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I just got a wood pellet stove, I need more heat?

Stove Admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:00:38 +0000

do the type of pellets you use make a difference in the heat output? In the manual, it says don't over fire it, the air coming out of the vent is only 180 degrees on the highest setting with the choke at it's max performance setting temp wise (I'm using a meat thermometer). The manual said only use the highest setting for 2 hours. Using it at setting 4/5 last night it only got the house up to 61 degrees. the house is 1050 sq ft and the heater said it could heat 2200 sq ft. I live in central michigan and the temp last night was just below freezing. Everything was installed to specifications, no more than 2 elbows and it's only about 6' of exaust pipe. Granted I live in a drafty house, but I fixed quite a few of the drafts and storm windows on all the windows. Plexiglass is next. My question is can I use different pellets to get a higher temprature/more heat out of this stove? I have a Breckwell big E stove. Please help, TIA, Dave

Yes, the quality of the pellets you use can make a big difference. First, make sure the pellets you are using are "premium pellets". They produce more heat and result in less ash. There should be a label on the bag that rates the pellets by BTU output — the higher the rating the more heat you get. Premium pellets are more expensive, but they last longer and you get more heat. If you open a bag of pellets and find lots of sawdust, either you don't have good quality pellets or the pellets got damp and broke up. Running all the dust through your stove can cut down on its efficiency. Second, are you getting a lot of soot on the window of your stove. That can be a sign that you need to make adjustments — a pellet stove that is operating correctly does not soot-up. If you continue to have problems call for service and get someone to help you recalibrate your stove settings.

I looked up your stove and from the specifications shown, it should provide more heat than you are getting. You do need to deal with the drafts. You also need to check for places where you are losing heat (a chimney or ceiling vents, etc.).

I lived in the High Sierras and heated my home with a pellet stove in the dining room and a woodburning insert in the living room. My pellet stove was an old Earthstove RP-45 (no longer made) and it kept my home very comfortable until the temperatures were consistently below zero for extended periods of time (not uncommon in the High Sierras). Having the woodburner helped to provide supplemental heat when it was extremely cold and served as a backup when we had extended power outages (also not uncommon in the High Sierras).

Good luck.

What does it mean if I have dark foreboding dreams that come true?

Stove Admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:00:37 +0000

Over the last two years I have had several nightmares regarding family members that have come true, a few of which have really scared the h*ll out of me. The first one was of my grandmother (on my dads side) having a heart attack so I called her the next day and she said that she did have a minor heart attack that night . The next two dreams where of my grandfather and my great grandfather (now deceased), in both dreams I was sitting beside them and they where very sick ( That week we ended up taking him to the emergency room because he started to have problems breathing). The second dream was of me sitting on the couch while my grandfather was coughing and becoming very pale. While the other dream was of me as a young kid walking into my great grandfathers house during the winter and him asking if I would like a sweet potato (this is actually a memory and a dream that i hold very close) only this time when he turned to me hand me the potato he looked very old and pale and smelled like soil after it rains his voice was also very weak and I had a terrible pain in my stomach. That following year my great grandfather had a sharp turn in health and died very shortly after his 100th birthday.

One more thing that I think I should add is that my mom had a dream that someone got their arm caught in the de-boning machine in the pilgrims pride factory where she worked and the day after that someone did indeed get their arm caught in the machine.

Now I've heard of people having dreams about their day and then it actually happens, I have had one of those in middle school, but this is actually starting to worry me. Has anyone heard of things like this happening or does anyone know of anything that could cause someone to have such odd dreams?

*sorry for bad grammar and punctuation*

I can't tell you why but I've had things happen to me that I can't explain. Not so obvious or as numerous but they like your dreams were unexplainable. Don't worry. It happens and some people do experience it. We think it's "scary" but when you think about it cats and dogs sense things way before people do. That's why pets often save their humans' lives. There are many stories of them predicting their owners having heart attacks etc. So this doesn't mean that humans can't do it too. I think a lot of people are just so wrapped up in thie electronic desensitised world they don't realise that people have senses sensitive enough to feel things like that too.

Four times I've either woken up feeling very sad or had a terribly emotional and sensitive day to come home to find someone has died. One of the biggest ones I've had was about an animal but it was still freaky. I looked online to find the dogs at the local shetler here. I saw a photo of a bull terrier I fell in love with her immediately. I got in the car and raced off to have a look at her. I also took some blankets to donate. About half way there I felt so sad, and I started to burst out crying. I don't know why. I got really emotional. When I got to the shetler I wiped my eyes and walked in and I asked the person at the counter about the dog. She said the dog had just died in an emergancy surgery.

Before a fortnight's holiday my parents were heading out the door and we were running late. They were yelling at me and tooting the horn at me impatiently but I randomly went and stood in the living room for ages like I was listening for something. I suddenly snapped out of it, shook my head like wtf am I doing and then was about to walk out and a bird fell down the woodburner chimney and was stuck behind the glass. If I hadn't been there and rescued it it would have starved to death i nthe two weeks we were away.

I'm adopted but people have said that my biological mother had experience like this too.

what would cause my face to swell out of nowhere?

Stove Admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:00:36 +0000

i just noticed this last night, my face is very puffy and swollen, particularly on my left side around my eyes

i have fair skin, so i usually have a slightly bluis ring under my eyes, but now they are abnormally pinkish and my cheek is blemishy

i doubt its an allergic reaction, i was not exposed to anything new, no new foods or animals or skin products

at first i thought it was a lack of sleep on new years, but i got a good 11 hours but my face is still puffy (and slightly itchy)

my mom thinks im getting a cold, but i doubt it

what could this be?
but im not allergic to anything, unless they changed overnight O_O

I know you're saying you don't believe that it's an allergic reaction — however, it's really the only explanation. You could take some Benadryl – the medication would probably work on the slight itchiness and swelling pretty quickly if it is indeed an allergy. It could be something as simple as a new deodorizer spray or something else in the air in your environment that you haven't thought of…The reason I'm feeling strongly about the allergy thing? I just recently had a terrible allergic reaction to some wood my husband used in our woodburner — teary eyes, runny nose, etc., and it didn't bother anyone else. It took me a couple of days to put it together and bingo — that was it!

Using my wood stove for the first time— how to use it to supplement my propane usage?

Stove Admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:00:35 +0000

I have a wood stove in my basement similar to this one: http://choosefireplacesandstoves.com/products/Napoleon_1400K_Medium_wood_stove_Porcelain_enamel_1100_1400_1900_DELUXE_EPA_WOOD_BURNING_STOVES_black_finish-2660-0.html

I know it won't heat my whole house (it's about 4500 square feet) but I want to know how to use it most effectively.

The stove is in my basement, right by the stairs, which are open to the upstairs. I'm assuming the house designer did this to maximize the heat going upstairs.

How should I use the stove in order to cut way down on my propane bill, which is about $1000/month in the winter? It's getting outrageous, so I'm trying to figure out how to use this stove.

How much propane will I likely be able to cut out by using this stove?

When should I burn it in order to have the most impact on the heating of the house? Should I let it burn overnight? Is it okay to use wood from a pile that's been there for 5 years?

Sorry I have so many questions– I've never used one of these before, so I'd appreciate any answer!

