You seem like a really educated, intellectual individual. I can see why we should, all, take your advice on lighting fires in a stove. I really appreciate the "lol" at the end of each post. I could imagine you being the type of person that laughs after everything they say. Kudos, good sir, thanks for the informative, pertinent response to the gentleman's video.
My daughter has just installed a stove and was having so much trouble lighting it ! We have an open fire and thought it was the same.I told her to watch this hopefully she will now get it lit.She was given no information when she purchased the burner surely they could include instructions! Thank you for the info!
Or You can just go and Buy Fire Starter Sticks and or Fire Starter Logs and get a fire much faster and use any size wood you want that the unit will hold and just make sure your draft is open. This guy just loves to hear his own voice!!! Wow i have learned so much thank you for wasting my time.
Why would anyone rely on purchasing anything to start a fire when all you need is readily available? Not only would that be an unnecessary expense, but also it could involve a long trip for remote locations. I have been burning wood for over 5 years and I found this very helpful!
Thank you! This was more useful than anything else that I found. I recently moved into a house with a wood fireplace insert and had no instruction on using it correctly. After watching this, I think I can finally get the thing heated up properly and burning efficiently.
If I may ask (i'm a newbie), how efficient are these wood stoves for heating up a room or a smaller house? We were victims of Hurricane Sandy here in Ohio, and the power was out for a week. I made a vow to my family that I would try and find an alternate heat source that would work to at least keep one of two rooms warm during such a power outage. We have a fireplace, but don't use it (not efficient), so I would imagine inserting a stove like you show here would be a good option. Suggestions?
i have a damper on my chimney, what i would like to know is , do i keep it open when im starting the fire then when its going close it ,, and if so how much do you close it?
If you have a good stove it'll heat great, I have a large woodstove in the basement that's hooked into my duct work, And a small one in the living room for just sectional heating if I dont want the whole house warm
I've had problems with a strong draft of cold air coming down the chimney on cold days that snuff out the fire just after lighting the paper and forcing smoke into the room. So, I have another technique that works. I place two logs on each side of the firebox, oriented front to back. I put newspaper between the two logs, and build my log cabin just like in the video, but not stacked so high. I put crumpled newspaper at every level. On top of the stack of wood, I put more paper near the top of firebox. Then get a blow dryer and blow hot air up the chimney for 2-3 minutes to stop down draft. Then light paper near the top of the firebox, not at the bottom as in this video.
why is there air coming down your chimney? it shouldnt happen because of pressure differential, is the top of your chimney lower than the highest poing of your roof? are there large trees nearby?
Wood stoves are certainly more efficient than fireplaces. I have one, and a big house, and it'll heat the whole kitchen + living room + dining room with ease.
I tried a top down fire, but it didn't seem to get my avalon stove hot enough. I watched the videos on how to do it and it worked great except for the heating part. My stove didn't get above 250 degrees any of the 5-6 times I had the top down fire. Did your stove heat up any hotter? If so, what am I doing wrong - HELP!
THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO,SHAME THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO CAN'T DO ANYTHING APART FROM LEAVE NEG COMMENTS, THEY HAVE BEEN IN THE WOODS TOO LONG ! ;-)
Folks, I'm really sorry about some of the comments on here. I am changing the settings to help keep people from cursing and being so immature. I do these videos with only one thought in mind, to help people. If you disagree, then fine, make your own video. This stove is small and installed in a fireplace for a reason. This part of my store is rather small and I didn't want people to get too hot. I have other stoves in other areas that are larger and installed to provide more heat.
not long, he was just getting it started. once it's started you can really dial it in to make wood last longer or burn quicker depending on your needs.
There really isn't an answer to this question. Different fireplaces have different size flues, so what does shutting down 1/2 way mean? I'd stay fully open while smoke is heavy, and then experiment. 1/2 way closed on an 8" x 8" flu would be dramatically different than 1/2 way on a 12" x 12" flue.
How come I was told by my expert that the good burn range is 300 to 400 degrees F ? It even says that's the good range on the stove thermometer.. this guy says 500 to 600 degrees..
Ya no shit, This thing wouldnt warm my balls on a winter day, My stove is a old new england that holds 9 nice size pieces of 18-22in oak, lol..........
You seem like a really educated, intellectual individual. I can see why we should, all, take your advice on lighting fires in a stove. I really appreciate the "lol" at the end of each post. I could imagine you being the type of person that laughs after everything they say. Kudos, good sir, thanks for the informative, pertinent response to the gentleman's video.
My daughter has just installed a stove and was having so much trouble lighting it ! We have an open fire and thought it was the same.I told her to watch this hopefully she will now get it lit.She was given no information when she purchased the burner surely they could include instructions! Thank you for the info!
Or You can just go and Buy Fire Starter Sticks and or Fire Starter Logs and get a fire much faster and use any size wood you want that the unit will hold and just make sure your draft is open. This guy just loves to hear his own voice!!! Wow i have learned so much thank you for wasting my time.
