Testing Our New Wood Stove
Вставка
- Опубліковано 26 жов 2020
- Firing up our new wood stove for the first time to test it out and to burn off all of the packaging oils and paint. Stove Q&A. It is a Vermont Castings stove, model Aspen C3, which heats 400-1200 sq ft. Our house is 900 sq ft. Here is our stove installation video. • Installing the Wood Stove
Join our Live Simple, Live Free Face Book Group. / tinyhouseprepper
General email: billk@kelleremail.com
Shop or become a consultant at our Thrive Life food store. bkeller.thrivelife.com/index
Would you like to try a Thrive Life sample? bkeller.thrivelife.com/thrive...
Would you like to earn a paycheck every time your neighbor goes grocery shopping? Every month! To learn more about becoming a Thrive Life consultant, text “thrive” (without the quotes) to (571) 248-5282
Also, join our new “Thriving Good Recipes” FB group for a clearinghouse of recipes by Thrive Life customers and consultants. Add a few of your own! / 187043475314531
To purchase Ruvi Fruit and Vegetable drink, or to become a GoRuvi Affiliate, click here. www.goruvi.com/?ref=bkeller
True Leaf Market. Get heirloom seeds and microgreen kits and supplies. www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGRklGSkJGT...
Check out our Instagram account! / livesimplelivefree_thp
We’ve got Life Simple, Live Free Merchandise! teespring.com/stores/live-sim...
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the convenience of my homes heat, but from just using the fireplace & firepit outside, there is an obvious difference. There is definitely more comfort and coziness with wood-fire anything. :-) Plus, the crackling sound is peaceful.
The wall behind the stove is concerning. Be watchful of that. Love the stove. Put on a pot of beans when the paint is burnt off.
Dave, You sound like a very sweet man.I can only imagine what kind of a father you are .Best Wishes to you and your FAMILY.
Very cosy and practical and Pop and Leo are smiling.
$300 a cord where I live in Canada. Amazingly I live in the middle of the forest. People ripping off people. I'm 74 and can't go out and saw down dead trees myself. BTW, go to a hardware store and buy a propane tank with a torch nozzle. Turn the knob, click the button and you have instant fire. No need for paper or kindling but a fire starter is necessary so that it burns long enough to catch the logs. I use the paper cup kind with the wax like you have. It only takes a second to light the fire starter with the blow torch and then all you have to do is turn the blow torch off, close the stove door and enjoy the fire. One hand held tank will last about 5 years. Maybe more because my house is wood only heat and we get upwards to 40 below so our stove runs 24 hours a day in our very long winters....about 8 months. You only have to replace the empty propane bottle. The nozzle is reusable. I would really hate a fire that I could not regulate. Because we sometimes have to run the wood stove on high heat, we have clearance of 18 inches all around.
Is that $300 for a face cord?
74 isn’t that old !Maybe you have some sons/grandsons that could come help you out? Take care
Do you have access to wooden pallets? It's not much work to take them apart and many are made of oak. About half the wood I burn is pallets and that really helps me streeeeeeetch out a cord of log wood.
@@barnabyaprobert5159 pallets easy to take apart? Not in my experiences..they are absolutely aggravation personified!! I'd sure hate to know I had to tear apart enough of them to fulfill half of my annual wood consuption!!
@@kkkay7336 I use a demolition bar (Home Depot about $30). It's about a yard long so you get plenty of leverage. And, since it's for firewood it doesn't matter if there are cracks or rough ends. I can take apart a standard pallet in about a minute. Remove nails from the boards (easy) and the rails (admittedly a bit more difficult). Then saw them into 2-3 stove length pieces out of each board and 3 pieces out of each "rail".
I added one of those heat shields to my wall and I attached some 1 in blocks on the corners to bring the heat shield out away from the wall leaving air gap between wall and shield for extra protection to keep wall cool.