Don't be afraid to ask away. Is how you learn. To get you started you will need to get your chimney cleaned & A LOT of newspaper for starting your kindeling. I save all the newspaper & cardboard I can get. OK. First. Crumple up your newpaper into tight balls. Fill the bottom of the stove. 2nd. Open your top damper all the way & open your air vent in the bottom of the stove 1/2 way. 3rdly. Take a couple of the logs you have & cut them into kindeling w/ a sm. axe. Form a TP over the newspaper you have in the stove. While doing this, add sm to lg pieces of cardboard. The cardboard helps to get the fire hotter quicker.You'll start w/ smaller kindeling & go to bigger as you go. Use your own judgement going by the size of your stove. Once the fire is going well, close your bottom damper down so it's barely open. Do the same w/ the top damper. If you see smoke comimg out, you shut it too much. Let that wood burn down until you have a bunch of red coals. Then once again, Open your top damper (always do this first b/4 opening the door to put more wood in). Add more wood. You can usually add about as much as 1/2 of the size of the stove. Shut the door, open your bottom damper again just so air starts flowing through good & same as b/4, let it get burning good, turn down the bottom damper then turn down the top damper just so there's no smoke coming out. Check your chimney to see if the smoke is coming out well. If so your set. You'll catch on quick. I'm in charge of the woodburner in our house & it's the best thing I've ever owned. I heated a house of 3000 sq/ft w/ mine. As far as your wood, The oldest wood is the best. Cottenwood, oak, & ash are the best. The oak & ash put out the most heat & burns the longest. If you can keep the stove going, you will save a lot on propane. Ours hasn't kicked in once yet. Whatever you do, do not burn green wood or use those fake logs you can get in the store. It builds up too much creasole in your pipes & you could have a chimney fire. Good luck & let me know how it goes.

pagans/witches/wiccans, what are your "must haves"?

Stove Admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:00:34 +0000

hello everyone,
I am going shopping later, and I was wondering what all you pagans/witches/wiccans have to have, like smudge sticks, certain incense, altar pentacle, a supply of essential oils and things like that.
Thank you so much!!

Also, what are some things you like to have around for Imbolc?
Be serious here people…please….
I wanted suggestions on things to get..I know I only need me, but its nice to have the little things. I didn't need to get a lecture about the same thing from everyone…

My "must haves" are just my tarot cards, the runes I made, my BOS and BOM and my spirit and brain. I've rarely felt a need to use tools, though they can help with focus sometimes because you're physically touching something that's holding your attention on the task at hand. I really like my sage smudge sticks, my cheap incense, and the herbs I have (which are few right now because I can't grow my own yet and there aren't any places to get any around here). I want to expand my stone and crystal collection, as well, but I don't think of any of those things as essential. Lately I've found my Lavender essential oil to be a "must have" because I mixed a few drops with water in a tiny spray bottle and use that to spray my pillow and sheets before bed, so if you have trouble sleeping I would recommend lavender in whatever form you like.

My husband made my altar pentacle for me (he got a wooden disk from Walmart, used a woodburner, and it's gorgeous IMO), and it's always on there. Most of my tools I either already had or eventually found one that screamed for me to get it (like my cauldron and my tarot cards).

Really, you don't HAVE to have anything, but I suggest that as far as more expensive tools goes, you wait to purchase something until it truly calls to you. Other things, like incense and herbs, just figure out what you really think you'll use and get those things. Don't buy anything because you think you must have it because you don't need anything to do magick or be spiritual, etc.

What's the most efficient/cheapest way to heat a room using electricity without using a heat pump?

Stove Admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:00:34 +0000

Is there a little heater that is more efficient and least expensive (in terms of electricity use) than others in heating a room? I have problems with my heat pump–it takes several hours to warm the house from 43 degrees to 50 degrees, and so I don't want to use it. I'm wondering what the alternatives are.

Also, does anyone know a solution to the problems of using a fireplace? I understand that unless there is a direct source of oxygen near the fireplace, that the fire in the fireplace will use up all existing oxygen in the room it is heating, and this creates a vacuum, which results in cold air being sucked into the house from outside through every crack and cranny in doors and windows to replace that oxygen. This therefore results in colder rooms in the rest of the house that are not being heated by the fire in the fireplace, since they now have cold air streaming in from outside in response to that vacuum created by the fire in the fireplace. So is the solution to remove a brick from the back of the fireplace everytime you want a fire, so that it gets oxygen continuously? Or some other way, like leaving a window open in that room–which seems to me to contradict the purpose of the fire, which is to heat that room. A bit hard to do with cold air blowing in to sustain the fire.

thanks for your responses.
Well, that first response made me laugh, certainly original. Thanks to the second responder, you sound like my younger brother, who has a science background. He also touted the idea of a wood-burning stove, although he wanted to cut a hole in the ceiling and roof to vent the smoke.

thanks for your help!!

I've always heard that theory about the fire using up the air in the room and having to draw in air from the cracks, but I've not noticed that in actuality. My brother and I both heat with a back up wood stove with no outside air input and it has no problem heating the house by itself (1500 sf) . I use ceiling fans and keep the doors open to distribute the heat from the centrically located wood stove.

My brother uses the wood heat exclusively. My sister uses a fireplace almost 100 days out of the year, with also no complaints of cold spots in the house.

I think when they use the argument of the fire consuming more oxygen and pulling in air from the vacuum that they haven't considered the other things occurring. First of all there is an amazing amount of radiant heat coming from the fire that warms up dark surfaces all over the room regardless of distance from the fire. Also the fire heats the air which makes it expand. Warm air takes up more space than cold air, So whatever air is needed to be pulled in by the "vacuum" of burning oxygen in the room is replaced by warm air that takes up more space than the cold air it is sucking in from outside. Since the fire expands the air by quite a bit, especially at the flame source, it might be safe to assume that the fire actually generates a positive pressure inside of the house rather than a negative one from the oxygen consumption.

Remember the formula for gases is P1V1 / T1 = P2V2 / T2 , which basically says if you double the temperature of a gas, you also double the volume of that gas. So scientifically it appears that a fire in a room with no outside air source will double the volume of air that it comes in contact with especially close to the fire.

So the real net effect is the two probably just cancel each other out causing no net positive or negative draft in the house.

My house is heated to a great amount by solar heat during the day and since my wife is a smoker, I will notice smoky air migrating toward the open window during the day. For the air to go from inside to the outside could only mean there is less pressure outside than in. The times I have run the woodburner during the day and have opened the window, I have not noticed the air coming in either. If you stand outside you can see the slightly smoky air (from my wife, not the fire) exiting thru the open gap in the window.

The ultimate solution is to drill a hole from your fireplace bottom and pipe to a exit point outside. Put a flap so you can close it when not needed and screen it so varmints don't enter. But like I said , I really am not convinced of the argument to use an outside air supply, though I agree it couldn't hurt to have one.

Have you ever seen window sill solar heaters? They are small solar heaters that mount outside your south windows and when the sun shines the heat moves into your room and at nighttime the sloped panels just shut down. Real simple and cheap designs . Check out "Mother Earth News" magazine and alternative energy area and look for windowsill solar panels.

