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Posted by jJim McLaughlin on January 19, 2008, 10:01 pm
In addition to Steve's very good suggestions, get a CO monitor for the room.
Also, make sure you have a good new solid galvanized small trash can with a
tight fitting lid for ash removal and disposal.
Steve wrote:
>
> it probably has not been use in a few years,
>
>>>The room got a little smokey
>>>So my question is and yes I am stupid when it comes to this, but I
>>>dont want to kill everyon in my house so anyone have any ideas on how
>>>to use the thing
>
>
> I have to add a few safety considerations as I am assumimg you are not
> familar with the wood heat method of heating a house.......... If you
> are, please excuse me for assuming this.
>
> If you have never had the need or opportunity before to use an inside
> wood burning stove I can't emphasize enough the hazards associated
> with using one. Are you certain your chimney is clean and ready for
> use with a wood burning stove??? What type of wood do you have to
> use? Is it hardwood or softwood? Softwood (Pine) contains high pitch
> content and can overheat and lead to chimney fires. Hardwood is best
> (oak, maple, birch, etc.) if it has had a chance to air dry after
> being cut and split for at least 6 months. You should never just
> start a fire in the stove and walk away, it needs to be monitored
> closely for awhile so it either doesn't smolder or take off like a
> dragon. I highly recommend attaching a magnetic temperature guage to
> your flu pipe coming out of the stove so you know how hot your fire is
> all the time.
>
> Hope this helps you out some..........
> Steve
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