Looks very nice. Sometimes by the comments people make, I wonder if I have watched the same video as the commenter. I'm guessing that they don't watch much of the video and just comment and leave or something. Anyway enough about that, I always enjoy seeing what you are up to, it is nice to have something positive to watch, a break from everything that is going on. Take care
I think many times people don't really watch the video. They just make comments based on the title and thumbnail, or what they THINK I'm going to say! What really irritates me is when they ask a question that I had SPECIFICALLY answered in the video! I just want to ask, "Did you watch the video?! Go watch the video first!" But it happens all the time, and after 6 years as a creator, I've just learned to live with it and ignore it! And either just delete the comment (If its nasty), or respond kindly anyway.
We also have back up wood heat to our electric furnace that we use when it is cold enough to use the wood heat (we are in SC). So thankful to the Lord for it. Happy for you all that you got a wood heater. You will enjoy it. Nice to sit in front of it as it warms you and you watch the fire burning. Have a blessed day. Thank you for your videos.
Got to love all the self appointed YT “experts” out there. Great stove! clearances so much less on modern stoves.
Leo has found his winter place. Putting a matching mat behind the stove will be aesthetically pleasing. Learned from this a double wall pipe is the way to go ; price aside.
Yay, I was just thinking how it would be nice to see your wood stove . Thanks a lot for sharing.
Handsome stove you have! I hope y’all get many years of enjoyment out of it! Just in time for Fall/Winter 😀
That is such a cute little stove, cuddle time ! I love winter living in New Orleans the summers are so clammy and hot here, so I'm looking forward to cold weather come January.
Bill, so awesome! I can see Leo loves the stove already!💕🔥
I'd be lost without my wood stove. Not only for the amount of money it saves me on electric but I don't have to worry about the power going out. I'll always have heat and a way to cook .
Exactly, then stepping close to it and being able to warm up quickly!
Love watching you guys! Thanks for the update, I too just installed our wood burner, almost the same size, and can't wait to fire it up!!! Glad everything worked out on the installation! Stay blessed!!!
I trust that you know very well what you're doing. Thanks for the review. Love the look of that stove !!
Most homes I’ve been in have had wood burning fireplaces. And YES, the heat from a wood fire is UNLIKE NO OTHER type of heat. I moved into my current home almost 20 years ago and I do not have a wood burning fireplace in this home, and BOY DO I MISS IT!!! ENJOY your new stove this winter...STAY COZY!!! ❤️🙂❤️
We love the wood heat. Looks like Leo is in heat heaven 🤣 our CJ was furry like Leo and we had to put a stool in front for her and her short haired brother Tucker they would leave to eat and go to the litter 😂 it was so peaceful to watch.
Thank you Bill for sharing the first fire with us, have a blessed day 🌈
You've inspired me to install a wood stove!
Bill and Elizabeth inspire many of us!
You really need a fireproof material behind the stove there've been so many fires from people not blocking heat from hitting the walls I follow used to keep here at 95 in the living room to get heat in the bedrooms I know what it's like
Me too! I just bought mine today. Yay! God I’d good all the time! ❤️❤️❤️
I want one too! I have a fireplace but it is so inefficient. I have to buy a Texas fire frame to get the heat in the house. I never bought one but I rigged it up with a bbq grill grate and the iron grate in the fireplace. I haven’t burned in a long time and I am really missing my fires.
I hope they enjoy many warm and cozy winters w/ their stove!
Stove is darling! Your house is snug and so cute. Enjoy staying warm and toasty this winter. God bless you.
Great video, we have just moved to France from England and are going to get a wood stove for our farmhouse. We have never had a wood burner and are looking forward to sitting in front of one. Take care
Your stove will be so warm and cozy this winter, and Leo is gonna LOVE it! I love the idea of putting something behind the stove, it will give you peace of mind for those cold winter months ahead!
Love your piano playing! I have the same heart for music, I'm assuming it is you or your wife, I saw a keyboard in the house, God is so good! Thanks for the wonderful video! Jill from Baudette Minnesota
hahaha Bill.. its so special when you add such regal music to little Leo :) that makes my night. ok now back to this wood stove.
I agree it’s probably a good idea to have the extra protection, great video!
Hi dear Elizabeth & Bill, what a great addition to your lovely home. Now y'all enjoy for many winters to come.