In regards to your heat pump, something doesn't sound right. At a temp of 43F that should be a great range for your heat pump to work very efficiently. Perhaps your evaporator outside is clogged with debris or is low on refrigerant.

Then lastly, check your insulation, especially windows. Walk in front of a window and see if you feel a draft. I bought an infra red thermometer from Harbor freight tools for about 40 bucks and I walk all over the house measuring the temperature of walls, ceilings, glass ,skylights etc. It is always the glass with the coldest temperatures. If it is 25F outside, the inside of a thermopane window is around 50F. So that means a have a cooler operating at 50F cooling my room toward its temp. So even on my thermopanes I put a piece of that tight shrink plastic on them. The tremometer immediately picked up from 50F at the glass to about 65F on the film surface. Amazing and cheap and stops drafts you didn't know existed. I leave it up all year around because you can't hardly see it and it works great in summer to keep air conditioning bills down

Need an answer here!uri chest congestion,can only take childrens sudafed due to meds..?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:36 +0000

Upper respiratory infection in my child.doc put him on prednisone,1 tsp 2 x's a day, as well as albuterol nebulizer every 4-6 hours.was told mucinex was ok,..so i gave that every 4-6 hours also.i called docs office again to check on the triaminic,instead of giving mucinex,because it isnt working..and that was a nono.it conflicts with meds. prescribed! ugh..so ,i was told childrens sudafed only. ok..heres my dilemma,..my son is congested and can cough up some white phlegm from his chest,but not much.i gave childrens sudafed nasal congestion. will the childrens sudafed nasal congestion medicine clear up his chest also??
it seems his stuff nose is long gone,but now has a chest full of crap thatnks to the uri..he is running around and silly,happy,normal,no temp. eating fine;ect, but he just sounds so horrid when he coughs.i put my hands on his chest,and it sounds like its going to rattle its way through his body..he also says it feels sharp sometimes in his upper chest when he coughs,and it didnt before.but before,he was tight in the chest and wheezing,and now he isnt.just full of phlegm… anyone have any opinions and will sudafed help? it seems like hot /warm steam makes it worse to breathe.

Sudafed is for the nose not the chest. If he feels fine that is your very best indicator of what is going on. Stem is not recommended for respiratory infections but cool mist or any type of humidifier is the best, adds much needed moisture to the air. If you have a fireplace, other woodburner or are a smoker these will definitely make things worse. Continue the prednisone to reduce inflammation in the airways and use the inhaler to help keep those irritated airways open to aid breathing. Once he gets that junk coughed up he will sound better.

homemade potpourri or scents?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:36 +0000

when i was younger my mom used to put a pot on the stove and the house would smell nice. i have no clue what she used or how she 'cooked' it. i know there are tons of smells that come out of spices but i dont want to recklessly throw spices together and make the house smell like sh**. any help would be great. it would be even better if i didnt have to buy any special oils or scents or holders. just a pot and out of the cabinet would be the best thanks!

and no, im not asking my mom.

1 orange
1apple
1/4 cardomen seed
1/4 anise seed
1 cinnamon stick

cut up apple and orange all other ingriendents and cover with water,let simmer..add water as needed throughout the day..
this will get mucky.. I personally keep for at least a week.. just adding water and sometimes more ingredients..
Note:
Do not use aluminum pots.. personally I never expect to use my pot for anthing but this..so you can pick out a tea kettle or pot from your own cupboard or pick one up at the thrift store.. my adivce is to never cook food in it again…
also my recipes work better when I crack the cinnamon sticks..

1 orange
1 lemon
1 Cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup cloves

cut orange and lemon into pieces
put all ingredients into sauce pan and cover with water
Simmer on stove, add additional water during the day, when needed.

Hints…
I save orange peels, and apple peels,lemon etc.. all old spices, left over cinnamon and cloves,ginger,nutmeg,ginger throughout the year I just freeze them.. I save all the fresh herb stems from my cooking+
pine needles,dried mint,cinnamon sticks,covered with water and let to simmer.

It begins to look mucky however I keep mine for about a week before cleanup.. I have done this ontop of my woodburner for years..

I also do a rose moss,rose pertals,lavendar mix..sometimes adding jasmine essential oil.. this one can be done dry also.. minues the jasmine oil..

the rose moss makes a good fixative when doing dry..dont throw away old just add to it..take it out of the bowl and add minute amounts and let set for a few hours.. place back into bowl..

I like 10 drops lemon grass, 6 drops eucluptus and 6 drops peppermint essential oil blend.. to about 1quart water..in the morning during winter..
Or just peppermint oil in a 2quart sauce pan..

Example from the internet:
3 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons Ground cloves
1 tablespoon Ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon Anise seed
1 teaspoon Ground ginger

MIX TOGETHER Add to one quart water. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer. Continue to add water as the level goes down. The spices will get gunky in there, but I just stir every few hours. After about a week of constant adding of new water, I clean out the crocker and make a new batch. Posted to TNT – Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by XYEB92A@… (MRS MARY LOU ANDERSEN) on 4 Se, p 1997

i'm cold. can you warm me up?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:35 +0000

pleeeease?
actually if you come over right now-- i got the hottub going and the woodburner fired up-- i would get you totally hot!! Continue reading →

Help please?????

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:34 +0000

IM trying to find a profitable way to sell my artwork/woodburning .I do some great work I'm have a very tough time figuring out a way to use my talent to make some money.Does anyone have any ideas for me PLEASE HELP ME OUT?? heres my site its under construction but some of my work is on it www.freewebs.com/weeberscrafts

I finally figured out what your link is supposed to be. It should be http://www.freewebs.com/weberscrafts you had too many e's in your name. As a successful e-crafter I will give you some advice, take it for what it's worth.

1.Crafts are a tough sell. It has to be useful. How about clocks, boxes, knife handles? Make it useful. If it's not useful, it has to be super trendy or fill a niche, like fraternal decorations or wedding invitations. Then you will need to write the content of your website so that people searching for that item will find you. I used to get the writing on there 3 months before the product was ready, but I don't think it takes that long nowadays to show up in search engines. I don't know what the lead time is anymore.

2. Keep the Earnhardts off your website. It's copyrighted. Teresa will shut you down in ten seconds if her people see that stuff up there. Keep those for yourself or give as gifts.

3. The detail in your photos is excellent, but you need to show the whole item so people know what they are buying. Describe the hanging system if it's a wall piece.

3. Change your guest book to "testimonials". Moderate it so that nobody's comment gets on there without your permission. Load it with your friends so it won't look sparse. Get rid of the hit counter. You can get the information from site stats if you need to.

4. You know that annoying relative who's always correcting everyone's grammar? Get that person to look at your website whenever you make changes. For instance, Webers should have an apostrophe.

5. Get off of freebwebs unless you are planning to buy a domain name. I'm sure they are a fine host, but if you need to start with a freebie site, use geocities or tripod. Just not something with "free" in the name.

6. Take "crafts" out of your name. Everyone can do crafts. You're doing something nobody else can, right? Then promote yourself to artisan or at least woodworker. Or "Weber the Woodburner", maybe?