Why would anyone rely on purchasing anything to start a fire when all you need is readily available? Not only would that be an unnecessary expense, but also it could involve a long trip for remote locations. I have been burning wood for over 5 years and I found this very helpful!
Thank you! This was more useful than anything else that I found. I recently moved into a house with a wood fireplace insert and had no instruction on using it correctly. After watching this, I think I can finally get the thing heated up properly and burning efficiently.
Very helpful video for those with a new stove
Thanks Dennis excellent advice. It worked fine for me. keep up the good work.
If I may ask (i'm a newbie), how efficient are these wood stoves for heating up a room or a smaller house? We were victims of Hurricane Sandy here in Ohio, and the power was out for a week. I made a vow to my family that I would try and find an alternate heat source that would work to at least keep one of two rooms warm during such a power outage. We have a fireplace, but don't use it (not efficient), so I would imagine inserting a stove like you show here would be a good option. Suggestions?
Great Video, cheers mate.
Very useful - thank you!
i have a damper on my chimney, what i would like to know is , do i keep it open when im starting the fire then when its going close it ,, and if so how much do you close it?
What are you using for kindling? Can I use scrap wood left over at the home depot?
Great vid, helped a lot...
We cut up kindling from the wood pallets that our products are delivered on. Free, and renewable!
If you have a good stove it'll heat great, I have a large woodstove in the basement that's hooked into my duct work, And a small one in the living room for just sectional heating if I dont want the whole house warm
I've had problems with a strong draft of cold air coming down the chimney on cold days that snuff out the fire just after lighting the paper and forcing smoke into the room. So, I have another technique that works. I place two logs on each side of the firebox, oriented front to back. I put newspaper between the two logs, and build my log cabin just like in the video, but not stacked so high. I put crumpled newspaper at every level. On top of the stack of wood, I put more paper near the top of firebox. Then get a blow dryer and blow hot air up the chimney for 2-3 minutes to stop down draft. Then light paper near the top of the firebox, not at the bottom as in this video.
why is there air coming down your chimney? it shouldnt happen because of pressure differential, is the top of your chimney lower than the highest poing of your roof? are there large trees nearby?
cheers - found this very useful
Wood stoves are certainly more efficient than fireplaces. I have one, and a big house, and it'll heat the whole kitchen + living room + dining room with ease.
Does this warm up the room? I suppose since it is inside the fireplace most of the heat is "lost". Is this true?
Great video. Thanks
I tried a top down fire, but it didn't seem to get my avalon stove hot enough. I watched the videos on how to do it and it worked great except for the heating part. My stove didn't get above 250 degrees any of the 5-6 times I had the top down fire. Did your stove heat up any hotter? If so, what am I doing wrong - HELP!
THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO,SHAME THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO CAN'T DO ANYTHING APART FROM LEAVE NEG COMMENTS, THEY HAVE BEEN IN THE WOODS TOO LONG ! ;-)
Clay, what is the size log that this particular stove can take?
Very clear. Thanks
Folks, I'm really sorry about some of the comments on here. I am changing the settings to help keep people from cursing and being so immature. I do these videos with only one thought in mind, to help people. If you disagree, then fine, make your own video.
This stove is small and installed in a fireplace for a reason. This part of my store is rather small and I didn't want people to get too hot. I have other stoves in other areas that are larger and installed to provide more heat.
How much kindling? 4 small pieces will do it.
with the amount of wood that was in there how long would that burn?
not long, he was just getting it started. once it's started you can really dial it in to make wood last longer or burn quicker depending on your needs.
Ive just had a new multi fuel burner and the glass has turned black, any suggestions ? thank you, Sharon
+Sharon Aur You're not burning hot enough. Keep the air controls open.
instead of paper, just use a firestarter. You can make your own or buy some. They are really cheap and you will cut down your firestarting time by 80%
There really isn't an answer to this question. Different fireplaces have different size flues, so what does shutting down 1/2 way mean? I'd stay fully open while smoke is heavy, and then experiment. 1/2 way closed on an 8" x 8" flu would be dramatically different than 1/2 way on a 12" x 12" flue.
nice
to heat the flue on my stove i fill it with newspaper and let it burn and then riddle all the ashes away then light my fire
How come I was told by my expert that the good burn range is 300 to 400 degrees F ? It even says that's the good range on the stove thermometer.. this guy says 500 to 600 degrees..
+Remnant Soldier The expert is right.
Air comes down the chimney
I surprised the safety police didn't chime in and tell you wear fireplace gloves.
Alderlea T4
Ya no shit, This thing wouldnt warm my balls on a winter day, My stove is a old new england that holds 9 nice size pieces of 18-22in oak, lol..........
Top down burn, light and forget, this way you are spending too much time fiddling with the stove.... This is NOT the best way to light a stove...
Nope, I just got big balls and this is a shitty stove lol
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