😁 🏠👵X
Sooooo cozy. Since I do not have a fire place I will truly enjoy yours.
We do have a pellet stove and it feels so good to stand by it and warm up.
You might want to put a hear resistant kettle filled with water on top of your stove. It will add a little bit of humidity to the otherwise drying heat.
great idea I never thought of that. I have a wood stove insert so basically a wood stove that sits inside an existing fireplace hole. so I dont have the option of putting water on top of the stove. any ideas for me to get some humidity in that heat?
If you woukd lihe or need humidity, you can have water in an open recipient anywhere near tge fire....just be cafefull it's pritected from pets so they don't get hurt
@@scottcoleman7304 You don't necessary need to use a kettle...if you don't have the height space.....maybe you could fit roasting pans????
@@theadster2702 no it's like completely sealed to the wall to make it look like a built in fireplace I guess. its for people who have existing fireplaces but dont have enough space outside of the fireplace for a legit free standing wood stove.
@@scottcoleman7304 oh...darn!!!! they are nice when you can be able to put the kettle on top.
For the record I retract my first comment...my apologies for commenting while watching the video and not waiting til the end of it.have a great day everyone!
I am very happy for you. I also have a small woodstove. I believe the secret to the charm of a woodstove is that the heat is very penetrating and there's the smell and the sound of the wood burning. It's wonderful. Be blessed my friends.
Good job, Bill, thanks for sharing !
Looks Great. I agree, for peace of mind a wall shield behind the stove would be functional and look good as well.
I heated my home of 2800 square. ft. with wood for years. Cold long winters here in northern Ontario, Canada and
went through about 4 bush cords of seasoned wood per winter.
The best tip, clean out the stove regularly and if your local Lowe's sells it, buy a couple boxes of Fatwood. 1 small piece will
start a fire every time, much better than kindling, I always have 2 pieces about 3 inches in length in my pack when I go in the bush.
Stay warm, stay safe. Thanks for the vids !!
We have a big fireburning stove in the basement, Phil, my husband, like to get a really hot fire going in the morning, he thinks it keeps from building up in stove and chimney
Yep! We buy our fatwood at Lowe's when we don't have access to our own cut cypress or cedar wood! And yes, I carry some for all hiking/camping trips. Best tip of the week, right there, Robert Hastings!
You know what would look really good behind that stove? Some tiles that match Elizabeth’s Polish dinnerware that she loves so much!!!! Just saying!!!!
Oh wouldn't that be beautiful!
Looks great and I’m sure it will really put out some wonderful heat this winter . Leo sure seemed to enjoy it ! Lol . Thanks so much for sharing and for all of the really enjoyable videos you and Elizabeth take the time to make for us ! God bless and have a wonderful day !
Am HAPPY 4 you! You have made VERY wise decisions and I am SURE your lovely family assisted in the planning...especially dear Elizabeth. WHAT a pretty and perfect addition to your sweet home. At first, Leo was curious, surprised by it's heat and then soOOoo pleased by it's comfort. I truly enjoy watching the practical and well done little home improvements you do...WELL DONE Bill! Thank-you kindly 4 sharing your time/talents with us. Any negative comments come from a 'broken' world...we encounter them and we pray for them = our mission to Love! Health and God's continued abundant blessings upon you n' yours!
Nice Fire 🔥!!! Very Cool Stove !!
Patricia & (Daniel)
I enjoyed your video very much & learned something new. You've introduced me (both of you) to new things, then I find myself trying it out. Looks like I'm going to inquire about that stove. My home is 800 s.f. & that is small but efficient. Always had a wood stove but the one we brought here is to much stove for this house. Thank you again. I really appreciate learning from you. Take care .
Once used to wood heat, no other heat feels as warm. Thank you for sharing, this was educational to me. The cat sure will love you!
Sounds like you got it all under control. Glad you got it ready before the real cold weather sets in. Loved how Leo found his place. We got a cold front this morning and it is awesome since we are hot most of the time in Texas. Thanks for sharing!
When I put a heat shield behind my wood stove I used ceramic electric fence insulators to space the shield away from the wall [local farm store] and cement board painted with high temp. black paint has been installed for 10-15 years no problem... appreciate your video incites well done! Thanks!