7. Use Ebay. Put your website in your Ebay profile. People do check. Make sure you don't break any Ebay rules with it. Take "OBO" off your website. Put it on Ebay with a "buy it now" price of $20.00 so people will know that's how much it's really worth. For that matter, $20.00 is way too low. Respect yourself and your work! Don't dicker on your website unless you are trying to look like the funny flea market guy. If that's the case, re-design your site to look like a Hee-Haw type environment and make that your schtick.

8. Do one from a picture and then post the picture and the finished product to illustrate how great your custom work will look.

9. Use your Ebay earnings to buy a domain name and upgrade to ad-free. Mine costs 10 bucks a year for the name and 3 bucks a month for the hosting.

10. If you can possibly afford $30.00 a month, use Google adwords. I hate them because they won't tell you in advance how much money they will take out of your bank account, but I think you should grit your teeth and use them for a few months til you build up a customer base. Choose words like "wedding gift", "native american" – not woodburning, because the people don't know they want woodburning, til they see yours.

What makes you happy?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:34 +0000

I cant believe no one asked this before, what makes us yahoo'ers happy? and what make's us sad for me i wont comment…be good with your answers x x x x
Ghosty Liked your answer!!!!

Hi – for me, pure childlike happiness is waking up to snow which was not forecast, with plenty of food in the larder and lots of fuel for the woodburner.

Sadness is that little dark thought that nothing lasts forever. My parents are ageing, and so am I.

Classic fans?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:34 +0000

I for one am sick and tired of hearing about teardrops on Taylor Swifts guitar.Who else is tired of the same old questions and the same goofy answers?

Yes Woodburner I too am very tired of it. It seems that these folks could search for the answer on Y/A because the same questions have been asked and answered multiple times. I guess it's just a thing with them. Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Marty Robbins, George Jones, Merle Haggard and a whole heap of others have shed more tears in their quest to be successful at a time when a pretty face and tights jeans wasn't enough to get you a recording contract and they as well as their songs have soothed more heartaches for us than all the teardrops that could ever fall on T. S. guitar. I hope that eventually the teardrops from her guitar will cause it to warp so badly that she won't have anything left. As Warthog said it is true that some are seriously considering pulling out of Yahoo because of all the nonsense, violations for no valid reason and the bubblegummers taking over. There should be room for all of us but we are getting crowded out by them.

Rent property in Devon England?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:33 +0000

Does anyone know of a nice property to rent in Devon UK in or around Totnes or on the moor. I would like two, three or even more bedrooms and am not having any luck with the estate agents. I already live down here, just need to move.
I should probably be more clear – I am looking for property in the United Kingdom only. Thanks for all your answers.

I found this one on www.temprop.co.uk!! looks really nice and its not too expensive!!!

2 Bedroom House To Let in Blackawton, TOTNES, Devon
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A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS TRADITIONAL STONE SEMI DETACHED COTTAGE, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE CENTRE

SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN/DINER, UTILITY, 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, STUDY AREA, SHOWER ROOM, WALLED GARDEN WITH SUPERB VIEWS, PARKING. N/S HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING & WOODBURNER NO SMOKERS/DSS/PETS

hope this helps

Home remedies for eye soreness….?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:33 +0000

I work at home all day, every day on the computer. I occasionally take breaks and rest my eyes, but it still isn't enough. They always feel tired and sore. Is there anything I can do for them? Any suggestions would be great!!!

I've had chronic dry eye since October and have been able to wear contacts once since then. What helps me the most is eye drops. I highly recommend these :http://www.bausch.com/en_US/consumer/visioncare/product/drops/soothe.aspx . My eye doctor gave me these before we could get me on Restasis, and I still use them when my eyes are especially dry or sore. I also have these tiny little Thermos brand freeze cubes that feel great to put on my eyes and rest for a while. If you have a woodburner or any dry heating, get a cool mist humidifier, too. That makes a world of difference, not to mention it helps with dry skin, allergies, and asthma!

Male or female ball python?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:32 +0000

I am getting a ball python this month, and I was wondering if a male or female is the best. Do they have a difference in temperament? Size? Or anything else? Also, how do I give my snake vitamins and calcium?
I'm sorry! This re-posted six times!

No difference in temperament. If you are feeding thawed mice make sure they come from a reliable breeder. No need to add vitamins or supplements. The females may get a little larger than the males due to their job at carrying eggs.

I use a pastel female, a 100%het for albino female and a male albino in my programs and all do really well.

Each individual has its own temperament and so some may be a little more shy to start. Also when the female matures it will ovulate annually and a lump will appear. It last for a couple of weeks and is somewhat more resistant to handling -but not much.

I cage them in plastic tupperware with locking lids. I use a woodburner from Walmart to make the breathing holes along the sides and top. These containers are also from Walmart and they are about 8 inches tall by abour 34 wide bu 30 or more inches long. I use aspen and an an undertank heater on one side.

pregnant and hubby gone?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:32 +0000

I am 32 weeks and one day pregnant today and my husband has to go out of town for work for FOUR WEEKS

Did anybody else go through something like this while being pregnant?

I also have 2 other kid's to take care of and this pelvic pain im having is hurting so bad

My husband is an OTR truck driver….so he could be gone anywhere from one day to 4 or 5 days straight. I am 37 weeks 5 days and have a 5 year old boy. I spent all winter like this…wondering and doing everything here myself. Including keeping a woodburner going 24/7 for heat, driving school bus in some of the worst weather I have ever seen and getting my son off to pre-school every day….lol! I am so glad that winter is OVER…lol!

It is very stressful because I might go into labor and who knows where he could be. That is why I have a back up plan where I am dragging my dad into the OR room with me. (i am having a c-section)

Get yourself a back up plan. Someone else that you can depend on to call and be there for you. Not much else you can do.

Good luck to you.

Children decorating leather?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:32 +0000

Looking for a simple craft for my church's Bible School, which has a western theme. Came across some leather sheriff's badges that I would like the kids to make into keychains. I don't want to get into stamping the leather – we won't have enough time for that. Will Sharpies decorate the leather OK or should we use some kind of paint? (If paint, what kind?)

I don't want it to be too messy – we're talking 6-12 year olds doing this – but I would like it to last OK. Maybe there's a fixative of some kind we could spray them with after they are colored or painted?

Thanks for the help!!

I watched them make a leather journal on DIY. You won't want the kids to use a woodburner, but you could use acrylic paints as they did. They used clear show polish as their "sealer".

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_painting/article/0,1789,HGTV_3282_4463531,00.html

Woodburning Patterns?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:31 +0000

i am new to wood burning, and i would like to find some patterns that are pretty easy, but dont look cheesy!!! thanks

Hi:

Here are some website for it :

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1955340/free_woodburning_patterns_that_can.html

http://www.woodburner.com/patterns.html

http://www.craftyartworld.com/woodburningpattern.php

http://www.freewoodworkingplan.com/index.php?cat=124

http://www.bing.com/search?q=Free+Wood+Burning+Patterns&FORM=QSRE1

also try yahoo and type woodburning pattern or Pyrography patterns

And for books

http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=BOOK&WRD=wood+burning

http://www.booksamillion.com/search?id=4896163019288&query=woodburning&where=All

I hope this helps

Cleanest and cheapest way to heat house.?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:31 +0000

If you were building a house, what kind of heating system would you put in it that would be the cheapest and cleanest to run?

