wood Stoves

it is i asked:


I want to use a wood stove instead of my fireplace insert (which doesn’t put out any heat when the power is out). A wood stove sales person said I needed 3 feet of vertical rise before going horizontally into my chimney with the pipe. I have the feeling she just wanted to sell me a fan-less insert for an extra $2500 over the price of a stove. Any chance of running the pipe at an angle until it’s in the fireplace chimney instead of straight up, then horizontal?

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bigoldloansmmee asked:


I have seen one years ago but as all things that work the epa or osha probley outlawed them.the stove was desinged for a mobile home not a house

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Female asked:


I am 35 weeks pregnant, and I have a wood burning stove at my job which is burning wood all day long. We have been using it the whole winter. Someone came in today and said it isn’t safe to have the wood stove while pregnant. Is this true? What can it do to me or my baby? I also have a fireplace at home which I used in the cold days of the winter. I have never heard this before, is it true? Thanks everyone!

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Michael Beikircher asked:


Ever since their invention in the 1980s these stoves have gained in popularity over the years. These are essentially stoves that operate on electricity and are rather small in size. These are used to burn pellets and pose many advantages like minimal waste production and high efficiency levels.

How do they work?

The way wood pellet stoves work is that the internal machinery replenishes the fire with more wood pellets once it gets exhausted. The only thing the user needs to do is to transport the pellets to hopper portion after which the pellets automatically get transported to fire. The wood pellet stoves also contain pressure systems that are negative which means that these stoves move the heated air outwards. This helps in larger distribution of heat inside the whole home. In addition in comparison to other more costly heating systems these wood pellet stoves tend to heat the pellets much more effectively. The wood pellets are completely combusted and they do not emit any smoke. This adds up to the cost savings as one does not need a chimney in order to remove the extra smoke from the house. The only investment needed is a small sized pipe which would go out of the house to help in getting rid of the extra smoke.

Zero waste

One of the significant advantages of wood pellet stoves is that they produce hardly any waste. One can expect to heat a bag of wood pellets weighing 40 pounds and still produce as little as a single cup of ash. One can continue using these stoves for months on end without necessitating emptying the ashes or cleaning the heating system. This makes these wood pellet stoves very easy to use and low on the maintenance front. The stoves also come with very high efficiency levels bordering around 80 or as much as 85 percent.

Economical and useful

The wood pellets are typically made from compressed sawdust which is then recycled. These get sourced from sawmills and lumberyards. The compression happens at extremely high temperatures and no chemicals or gum is used on sticking the sawdust. One can purchase a bag of wood pellets weighing almost 40 pounds within 5 dollars. In addition one can also avail discounts if the pellets are bought in bulk quantities. Thus wood pellets are a cheap and waste free form of fuel which has proven to be very economical for the average consumer. The heating system is also superior to more costly heating systems which mean the home can stay warmer for longer.

Varieties of wood stoves

Today there is a wide range of wood pellet stoves available in the market and a user can select depending upon preferences. The large variety of designs, colors and finishing can make any room look interesting. Many even have detailed engravings as well as ornamental work done on them which proves as a nice decorative accent for a home.



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happybidz2003 asked:


I’m looking for the type of wood burning stove that they have in some ski lodges, the kind that is round, sits in the middle of the room, and is open all the way around. Do you know of a web site??

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MALO asked:


I plan on putting a wood stove in the corner of my cabin, do I need wall heat shields as well?

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Richard W asked:


I have a 30×40 woodworking shop, I installed a small cast iron stove, that I burn scrape wood in, on days when the temp. is down in the teens it takes for ever to heat the shop to a temp. that I can work,I wondered if a heat exchanger would be worth while.

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blessedley_cracked asked:


I have a wood stove called “Bungalow #118 A” made by the Birmingham Stove and Range Co. , Birmingham, Ala.

Can anyone tell me how to find out the age of this stove? It was my grandfather’s and I want to know if it was his or his father’s.

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Der Kommissar asked:


I am looking for a group or discussion forum on antique and vintage cast iron wood stoves on the web that I could be a member of…….

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Tom Desmond asked:


Wood stoves are not just an appliance; they are also a way to add beauty and charm to a home, along with the savings in fuel costs. And with the appropriate accessories you can get a lot more out of your wood stove than you probably thought you could.

Here is a short review of a few of the most popular wood stove accessories and how they can be used to make your wood stove an even more valuable addition to your home.

Wood Stove Accessories

Fans can be an attractive and practical accessory for a wood stove.  Circulating fans help transfer the warm air from the stove throughout the room.  There are also doorway fans that move the heat into other rooms and fans that are built to fit into existing ducts to spread the heat all throughout the home.

Modern homes are more air-tight than ever, which can cause problems with a wood stove’s drafting.  This keeps it from drawing sufficient air from the home to burn efficiently and can also create excessive smoking.  Air supply ventilators resolve this problem and can be installed through an outside wall.  Because they take advantage of the negative air pressure inside today’s tight homes there is no power source required.  The improved draft means more efficient burning.

There are also electrically operated Draft Inducers which are helpful in increasing the air flow up a chimney.  This increases the negative pressure (draft) in the stove and prevents smoke from leaking.

Heat from a wood stove can cause the air in your home to dry out. Wood stove kettles are a simple way to humidify a room and as an added bonus, they can be used as a decorative element.  All you have to do is fill them with water and place them on the wood stove.  I suggest the porcelain coated kettles that won’t rust on the inside

Wood stove steamers can also be used to humidify the air and by adding potpourri to the water you can fill your home with the necessary humidity and a nice fragrance.

Trivets are durable cast iron hot plates.  They are very decorative and can be used to protect the top of your stove from getting rust spots from a kettle or steamer.  They also keep kettles or cooking pots from getting too hot.

A wood stove thermometer will help you make sure your fireplace is burning at highest efficiency.  This saves on the cost of wood, reduces maintenance and improves safety.  Wood stove thermometers usually attach to the stovepipe magnetically or by drilling a small hole in the stove pipe.

If your wood stove is not sitting on a fire proof floor, you can use a hearth pad to provide the necessary fire proof protection between a wood stove and the flooring.

Stove pipe shams can turn your plain stove pipe into a wonderful accent piece. Stove pipe shams are designed to dress up your plain old black stove pipe and add a touch of color.  Shams are easy to install and there is no need to disconnect or remove the pipe.

Many high temperature paints are available for touching up, renewing, and protecting the finish on steel or cast-iron wood stoves.  These paints resist peeling and blistering when subjected to high temperatures.  There are also high temperature polishes available to make your wood stove black and shiny.

Properly installed gaskets greatly improve the efficiency of a wood stove and help keep stove glass cleaner.  These usually last a long time, but if your stoves gaskets have worn out there are kits available to replace old gaskets and return your stove to peak efficiency.

The wood stove accessories blog has additional information that will help you figure out the best way to get the most out of your wood burning or pellet stove. Find more valuable information at http://www.woodstoveaccessoriesblog.com



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