In the process - the ceramic electric fence insulators is a great idea.
The BEST part was Leo in front of the fire. How cute!
Enjoyed. I think you did your research as always and did a great job on installing and choosing your woodstove. Its very nice! God bless you all.
I can’t wait , I’ve watched both of your videos on your now 2 year old wood stove we are converting our 2 and 3/4 garage to our new gaming / bedroom and we are going to use a wood stove for heat and I learned a lot from your videos . Can’t wait . Thank you .
Lovely! And Leo approved.... thanks for the EPA info, too... It's like you are talking to us individually, btw...
Not watched a video in a while - Love the new intro.
Beautiful little wood stove! It will be so cozy when the snow comes around and when you have your Christmas 🎄 tree on. I always love my fireplace, but a wood stove is awesome too! Stay blessed.
Beautiful stove and how nice to be toasty warm this winter! Thanks for sharing.
As a heat shield, I use a piece of 3'X5'X1/4" Hardibacker cement board, stood upwards, leaned sightly against the wall. It has 2 semicircular cutouts at the bottom (about half of a six inch circle), to let air rise behind the panel and a piece of wood that is 2" long by 3/4"X3/4", (glued on), behind the top, standing the top slightly off the wall, to allow air to convect from the bottom up through the top, flowing in back of the panel to cool it. The wall stays totally cool. If you need a shield, this is cheap, it works and it can be simply removed for the summer. You can even paint it the same color as your wall. It's nice to know the wall will stay cool while you're sleeping!
I absolutely love wood stoves but unfortunately in my later years I have asthma so I no longer can have one. Enjoyed your video! I used to love simmering a pot of stew or pot roast on mine..
I have asthma so do 2 of my children 🤔 we have had a Woodstove in the past and plan on installing one again soon are the asthma and wood stoves not compatible?
I have severe asthma and grew up with a woodstove in our house. It rarely gave me any asthma problems,my parents kept the dust and ash cleaned up really well. I want to install a small wood stove in my house so bad! Not for constant use but for when the power goes out (a LOT in the cold weather) or for the times when it's bitter cold and we are having problems with our house heater keeping the house warm.
Glad you guys are set for the winter. And glad you are playing it safe. But you seem to be a pretty level headed guy. Stay Blessed
Started putting my piping in yesterday I am so excited my first wood stove. God bless
And a cat warming by the hearth :-) It is Leo approved, so there you go!!! What a beautiful stove and a cozy fire. And a place to cook if the lights go out!
My brother stacks his wood along the outside wall and cut a door open to the inside. Easy peasy: open door from the inside, get more wood, close door in your slippers!
I love your videos, showing us, and good knowing this and explaining how it works is fun to watch. You have a lot of knowledge and the name callers are jealous.
Well, I love it. Such a cozy warm home.
I've heard it said, "a wood stove warms the soul".
Where did you get that wood rack in the living room??? I LOVE IT!!!!
Yeah...(I stay at a cabin)..it's great to stoke the fire around 6-8pm!!!!!!......then just go to sleep!!..☺️
Wood stove heat soaks into your bones! That's what it is. Thanks for this Bill. It looks great and it should give you years of warm comfort in the cold weather.
Looks cozy, much enjoyment to you this winter.
We grew up in a home with a wood stove, my mom and dad always had one ( a much older model than what you have of course ) and they always had a shield behind to protect the walls, so when I seen that you hadn't installed one I must admit I was a bit concerned but I felt you knew what you were doing and read all the instructions etc...I'm happy to hear you will be installing one however, and yes it definitely gives an old worry wart like me piece of mind knowing you're taking extra precautions. When we built this house I wanted a wood fireplace but couldn't talk my husband into it, just the smell alone is worth it to me, but he didn't like the thought of bringing in bugs hiding in a woodpile. ( I've had a wood fireplace in a previous home and that was never an issue for me , I think he has a phobia about bugs? ) lol Anyway I love your wood stove and it looks like Leo does too! Nothing like a toasty fire on a cold winter's night I say.