I would go for an earth sheltered house:

'A well designed solar house is both warm when you want it and cool when you want it; that is to say, the temperature tends to stay fairly even. A good way to keep your cool is to dig into the earth. About six feet under the earth, you will find that the temperature varies by only a few degrees year round. While this temperature (about 50-55 degrees F.) might be too cool for general living comfort, you can use the stability of the earth's temperature to moderate the thermal fluctuations of the house. If you dig into a south-facing hillside to build, or berm the north part of the house with soil, you can take advantage of this. The part of the house that is underground needs to be well insulated, or the earth will continually suck warmth out of the house' Quoted from site below (1)

Or do earthworks (3) and plant shelter belt trees around an ecopod:(2)

'Eco Hab is committed to dramatically reduce our carbon footprint, by building a range of the highest performing energy efficient Eco friendly Homes.

Every step has been taken during the design and construction of our Eco Pods, to minimise the Homes demand and dependency of fossil fuels.

This has been achieved by incorporating the following features into the Eco Pod:

• High level of thermal insulation giving an overall U value
of up to .18 for the 4m pod and .16 for the 6m pod
• Sealed Envelope (no air leakage)
• Hot air recovery ventilation
• Wood/ solid fuel burning stove
• Under floor heating
• Full recycling facility (5 separate waste shoots)
• Factory built (controlled work environment)

Optional extras:

• Solar Panels – PV Panels /Wind Turbine /Thermal storage tank
• Backup Generator – dry toilet – rain water harvesting' Direct quotes from site below (2)

I would opt for a woodburner otherwise.Look at what you have around your local area, if there are any regular sources of very cheap wood or waste wood (such as packing crates) then I would go for that. Wood burning stoves with back boiler to do hot water in winter and central heating in winter and wood burning cooker (heats the room and cooks).
I would make sure everywhere is very well insulated and make sure there is plenty of thermal mass. We have used granite flags to make the hearths and back plates. It heats up while you have the stove on, then when the stove goes out and the room cools down, the heat radiates back into the room. Don't forget door closers and draft excluders either.

Have you ran your heater?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:31 +0000

Hello… I know this question doesn't apply to everyone (especially those in warm areas) but my wife and I are discussing the temperature in our home. When do you guys turn the furnace on?

We live outside of Chicago and its been getting in the 40's at night. Our house was 68 degrees this morning when we woke up and it was chilly.

When is a good time to start the furnace? What temp do you set yours at? What is a good temp to keep it at?

I'm in Ohio and it can get pretty cold here especially at night.. It was nice last night and this morning.. Chilly but, nice.. NO we have NOT turned on our furnace yet… We wait till it's absolutely necessary.. When I give the kids a bath I'll run an electric heater in their room for awhile so it's warm for them and dress them warm. We also use a wood burning stove in our livingroom to keep it comfortable and I have an electric throw when I'm chilly…

* If we use the woodburner it keeps the furnace from kicking on at night. So, we set it around 60-63 degrees…. 68 degrees is pretty comfortable… You might want to get some warmer jammies and slippers….

I have nice and toasty warm sheets, and blankets on my bed!

Is it safe to use galvanised steel flue pipe for an indoor woodburner?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:30 +0000

I'm sure I've used it a galvanised steel flue before and just burnt it off outside (when attached to a wood burner) to get rid of any toxic fumes. Now I've got a baby I just need to check it out for sure. I need a 5" diameter flue that's 5' long. All the stove places only stock flue that's a max 1m long but I currently have a 5' long flue which makes me think there's an alternative out there that's possible to use. Can anyone advise me?

I've used galvanized flue pipe as well. I think the fumes are from the oil based preservative they put on the pipe sometimes. The zinc from the galvanizing does not really "burn off" producing a vapor, it oxidizes in place on the steel surface, changing color.

I bought flue pipe at my local hardware and had to piece it together as you may have to. However, I did a quick search and found a 60" length of double wall flue pipe, see link below.

I have seen that stores typically stock the most popular items, nowadays it seems you have to go online to get more specific items.

winterizing chicken coop?

Stove Admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:52:30 +0000

i have an old shed that i use for my chicken coop. there is no power in it and it is a long way from my house or any other power source. i need idea's to help my chickens make it through the cold winters in upstate ny, it is nothing to see below 0 temps and 4 feet of snow
should i keep the yeard accecable or lock them in

During particularly brutal winters, unless you plan on walking to the barn several times a day to break ice in waterers, run an outdoor rated extension cord and using some type of heat source. I have a 120-year old coop that is not insulated, but I'm lucky enough to have electric in it. I hang 250 watt brood lamps over the nest boxes and waterers for additional warmth. You'd be surprised how well a couple of brood lamps can warm a coop!

Put down a heavy layer of pine shavings and straw on the floor to help insulate it. You can also place nest boxes up on pallets to get them off the floor and help your birds conserve a little heat when nesting. Extra bedding in the boxes too, and your birds will huddle together to maintain body heat.

Some birds will venture out in the snow, but most of our are feather legged breeds and they won't set foot in snow. The feathers get wet, freeze and can cause frostbite if they go out. To help combat cabin fever with my birds, I'll sometimes sweep old bedding out the door on top of the snow and throw some scratch so they have something to peck around for. Bored birds get cranky and peck at each other sometimes – hence the term "cooped up" maybe?

Your coop doesn't have to be warm and cozy, as adult birds are pretty talented at finding creative ways to stay warm. I've found a couple who will roost on top of my goats to warm up!! However, I keep a temp gauge out there and try to keep a "warm spot" of at least 35-40 degrees for them. If you run extension cords, you might also try a barn safe heater (one that shuts off if tipped or overheated). Make sure it is positioned where they can't singe their feathers. An occilating heat fan works great – and because it's moving, no one gets the bright idea to try to roost on it.

If I have juvenile birds going into the winter months (my silkies like to hatch chicks when it's -25), I've set up a separate brood pen in a garage as well. The building is better insulated, is closer to the house, and I have an easier time monitoring how the younger birds are doing. If you have young birds (under 6 months), you might want to find alternative, temporary housing for them. I'm not above turning my laundry room into a brood pen, either!

The previous owner of my property actually used an old woodburner out in the coop, but in an old wooden building with flammable bedding everywhere, I wouldn't recommend it!

Hope this helps!

Timber wolfs in my area.. is that why my dog is scared?

Stove Admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:47:28 +0000

Yesterday at about 5 in the morning there was a dead fawn in the ditch. At about 10 at night something drug it onto the road and ate EVERY piece of meat, broken chunks of bone, the spine was broken in half and the rib cage was torn out. We are assuming timber wolfs unless big foot is real lol. (i live in the middle of nowhere by the way) Anyways i let my hunting dog (black lab) out at about 10:30 and he was afraid.. more scared then ever. He ran and hid under my house. Now tonight I went outside to put fire in a outdoor woodburner and he wouldn't leave 10ft from the house. Am i safe? like is there a wolf around watching me lol? I am now going to bring a gun with me wherever i go around here.

