Wood burning stove fitting questions walls/flues etc
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Simpo Two said:
I destructified my first pallet today - poetically the one that the hearth arrived on last week. Circular saw and an axe, oh yes. Nature in the raw I say. Now I'm ready to kill a bison with my bare hands.
The nails will just collect in the bottom, pick them out when cold.
Fire,axes and chainsaws. Is there anything more manly? I can't wait.The nails will just collect in the bottom, pick them out when cold.
The wet pates I've collected I'm guessing they need to be dried? Or is surface water ok.
That's one thing I'm not sure about. I have a log store coming that I will put 1 m square bag of barn dry wood 45 quid. But surely it's going yo get damp just from rain etc etc
Do I just sling that on the burner!
My moisture meter has come I've got my axes and mauls waiting for a few other bits flue thermometer etc
Pesty said:
The wet pates I've collected I'm guessing they need to be dried? Or is surface water ok.
Take an umbrella!Pesty said:
That's one thing I'm not sure about. I have a log store coming that I will put 1 m square bag of barn dry wood 45 quid. But surely it's going yo get damp just from rain etc etc
Well the idea of a log store is that it has a roof on it... but yes, it will still pick up humidity from the air, whatever it may be. I have three places - the shed for really dry wood, the log store for dry-ish wood, and the neighbour's garage for new wood. The plan is that I'll start on the dry wood first, then gradually move them along.Pesty said:
My moisture meter has come I've got my axes and mauls waiting for a few other bits flue thermometer etc
I trust you're getting a cordless digital maul?Pesty said:
That's one thing I'm not sure about. I have a log store coming that I will put 1 m square bag of barn dry wood 45 quid. But surely it's going yo get damp just from rain etc etc
Do I just sling that on the burner!
Wood store open to the elements is good for drying unseasoned wood over the course of a year or two. A bit of external damp is OK as it'll burn off quickly although if the logs are getting noticeably heavier and soggy then you might have to look at store design.Do I just sling that on the burner!
The best thing is to bring in a few seasoned logs from outside, next to the burner so they can lose that last bit of moisture over a couple of evenings.
I also put a few on top of a radiator in the kids' playroom. Worked just as well. The good thing about an efficient wood burner is that you'll only get through 2-3 logs an hour so you don't need to cart loads about if you're only lighting in the evening. When I had the open fire I was making 2, sometimes 3 trips outside to the woodshed every night with the log basket to replenish stocks.
MonkeyBusiness said:
Podie said:
Minor tangent, but Aldi have a foot operated log splitter for £20 at the moment.
Picked one up today, and it's a lot quicker than an axe
Cheers for that. Will take a swing by tomorrow.Picked one up today, and it's a lot quicker than an axe
Went through the till at £20 earlier today!
captainzep said:
Wood store open to the elements is good for drying unseasoned wood over the course of a year or two. A bit of external damp is OK as it'll burn off quickly although if the logs are getting noticeably heavier and soggy then you might have to look at store design.
The best thing is to bring in a few seasoned logs from outside, next to the burner so they can lose that last bit of moisture over a couple of evenings.
I also put a few on top of a radiator in the kids' playroom. Worked just as well. The good thing about an efficient wood burner is that you'll only get through 2-3 logs an hour so you don't need to cart loads about if you're only lighting in the evening. When I had the open fire I was making 2, sometimes 3 trips outside to the woodshed every night with the log basket to replenish stocks.
Ok that makes sense.The best thing is to bring in a few seasoned logs from outside, next to the burner so they can lose that last bit of moisture over a couple of evenings.
I also put a few on top of a radiator in the kids' playroom. Worked just as well. The good thing about an efficient wood burner is that you'll only get through 2-3 logs an hour so you don't need to cart loads about if you're only lighting in the evening. When I had the open fire I was making 2, sometimes 3 trips outside to the woodshed every night with the log basket to replenish stocks.
The log store will be pretty sheltered. I also have an area under some trees but covered with tarp for extra stuff I pick up. Will be nice and open
I've joined the Club and just ordered a Newton 5kw........
from here.........
http://sfm-sales.myshopify.com/collections/defra-5...
Had to go DEFRA route as we have an existing 5" liner and didn't want to risk seeing if a 6" liner would fit. Had a cracking deal off the owner (he was up a ladder when i negotiated the deal) very helpful chap.
Too late to ask you guys advice but anybody here know if they're any good?
from here.........
http://sfm-sales.myshopify.com/collections/defra-5...
Had to go DEFRA route as we have an existing 5" liner and didn't want to risk seeing if a 6" liner would fit. Had a cracking deal off the owner (he was up a ladder when i negotiated the deal) very helpful chap.
Too late to ask you guys advice but anybody here know if they're any good?
Podie said:
dickymint said:
Too late to ask you guys advice but anybody here know if they're any good?
That's what we have - love it. 
First obstacle found - Constructional hearth not big enough for todays regs - needs to be 500mm from front of chimney recess
said:
they all hinge on the right which is silly as you end up putting logs in with your left hand)
No they don't I'll put some pics up in a bit dead happy with the results. They say I have to run it 6 times with just tinder and let it cool each time till I can burn it properly
Stove and room sealing kit £990
Fitting and twin wall flue £1632
900x900 slate slab £75
Pesty said:
said:
they all hinge on the right which is silly as you end up putting logs in with your left hand)
No they don't I'll put some pics up in a bit dead happy with the results. They say I have to run it 6 times with just tinder and let it cool each time till I can burn it properly
Stove and room sealing kit £990
Fitting and twin wall flue £1632
900x900 slate slab £75
Pesty -
enjoy!Well it took a year but i got there in the end.
I need to sort the skirting board and a bit of green paint.
very happy with it. will paint the outside flue black when i can be arsed
oh by the way ive noticed this Thursday at lidl they have an ash vacuum goinbg for sale looks good ( i know PH dont shop there but it looks ok)
I need to sort the skirting board and a bit of green paint.
very happy with it. will paint the outside flue black when i can be arsed
oh by the way ive noticed this Thursday at lidl they have an ash vacuum goinbg for sale looks good ( i know PH dont shop there but it looks ok)
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