Love your kitty enjoying all that warm cozy heat.
We are heating our house with a big woodstove (with an oven too) for the last 7 years. It is not easy to have a woodstove though : you need to bring wood in all the time, you need to watch for the fire, control it and not to mention ashes and cleaning them every other day. But its warmth cannot be compared to any other ! The smell of the first firing will go away pretty quickly. Don't you worry about it. You may have the same smell each winter when you first put it in use again. Enjoy the fireplace !
Looks good! Enjoy your stove and staying warm this winter. ❤️
We have been heating with our wood stove for two years now and you are correct there is nothing like that heat. We keep a pot of water on top to replace the humidity in the air.
Nice job!
You sure have worked hard getting things the way you want them since you moved in that house. Good job. Now take a break!
Ha. I wish! There are more projects planned. 😊
Just a helpful suggestion, cut up a bunch of kindling and get a blow torch to start the fire rather than spending money on "fire starters ".
@Rose just a cheaper way of starting a fire.. just a suggestion that works for me.
@@lilerb1313 my dad lights fires that way, too.
Loved Elizabeth’s piano playing as you put the wood in the stove. Seeing Leo enjoy the warmth was a treat. I love cats.
Sorry, that wasn’t Elizabeth on the piano. She’s been visiting her sister in Maine for the past week
We love our wood stove. Bought our new one in 16 they keep on improving them all the time. Here in NM Albuquerque we don't use ours all the time, it's just not cold enough. Enjoyed watching you put it in though. Have a cozy winter. Oh by the way we did use the stove with our 6to10 inches of snow that fell on us yesterday and still going today. LOL
I've left u guys for quite some time. Tea with Jesus by Tiny House Preppers is awesome! I remember 2 other stoves that were so cute, but not very efficient I suppose...I'd love to live FREE like you guys! I'm stuck in an institution for people with brain injuries from car accidents...its either here, or homeless, so God does take care of ALL my NEEDZ! I do have a nice apartment, my dogs, and FREE bills & food! I'm extremely grateful for it, but it gets REALLY REALLY sucky when a person's individual rights get sheetstomped daily!!! To have just a simple lil life outside of here would be a dream come true, and an answered prayer. I suppose God puts us where He needs us to be....there are so many here that NEVER have even a chance at FREEDOM and peace away from institutional living...its NOT nice! There's very warped, ungodly employees around here that love to go outta their way to create controversy when it's NOT warranted! They restrict us from the "public", even make fun of us unlucky folks, and punish us like children for ridiculous things. Thanx for keepin my dreams alive!!! I live FREE monetarily, but NOT FREE to just be me and simply live...I have FAITH God will get me outta here to a simple, FREE life, full of love, and simplicity one day....God bless you all!
I feel for you Jamie. I've felt it recuperating from a knee replacement. I'm going to pray for your healing. Jesus can! When I saw staff treat people badly it made me sick and very very sad. There's hope in this life, with Jesus. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Say psalm 91 daily. And last of all eat something good for you daily. It works.
It's difficult to witness in the midst of your situation i know. Try. I can only try. Where are you from?
I was just at a Bible study last night where they almost glamorized poverty. I think it's prideful of them to say how much money they gave away and they still live comfortably.
Thinking of you! Your not alone , I hope you find happiness. I bet your dogs are sweet company, I was surprised to hear they were allowed! 😊 Take care
I will be thinking of and praying for you that you can find happiness in your situation Jesus loves us and I take great comfort from that during my my troubles in life. I am so grateful I am a Christian and have his love. I pray He turns those employees you were mentioning to have a change of heart TODAY! May God bless you Jamie.
Prayers for you Jamie. Stay strong. God bless!
Leeeoooo. Haven’t seen your Royal Highness is quite a while. ❤️
I enjoy your channel; you are quite knowledgeable and also have a spirit that is willing to learn how to do things on your own. You don't need to defend your actions; you're a good teacher.