Thanks,

Cody

A wolf is extremely unlikely to attack a human. There are only 2 cases of wolves ever killing a human in North America, one in the USA (Alaska) and one in Canada.

However, your dog is an entirely different matter. Wolves will attack and kill dogs. Your dog is smart to be scared. Don't leave him outside alone. Hopefully in a few days the wolves will move on, and you can go back to your normal routine.

Essay Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111?

Stove Admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:47:27 +0000

ok what would the cost be of 100 woodburners, an accountant, an attorney, 1000 pieces of 5 by 5 wood, 1000 pieces of 12 by 12 wood, and 100 people to work for me. This is for an essay project I just need an estimate price of all of that. Thanks so much! Axel )o(
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How Do I Get Stinky Dog Smell Out of the House?

Stove Admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:47:26 +0000

We put our German Shepherd down a few months ago.
I shampooed the carpet a few times since then & washed the walls & floors, etc.
I've also been burning scented candles & put a pot of cinnamon sticks in a bowl of water on the woodburner that we now have running full-time.
I'm not sure the house still smells–hey, I live here, how would I know?! But I'm wondering if anyone has had this prob & what they did to make sure the smell is gone.
It wasn't a urine smell. It was typical dog stink.
I know we had it when the dog was alive, but like I said I'm not sure if it still lingers.

he combination of the below tips will go far in removing doggy odors from any house.

Open Windows
The first step to removing the smell of dog within your home is allowing fresh air to circulate through it. In the rooms in which your dog frequents, open the windows to allow air to pass through it.

Remove Dog Toys
Everything from the dogs tug rope to their prized bone must be gathered and placed in a remote location of the house or outside. When the mixture of saliva and dander builds up on them, they can create an odor of their own within your living space.

Clean Dog’s Favorite Furniture
Furniture frequented by dogs often inherit an unwanted aroma. In most cases,this odor can be removed by mixing a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water. Pour the contents of this formula within a spray bottle and mist down the furniture. Open windows within the room to speed the evaporation process.

Sprinkle Carpeting with Baking Soda
Dogs spend so much time on the carpeting that much of their dander rubs of on the fiber. Baking soda can help in removing this smell through it’s power of absorption. Sprinkle entire carpeting with a light amount of baking soda and allow for it to set in for 24 hours. A day later, return and vacuum the the deodorizing powder from the carpeting.

Spray Vodka
Vodka can work wonders on a range of locations within your house. Simply pour vodka within a spray bottle and mist down any location smelly of your canine companion. The vodka will quickly neutralize the odor and carry it away as it evaporates.

Preventative Dog Odor Solutions
There are things that can be done to prevent the odor from taking over the entire house. Maintenance of these select practices will insure that the odor does not gain a stronghold on the fresh air within the home.

Keep Dog Clean
Hygiene and the development of dander depends on the dog. Regardless, it is a good idea to shampoo your dog every two months to prevent too much odor from building up. By keeping your dog odor-free, it can help in keeping your house smelling fresh.

Cover Dog’s Favorite Furniture
If your dog’s favorite spot is the couch, make sure that you’ve placed a fabric cover over this piece of furniture. Doing this will save you from the laborious task of cleaning upholstery on the couch. Fabric covers can be easily removed and cleaned within a washer and dryer cycle.

Dog Room
Keeping your dog restricted to certain sections of the house can help prevent the odor from flowing freely throughout all of the rooms. If dog odor is an issue for you, restrict the dog to the areas of the house where you wont mind a smell developing.

Keep Dog Outside
Dogs may be cute, but you may want to train them to be an outdoor dog if odors become an issue. Providing them with an outdoor dog house will provide shelter, and clear all dog related smell from within your house.

What would be the best/worst way to die?

Stove Admin — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:23:43 +0000

and How would you kill someone, if you had to? Relax, just a little bit of a writer's block...
Wow!! what a question!! The best way to die would be in your sleep. The worst would be in a fire or to drown. How would I kill someone? Well, for starters, I wouldn't, but if someone hurt one of my kids, I'd shoot their a** and throw them in our outside woodburner!!LOL. They... Continue reading →

Anyone know anything about woodburning?

Stove Admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:41:59 +0000

I want to buy the tools but need info on what I need and for what-tips, tool…etc….never did one before so any tips will help. Thanks.
I read your answer and I wasn't looking for books to buy -the websites have technique instructions and not what I am asking for- IF you read my question you'd realize that is not what I am looking for.
personal tips from experience NOT BOOKS AND WEBSITES- I could have found that myself.

Buy the pen type woodburner at Wal-Mart for about 20 bucks. Next go to a lumber yard or a crafts store and see if you can get some Baltic Birch plywood, the lumber yards sell it in a 4 x 4 sheet and the craft stores sell it usually in a 8 x 10 inch sheets. You can also go to a Dollar store and buy one of their little boxes that are made in china. These woods are light in color and are also softwoods, Baltic Birch plywood is usually about 1/8 inch thick. Go on the internet and search for pyrography, you will find all kinds of free tips and patterns. Good luck.

What can I do to lower my electricity bill?

Stove Admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:41:58 +0000

Sassy is partially right.. Unplugging or putting appliances and electronics on a powerstrip and shutting them down at night can greatly reduce your energy consumption. However, there are other things you can do to lower your electric consumption.

Switch your light bulbs to compact florescent bulbs or CFL's they are more expensive but, last longer and use less electricity than standard bulbs.. If you have ceiling fans with lights lower the total wattage. A house I worked at they used 150 watt bulbs in ALL the light fixtures most were ceiling fans with 4 lights…. The night shift lady had an annoying habit of turning on all the lights during her shift.. So she felt "safer"… This would spike the consumers electric bill by $100 or MORE each month. To save money I switched the bulbs to 25 watt bulbs. and the light was dimmer but, they instantly saved $50 + per month…. AND I was buying light bulbs less… NOT every month….

If you aren't using your mp3 player charger, cell charger, laptop chargers and other misc. chargers unplug them or put them on a power strip.. Ditto for small appliances on your counter tops…. Or bathroom supplies like hairdryers, curling irons, flat irons etc…

Use daylight and windows to your advantage in the daytime… I have big bay windows in my home so I open the shades and have natural light until the sun goes down…

Turn lights OFF in rooms you aren't using… Simple but, sometimes overlooked… I use night lights in the bathroom and hallways..

