So after a few months of using the cubic mini, I have figured out how I like to operate it. Link to wood burner fan..... amzn.to/3lV9i23 Similar stove….. amzn.to/3y6qeF6
I have a cub also. I removed the fence so my fan sits on the top better. I've warmed up food on top, works good. I always keep a can of water on top. I have had trouble with wood not completely burning to ashes. I would recommend the mini cub to anyone. I use it in my almost cabin. Thanks for sharing.
It is funny how often you see people posting "your pipe is upside down!" comments on any videos about wood stoves. Makes me think there must be an awful lot of improperly installed pipe out there...
@@ChiefNonsense Even though I learned this about ten years ago I almost fell for it myself after watching another video and almost commented, glad I rethought things out or I would have made a complete d..k out of myself lol, it happens even when one should know better. As a woman I knew years ago used to say (shes passed now) "If ya don't use it ya loose it"!
Awesome review! Can you explain why the secondary combustion doesn't work well? Producing little smoke is an important feature to me as I consider one for my stealth camping van.
It does work, but the fire has to be pretty hot. Since it’s so small, keeping a fire at full heat is pretty difficult. If you get one, use super dry hardwood. In a van, being stealth would probably be a challenge. Even if you can’t see the smoke, you’ll probably smell it. Best wishes!
They are a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. Just remember, order it at least a month before you will need it. Shipping takes a while (to the states).
They are on sale right now. Also, look up the conversion from Canadian dollars to U.S. (assuming you're in the U.S.). They are cheaper than they appear! :D
thats B-vent pellet stove vent..not meant for wood stove use, the high heat can gass off zinc fumes from the galvanized outer layer and its not meant for these high temp applications..this stove calls for double wall stainless which is hard to get, I had to make mine of three inch with a four inch added over the top because the suppliers were backordered indefinitely..Thanks for the temperature information. This is a great little stove but could use some modifications. The secondary air doesnt work too well and needs more volume with greater pre-heating..But for an installation under $1000 its a great deal, much better than the thin wall steel stoves and has great firebox insulation..works great once you get it very hot and with clean, dry wood..(I have the Grizzly and with only slightly larger dimension..the volume is MUCH larger..)
Stove pipe tips: go to a muffler shop, get 3" pipe, have them expand the bottom. PERFECT fit, no problems. Weld it up for a permanent fit and just slide it on over the outlet.
Cleaning the glass: A spray bottle with a little diluted dishsoap & water works great! ALSO!!! FIRESTARTER! Use wood chips with diesel fuel on it. It works FANTASTIC!!!! Does not flash and it soaks nicely if slightly dripping and starts the wood EASY!! I use a little scoop.
Great video. I have a wood burning stove and it worked fantastic but the police and fire department came and told me that it was a fire hazard so now I can't have heat at all in below 30 degree weather! Please comment for suggestions.
@@PreppingOhio Sorry, I should have writtten : _"Does anyone know whether it exists a video or article about CUBIC Cub or Grizzly stoves transformed to be fed with wood pellets and worm screw (endless screw)?"_
Was the pellet stove piping kit all you needed for the flue it did you have to purchase extra pipe/ fittings? Does your flue turn for another 90deg outside or is it just vented horizontal to terminal fitting? I have one of these stoves that came w/ converted cargo trailer but never use it & was thinking to try in in a cottage 12x 30' One Large room - This room has a pellet stove which has the same venting thimble you have about 5' off floor w/ 2' of horizontal pipe to fitting angled 45degree down so rain / wind won't enter - I have thought about installing this for awhile but unsure about how much pipe needed to draw correctly - Was thinking it best to keep angles & 90 degree fittings to minimum- but I guess I'm essentially try to do the same as you here just in more if a conventional house - Any advice much appreciated-
I have the grizzly (the larger one) in my 200 square foot one room cabin and it is sized just right. I don't think it will be able to heat 360 square feet.
Its a very small wood burner. Just remember, small heat, small burn time,small fuel, small everything. Cubic Mini commented on one of my other videos, saying that I should have ran it through the ceiling. (using no elbows of any kind) I still feel that it works just fine the way I have it. And yes, Just one complete pellet stove pipe kit, is all I used here.
I have a cub also. I removed the fence so my fan sits on the top better. I've warmed up food on top, works good. I always keep a can of water on top. I have had trouble with wood not completely burning to ashes. I would recommend the mini cub to anyone. I use it in my almost cabin. Thanks for sharing.
I've always wondered why the crimped end goes in the stove. Great info. Thanks fellow Buckeye😊
No problem! I'm glad I could inform someone something from this little brain of mine. Haha.
It is funny how often you see people posting "your pipe is upside down!" comments on any videos about wood stoves. Makes me think there must be an awful lot of improperly installed pipe out there...
@@ChiefNonsense Even though I learned this about ten years ago I almost fell for it myself after watching another video and almost commented, glad I rethought things out or I would have made a complete d..k out of myself lol, it happens even when one should know better. As a woman I knew years ago used to say (shes passed now) "If ya don't use it ya loose it"!
It looks so cute....( I'm thinking) , "How could I TURBO CHARGE THAT!!!!".... Hahahahaha!!
Awesome review! Can you explain why the secondary combustion doesn't work well? Producing little smoke is an important feature to me as I consider one for my stealth camping van.