Your family (including Leo) will stay cozy warm. Looking good and all the best.🍁🍁🍁😊👍
I will admit I was concerned about how close the stove was to the wall but didn't say anything because you have way more knowledge in house renovation etc that I do. Lol But that being said it makes me happy that you are putting up something to protect the wall. 😊
Hi, thanks for your interesting videos love watching you guys, I wish Elizabeth would do more sewing videos. 😊
She has been visiting her sister in Maine, and has a sewing video with her sister coming soon. The truth is, she doesn't have as much time to sew as she would like.
Gorgeous little fire, my husband and I hope to install one before the weather gets too cold, however, we need to have our roof replaced first. Great video, have a nice day.
Grate,i think it's the burning of the wood , it makes a person feel relaxed ,looking at the fire flickering, the warmth we feel .thank you
Radiant heat from a coal or woodstove heats the house and furniture keeping the warmth steady. Hot Air will fluctuate in temperature much more. The invention of the thermostat is man's biggest mistake. Much better to have a steady BTU output then switching the heat on and off all the time.
To be safe you might add a heat /fire board behind your stove on the wall.just a suggestion☺
I agree👍
he already addressed that in the video. Did you not watch????
Yes my apologies I put the ccart before the horse, as I was watching the video I commented ...whoops I retract my first comment. Thanks
Oops sorry, me too!
Thinking of this for my mobile home. With the way this worlds going gotta take care of our own.
Nice and cozy, glad it's all working well for you.
Im going to have a door to the outside from my bedroom (french) in the event of a fire in the wrong place.
We get more refined, in our older age, don't we ? Carry the wood !
You are a great person. Thank you for all you teach us. Blessings
What a beautiful stove and thank goodness it will keep you warm during the winter. Great job! Nice woodshed too! Love the cat kickin' back, looked very relaxed and content. :)
Bill just delete all the know it all people, you always do a great job.
I love your log holder and fireplace tools! Tres chic. 💕
Glad you shared the instruction of installation. Some people don't read them. New stoves are designed to be safer & clearance amounts are accurate.
Nothing feels better on a cold winter night than sitting with your shoes off propped up in from of a good wood fire. Listening to the radio and drinking coffee
We have had wood heat in the past when we lived in the country and were raising iur boys. There is nothing like wood heat in my opinion for warmth. and comfort! I am sure like Leo Pops will enjoy the nice warm heat. The instillation looks nice and another job behind you. Always so much to do at this time of year! It looks like you will be in good shape for the winter season. My best to you and yours. Have a blessed day and winter in your new home! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊👍👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing; we will be installing our first wood stove next month and your video is first I've seen that mentioned burning off the residues.
Wow, wood stoves have come a long way in the past few years. Enjoy!!
Good job, I have had my large Masport wood stove for 30 years, when it is cold, rainy and miserable outside the wood fire is comfort, homely and warm, children loved drying themselves after bath time in front of it. Enjoy your fire this winter. You won't want to go outside to collect the wood lol.
Yes, wood heat is awesome!
Love the stove😊
Such a beautiful fire. Thank you for sharing.
The joy of the simple things😊
I just imagine all of you gathering in the living room at night close to the wood stove and Leo snuggling close to the fire 🐱!! Enjoy!! God 🙏 bless you!!
We had a Two story ten room home in Upstate N.Y. - We also had wood stove like that in one of our familt rooms.- loved it - We Also had a Wood/ Kerosene Furnace down cellar. Nothing more warming than wood heat.. Never used the Kerosene with the furnace other than to start the wood at the beginning of the heating season. Or to keep it tested throughout the season.. Living in Oklahoma now, and really miss the little wood stove, thinking about getting another one here !
Happy Heating !
It looks great! So cozy!
Congratulation! That is a great stove I own one for about 7 years never had a problem....
A wood shed is something to be very proud of ..well done!
That Aspen is a great little stove. I only ever sold and installed one of them but the girl absolutely loved it. Most of ours were to heat 1500-2000 sg feet. You have an amazing little stove there that will give you many years of worry free service. The stove will smell for a few hours but you will soon have the smell gone ! Make sure to use a stove top thermometer that way you know how the stove is operating and not producing creosote ! The one thing I always loved about the Vermont Casting units was the bi metallic damper.