If you are cooking and using the big oven and stove try and prepare TWO weekly meals instead of just one.. Then store or freeze additional meal in the freezer or fridge for later… Or use crock pots, toaster ovens and roasters.. They use less electricity than larger appliances… If you have a washer/dryer/dish washer and A/C try NOT using these larger appliances at the SAME time. Break up the consumption load by using them in PEAK and OFF-PEAK times… In our area using yoru washer/dryer dishwasher and A/C before 6am will save you considerably since PEAK time is 6am- 10pm… So, I will do a load of wash at 10:15 pm and put it in the dryer at 5:30 am.. I will SOAK the next wash load.. Until the dryer stops… I also hang a lot of clothing and only use the dryer for sheets, towels, and my childrens clothing… ONLY wash/dry FULL loads and ditto for using the dishwasher… I run my dishwasher on time delay at night around 4-3am when we are asleep and NOT using hot water or electric… Turn down your water heater.. We have ours set at 120 degrees plenty HOT and we have it insulated with a water heater blanket to keep the water hotter longer. It cost $20 at a home improvement store…

Just in doing these simple things we've shaved our electric bill in HALF.. It was $114.00 and now it avg. $75.00 per month… In the winter we keep our house a comfortable 65 degrees and just dress warmer.. If we have guests we'll turn the heat up to 70 till they leave…

Check you home for drafts…. GEt some draft dodgers.. They can be used in the summer to keep A/C inside… as well.. If you are still heating your home… Try and turn OFF the rooms that aren't being used as much….In our house the basement is also a family room/playroom… So, our dryer vent hose has an "exhaust" feature that allows the warm air back into the room… So, it's more comfortable… We also have a woodburner in our livingroom we use in the fall/spring when it's cool…

Instead of turning the HEAT UP- use more blankets at night…

Those are just some of the things that we do… We are a family of 4 and someone is home with the kids 24/7 so we don't have the luxury of turning down our thermostat when no one is home!

if you believe in AGW, then what have YOU done about it?

Stove Admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:41:57 +0000

Okay, serious question now:

Gandhi once said "be the change you want to see in the world". On that note, if you believe in AGW then what's the biggest change or contribution you've made personally?

my footprint was already small (poor people's generally are) as i live in a caravan heated by a woodburner, buy all second hand stuff (except underwear and boots ), and drive (hypermiling all the way) a small diesel car, but i have got it down further by stopping work lol. first i refused to fly for work, then to travel more than 5 miles for work, and now i work in my village as a gardener. i also sequester carbon on my plot, as compost, biochar from the burner, and as trees and improved pasture. the soil was red clay sub-soil 15 yrs ago, now it is dark brown for between 6" and 2' depth.

i try not to eat much red meat, but i have to buy and cook it for my dad, he insists. i try to make it stretch with dishes like spag. bolognaise, and buy stuff others wont eat like offal (fools!) in the interests of using all of the animal but the squeal or moo, and we get local grass fed whenever we can.

great quote!

why is it "bad" to put both oil and wood in the same chimney?

Stove Admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:41:57 +0000

I have a wood stove connected to a lined chimney and was wondering if I could run my oil furnace as a back up in the same chimney.

It is against current code because of the chance of soot coming down and fouling the furnace. I know relatives with large brick chimneys that have furnace and woodburners in to one large flue with no problems. They have been working fine for 50 years. Back then there were no codes regulating multiple flues into one large chimney. As long as soot can fall straight down the chimney without falling into the furnace, you will have no problems.

Does anyone know about barkless "naked" firewood?

Stove Admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:41:56 +0000

I'm about to purchase a cord of firewood and now they offer two kinds: regular (with bark) and "barkless". Does anyone know of any disadvantages to the barkless wood? i.e. burns poorer, etc?

We cut & split wood all time for mom's woodburner.
Without bark is best.

Bark traps bugs, eggs, dirt & moisture to create mold. Bark will create more smoke, burns quickly (can be used to get a fire started) and adds more work to cleaning the chimney each fall since in adds more soot. Bark does add protection from having melting snow, etc.. away from the log to help keep log dryer.

Store logs on a pallet and inside a building if possible or cover with a tarp if will be outside stored.

The thickness of the log and the type of wood will determine how long it will burn. Green wood will only smoke. If have freshly cut from live tree, this wood will have to dry; get dry logs. If have choices from same size bundles, get the heavier ones – - will have lasting burn and less likely to have hollow insides. Larger ones burn longer, too. Have a variety of sizes.

How long do i cook breaded chicken on the stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:21:03 +0000

I used to cook this with my mom but she passed so now im on my own.
i know i have to take the chicken breast and roll in it eggs then in breadcrumbs and then put it on the stove. i do not know how long to cook it or how to prepare the pan. any help?

If you're cooking it on top of the stove, take a large skillet, pour about 1/4-1/2 cup vegetable oil in the bottom, and turn it on high while you're preparing your chicken. (Make sure you have enough that it will cover the chicken breasts fully.) After you've prepared the chicken as you described, drop it into the pre-heated oil, and cook it about 5-7 minutes on each side. Make sure you drain it on paper towels. I also like to cut into it to make sure it's done (not pink anymore inside.)

A healthier way to cook this is in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees for about 10 minutes. Prepare the chicken as you described above, and put it in a baking pan that you've sprayed with vegetable spray. Bake for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Is it better to make a steak on a stove or panini maker?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:21:02 +0000

I have a hamilton beach panini maker and a normal stove with a pan. The steaks have been marinated in kc masterpiece 30 minute honey teriyaki marinade. Which way would be better to cook them?

I'm pretty sure the panini maker is not the way to go — for one, it wouldn't get hot enough (unless you want *really* rare steak), and the juices would start to drain out, etc… Go with the pan, in very hot oil.

Here's some step-by-step instructions I found, really since you have a marinade on them, they would be best grilled… but anyway:

http://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Steak-in-a-Frying-Pan

Should the valve on a gas stove always be fully turned on?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:21:02 +0000

I just got a new stove and a lot of noise and pressure coming from the burners. My old stove wasn't so loud and forceful when I turned it on. I don't know if this is just the way new stoves are, or if their is ever an instance where you are supposed to turn the valve behind the stove partial way to make up for this?

It sounds like mini rocket when I lite the stove and when it's in the High position and I just wanted to know if this is normal?

I'd call the manufacturer and see what they say. if you get no help, you can call public service. tell them you open the valve, it sounds like a rocket. If they want to charge you a service call, hang up, call back and tell them you smell gas. someone will be there quickly, do a check of the area and probably make sure all valves are closed and functioning properly. it may be a minor adjustment they can make for you.

How to cook phulkas on electric stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:21:01 +0000

I used to cook good phulkas on gas stove. Recetly I bought electric stove I am unable to cook phulkas on that because of the heat veriation. any ideas?
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how much money does a corn stove save you a year?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:21:00 +0000

Does anyone owning a corn stove know the average a corn stove saves them on their gas bill a year. Just bought one and curious.

I have done a decent amount of research as I am interested in one also, It seems that people who were paying approx $350 worth of gas a month pay about $70-$80 a month for gas with the corn stove running all month and about $120 in corn. Average savings? $165-$170 a month. It depends how toasty you like it, but it seems you can't go wrong.
Great investment, especially if you live in an area like the midwest.
edit~
Also, people who spend about $350 in gas heat a month (in my area anyway, MA) aren't heating their house extremely warm. I keep my forced air gas heat at 70. 73 on REALLY cold days. The corn stove should heat your house warmer than that (assuming you got the right BTU's for your square footage) So savings could be even GREATER than mentioned above, only because you are at least 5 degrees warmer now with your corn stove…

I want to buy Coal for my wood burning stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:59 +0000

I want to use coal this year for my wood buring stove but i can't seem to find a place that i can buy it. Does any one know wher i can purchase it in tons not bags.

I completely agree with Robert B:

Do not try to burn coal unless you have a special grate for coal. Some kinds of coal produce far more intense heat than wood and can damage a standard grate and perhaps even the inside of the firebox.