It does work, but the fire has to be pretty hot. Since it’s so small, keeping a fire at full heat is pretty difficult. If you get one, use super dry hardwood. In a van, being stealth would probably be a challenge. Even if you can’t see the smoke, you’ll probably smell it. Best wishes!
I want to get one of these for my cabin but currently cost prohibitive. Hopefully before fall I will be able to get one.
They are a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. Just remember, order it at least a month before you will need it. Shipping takes a while (to the states).
There’s a 33% rebate on this unit right now!
They are on sale right now. Also, look up the conversion from Canadian dollars to U.S. (assuming you're in the U.S.). They are cheaper than they appear! :D
Thanks for this info, I am still saving for mine. The only question I have is what is the square footage that you are heating? Thanks for the vid.
It is currently heating a poorly insulated 12x12 room. At 30 degrees f, outside, It can usually hold the inside temperature at 70 degrees f
Would love to see a video of your flue system
In a few days, I will be uploading a complete tare down and clean out of the burner, and the flu.
Excellent! Thanks. I'm working out the details on how to pipe mine and looking or experienced info
thats B-vent pellet stove vent..not meant for wood stove use, the high heat can gass off zinc fumes from the galvanized outer layer and its not meant for these high temp applications..this stove calls for double wall stainless which is hard to get, I had to make mine of three inch with a four inch added over the top because the suppliers were backordered indefinitely..Thanks for the temperature information. This is a great little stove but could use some modifications. The secondary air doesnt work too well and needs more volume with greater pre-heating..But for an installation under $1000 its a great deal, much better than the thin wall steel stoves and has great firebox insulation..works great once you get it very hot and with clean, dry wood..(I have the Grizzly and with only slightly larger dimension..the volume is MUCH larger..)
Well..... this is a tiny wood burner. It do send get much hotter than my pellet stove, when it’s set to run full bore.
i need sth like for my house
Manufacturer specifically states DO Not use pellet stove pipe !
Maybe now, but five-ish years ago, they didn’t. It’s been working fine for me.
Stove pipe tips: go to a muffler shop, get 3" pipe, have them expand the bottom. PERFECT fit, no problems. Weld it up for a permanent fit and just slide it on over the outlet.
Cleaning the glass: A spray bottle with a little diluted dishsoap & water works great!
ALSO!!! FIRESTARTER! Use wood chips with diesel fuel on it. It works FANTASTIC!!!! Does not flash and it soaks nicely if slightly dripping and starts the wood EASY!! I use a little scoop.
Get a small propane torch and starting the fire is a breeze
Great video. I have a wood burning stove and it worked fantastic but the police and fire department came and told me that it was a fire hazard so now I can't have heat at all in below 30 degree weather! Please comment for suggestions.
I assume there’s something wrong with it? Is it installed incorrectly? Maybe hire a certified contractor to come inspect it. Best wishes.
Fuck the police?
@@krnselt right in the ass, partner.
Prepping Michigan hates this video
Michigan folks are different anyway. OH!
Does anyone know whether it exist a video or article about CUBIC Cub or Grizzly stoves transformed to be fed with worm (endless screw)?
Are you talking about using wood pellets in a cubic mini?
@@PreppingOhio
Sorry, I should have writtten :
_"Does anyone know whether it exists a video or article about CUBIC Cub or Grizzly stoves transformed to be fed with wood pellets and worm screw (endless screw)?"_
@@french-9743 I understand. I haven't herd anything about that modification. I would say that I would absolutely be interested in seeing it.
Where did you get the pipe from?
Any home depot or lowes will have them.
Was the pellet stove piping kit all you needed for the flue it did you have to purchase extra pipe/ fittings? Does your flue turn for another 90deg outside or is it just vented horizontal to terminal fitting? I have one of these stoves that came w/ converted cargo trailer but never use it & was thinking to try in in a cottage 12x 30' One Large room - This room has a pellet stove which has the same venting thimble you have about 5' off floor w/ 2' of horizontal pipe to fitting angled 45degree down so rain / wind won't enter - I have thought about installing this for awhile but unsure about how much pipe needed to draw correctly - Was thinking it best to keep angles & 90 degree fittings to minimum- but I guess I'm essentially try to do the same as you here just in more if a conventional house - Any advice much appreciated-
I have the grizzly (the larger one) in my 200 square foot one room cabin and it is sized just right. I don't think it will be able to heat 360 square feet.
@@caraoosterhouse7348 Thanks for the Good Info. - Im gonna bypass that idea & run bigger stove -
Its a very small wood burner. Just remember, small heat, small burn time,small fuel, small everything. Cubic Mini commented on one of my other videos, saying that I should have ran it through the ceiling. (using no elbows of any kind) I still feel that it works just fine the way I have it. And yes, Just one complete pellet stove pipe kit, is all I used here.
You can use a razor to clean the glass works great!!!
it's part of the design....the glass soots up but then burns off for remainder of burn
Instead of using starter logs try tea candles from the dollar store.
That's a sure way of f-ing up a secondary combustion system.
Why would it mess up the burner
joey flores a
what size space are you using this in?
currently, it is in a 12x12 room that is poorly insulated. Originally, it was in my living room, in my house. It preformed better in the house.
How's the creosote buildup
Its not bad. You just have to keep at it, like you would with any wood burner, only more often.
@@PreppingOhio lol ok thanks