Not only this, but if you have a glass viewer in your stove it can shatter the glass. It can also start a fire in your home.

how to get burned off oil from a ceramic stove top?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:59 +0000

today i fried empanadas in the morning with my fuardians permission. I acialldently put the small frying pan the big top of a glass or ceramic stove top, which cause it to spill oil there. Any good thigns to take it off? i would also appreciate the answers that don't require me to go to home depot or something to buy this un heard product. thanxs in advance!

I have a ceramic stove top with flat burners. I use a regular kitchen cleaning product and a flat box knife type blade. Soak it with the cleaner a few minutes and then scrape if off. Be careful to keep the blade flat against it so that the edges don't scrape the stove top.

How do I get rid of the white build-up (I think that's what it is) on my wood burning stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:58 +0000

It seems to collect on the cracks where the pieces of the stove are placed together, and it has the consistency of rust when I try to clean it. Anyone know what this is, what causes it, or how to get rid of it?
Dust, mixed with grease and a few wood ashes. Continue reading →

Will I be charged if my retarded son burns himself on the stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:56 +0000

My son is 9 and retarded with autism. He keeps going in the kitchen and turning on the stove every time I look away from him. It's starting to get annoying. Every time I pull him away, he puts up a huge fuss. If I just let him burn himself to learn why he can't touch the stove, can I be charged with a crime?
I doubt it. That's how Dad taught me to stay away from the... Continue reading →

Is it safe to heat liquid potpourri on a stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:56 +0000

When I was young my aunt used to do it. I'm just not sure if it is safe. It is an electric stove if that matters? LOL we have 3 diffusers but they aren't putting out as much scent as I would like for tonight.
YES!!! DEFINITLYYY!!! i did this a while ago i grew a liquid eyebrow stash!!! it has changed my whole life!! thank your aunt a million times! Continue reading →

Does the implied warranty of hability cover lack of stove gas in new york city?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:55 +0000

I live in Manhattan and have not had any use of my stove for the past three weeks due to the building not having any gas. I was wondering if I could withhold or discount my rent under the implied warranty of hability. Thanks.
No! Prove landlords fault or default of Implied warranty of habitability. The building does not have gas. Does not mean living is unsafe. Read the lease there ... Continue reading →

How to change a drop-in stove to a slide-in stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:54 +0000

My oven broke last year, and I either have to buy a new board or a new sensor. Either way it would be worth it to just buy a new stove. Right now I have a drop-in, so I was wondering, how do I cut/change the counter to fit a slide in?
Thank you in advance!

You have two major things to check before you tackle this. It could ruin your day.

#1 What is the height of the top of your counter tops? It must be high enough to accommodate the slide in. Some counters with drop ins are too low for a slide in. You can take the leveling legs off but sometimes that's not enough. If you countersink the feet into your sub floor your drawer could drag on the floor. The slide in need to sit right on the counters with no gap. You don't want to hang it from the counters like the drop in but it needs to sit nicely on the surface. It's a cosmetic issue. Although small finished boards can be used to fill this gap if you have no choice.

#2 Slide your drop in out and set it on a moving blanket (to protect your floor)and measure between the two side walls. Make sure you have enough width to accommodate the slide in. You do not want to have to enlarge this width. You probably have drawers next to your stove and that gets very involved to move them over 2 inches.

Cosmetics:
Make sure your overall of the slide in will cover the overall of the drop in. With a new counter you would only need to make sure it covers the cutout of the drop in. But your drop in has probably scored the surface of your counters and if you want to hide that use your overall dimensions.
Then you will be just enlarging the cutout a little bit, but NOT all the way to the wall. Check your dimensions. Some models have a filler bar for installs where the cut out goes all the way to the wall, for replacing a freestanding stove.

Then just cut right up the middle of the cabinetry below the range. When you have a cut right up the middle you can just pry the boards away without ever getting your saw near the face of your cabinetry. It's a great trick.

You will need to change out the power from a wall outlet to a floor outlet. to allow the range to go all the way back to the wall.

How do I clean vegetable oil from my glasstop stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:54 +0000

I need some help, I occationally cook with oil and it splatters on the stove. Its a glass top oven, so it streaks from one spot to another, soon the whole top is covered in oil, i tried to use soap and water and windex, i'm not sure what I can use on a glass top. Please help...
get a proper glass top cleaner it gets everything off Continue reading →

Can I pop microwave ultimate butter popcorn on the stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:54 +0000

Hi! Can I pop microwave ultimate butter popcorn on the stove? I mean, can I cut the bag open (butter and all) and pour it in a pot & pop it (I've popped regular kernels before) ? Thanks!
Yes you can! Just be careful! Continue reading →

Will my gas stove explode if exhaust is coming out of it?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:54 +0000

I dunno we just smell exhaust coming from the top of the stove . What should we do?

Turn off the pilot flame to your gas stove. Either a gas leak or an exhaust leak is very dangerous business. Gas of course can cause a massive explosion with just a tiny spark. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a silent killer. People have gone to sleep with an exhaust leak, and have never woken up.

Call your gas company, or the fire service. They will come. They'd rather deal with live people and a gas or exhaust leak, than with dead people and a house in flames.

Is using an electric skillet more energy efficient than using a burner on an electric stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:53 +0000

I just want to find out if it's more efficient to use an electric skillet (which plugs into the wall) to cook than a burner on my stove-top. I've always been told that it is, but someone recently told me that the energy usage is the same.
Yes it is. The coil is in the unit and its a more precise temp control. Continue reading →

How many solar panels would it take to power say a refrigerator, a/c, and stove?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:52 +0000

I'm curious to know how many panels I would need to maintain a rudimentary amount of power in the event of an outage or crisis. Imagining the price to be high, I don't know how big of a system I could get, so I'm curious if I wanted just enough panels to power a refrigerator and stove and maybe an a/c. Just those three basic necessities.

i think the beginig is expensive but it pays for itself in a short amount of time.
alot of my friends installed it recently with th e company below- you can probly ask them your questions! good luck!

How do I fix my gas stove when it doesn't light?

Stove Admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:20:51 +0000

I have a gas stove with 4 stoves for cooking.
However, 2 of them do not light. It releases gas but it won't light.
What is the problem with it and how do I fix it? Thanks!

Be sure that the burner caps and seats are clean so that you get a good ground for the ignitor to work. They lift right off. Just look at the contact points for grease and gunk and clean that off good and give it a try. Also, check to be sure that the little channel that the gas travels through to get to the ignitor is clear so the gas can get to that point.

Is there such thing as a stove without a vent?

Stove Admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:10:04 +0000

I am looking at this house to buy and the stove is surpose to sit in the middle of this little granite island. Above that area, there is no vent or no place to put one because it is in the middle of the room and not against the wall. Is there such a thing as a stove that vents itself and if there is, what is it called? Thank you in advance for your answers!

Viking makes a down draft fan kit that works well. The vent raises out of the counter next to the stove and draws air across the surface of the stove. The air is then drawn into a pipe usually located in the floor joists and "daylights" on the exterior wall.

There are other types of vents designed to be mounted from the ceiling that "daylight" through the roof.

Do not vent the stove into any wall or ceiling cavity since this will be a fire hazard.