I just starting using 6 pieces of charcoal straight across in the center along with the firestarter and kindling and it now takes about 45 mins. to get going full blast.
You will also want to replace ( as long as you are doing a re build ) the secondary air probe . That is in the back - go around the back of the unit and take off your rear heat shield if you have one ... then remove the screws holding the back of the stove steel plate on - And you will see it . It’s just a little probe with a spring coil and a screw ..... hook it back up with the new one and you’ll be happy you did
Other than the grate that the wood rests on, the ash pan, and andirons, does your stove have anything else like fire bricks inside? I’m in the process of rebuilding an Intrepid II and I want to make sure I’m not missing anything.
No , not in mine . There are just the parts you have mentioned.... however , on the “ back wall “ of the inside , you’ll have the back plate that holds the throat hood ..... the throat hood is sometimes a part that should be replaced if it gets burnt up and distorted. The back plate is held in place by two latches that will turn to pin it in against the back . Inside there is where the refractory package is . That is made from firebrick and once you fire the stove .... that stuff becomes very brittle . The refractory package holds the combustor ( catalytic converter )
Excellent. I have all that you mentioned. I had to replace a few of those bolts that hold the back plate in place. I wanted to get to that refractory area and check the status of the catalytic burner. All was good and I replaced all the rope gaskets while I was back there. Thanks again for the video.
To get the pipe away from the wall so the stove has clearance from the wall on the sides - there is also a heat shield on the back and bottom of the stove
Hey, I just bought the same stove and I was wondering if you could help me with some thing. Is there a gap where the left panel meets the front panel? So like if you’re standing, looking at the stove on the left side corner towards yourself. If you look at the side of the stove, do you see a gap between the front panel that the doors are attached to, and that side. It would not be the way on the other side. I’m just wondering if mine got altered or moved or if that’s actually part of the ventilation system because I have air that goes in that area on mine.
Hi Abram , man that’s a good question . I will go look at mine in a minute . I’ll be back here and tell ya what I see … idk if I can post pictures in these comments , but either way I’ll go look . It does not sound normal to have a gap where air can go in but I will look .
Okay so I just looked at mine , the left side vertical joint where the front of the stove and side of the stove meet and did not see a gap . I took a lighter and went all along the side and no air is pulling the flame in …. And I have a strong natural draft here , checked that by opening the door a small crack and the flame went right in there so …. No air flow here
Thanks for checking that out! I ended up just caulking with some high temp, silicone gasket caulk, which I think is going to work. It looked like mine had just worn out overtime and separated. Appreciate your time man. What state are you in by the way?
Hey, by the way, do you know if you can install shelves? I have the intrepid 2 that doesn’t have shelves and I saw there is a screw hole. If you look under the lip were the top is that’s already there for a screw, but not on the side. Anyway, I’m not sure if you know anything about that. Thanks man.
Yes , you can order shelves . I have one on each side . They’re cool giving the stove a nice look and you can use the shelf for holding the glove and sock dryers too . Those are rods that come off the shelf and swing closer or further from the heat …. Very useful .
Why not start it fast like a fireplace , or. Fire pit..? Fat sticks, 2 small logs facing each other on floor of stove, two more logs on top of base logs in opposite direction ( perpendicular). Or another visual two logs Base are facing north and south, the logs on top of them are facing east and west. Leave door open, flue open , add fat sticks and light with propane torch. (Plumbers). When she gets good and hot and you see sufficient embers close the door and adjust flue. This is clearly a question coming from a guy who doesn’t own a wood-burning stove . Lol I would love to hear comments suggestions from people here who know how to get a fire blazing without having it take one hour.
The main reason for taking an hour “ roughly “ ... that’s the manufacturers recommendation really- but most people either don’t read directions , or never had the directions due to buying the stove used or whatever ..... and so I made the video . I too - tried going much more quickly ... it can be done . But if you watch this whole video , and I am guessing you didn’t .... it’s recommended because you heat the flu entirely , as well as the whole stove evenly .... and the catalyst needs to come up to temp as well to fire off ..... If you make a quick fire - you will not have an established thick coal base . The power of the fire is in the coal base . If you’ve achieved a nice fat coal base , you’ve burned for a good while and the parts are all nice and hot including the chimney .... then the chimney helps to induce draft , which in turn feeds air to the coals ...... and then you won’t get a creosote problem ever .... and you will get that catalytic converter to pop off and stay lit . So the difference is , a fireplace moves waaaaay more air up the flu- and a stove is a bit more sealed and sips fuel rather than blasting through it as quickly as maybe a fireplace that is more open would . Hope my answer helps and sorry for the late response , I apologize but I somehow am not notified when someone comments all the time .... thanks so much
Well , it’s funny man ... I’ve had some close calls for sure !!! Hahah, especially after a few drinks . But that’s why I try not to really get in there too close 🤣
Clean it , if you don’t know how , Take some of the light fluffy gray ash and put some aside …. Add a small amount of water or use a wet paper towel and dip the towel in the ash … wipe it on the glass …. Use a clean damp towel to wipe that off and you’ll be cleaning the black soot off of the glass. Or use some of the glass polish
Ya, John, It would basically take an hour to get it going from dead coal and the fire is completely out. Once you get going, you just keep feeding your fire before it goes completely out....that’s the fun of a wood stove....he’s doing it right :) if it’s early on a Saturday and he’s off that day he doesn’t need to be at work and CAN take the hour lol it says FOR BEST RESULTS!!!! This is for best results!,,
Well done! Very patient and clear.
Thanks , glad you liked it .
I just starting using 6 pieces of charcoal straight across in the center along with the firestarter and kindling and it now takes about 45 mins. to get going full blast.
You will also want to replace ( as long as you are doing a re build ) the secondary air probe .
That is in the back - go around the back of the unit and take off your rear heat shield if you have one ... then remove the screws holding the back of the stove steel plate on -
And you will see it . It’s just a little probe with a spring coil and a screw ..... hook it back up with the new one and you’ll be happy you did
I have this stove Best lesson! 6:08
Other than the grate that the wood rests on, the ash pan, and andirons, does your stove have anything else like fire bricks inside? I’m in the process of rebuilding an Intrepid II and I want to make sure I’m not missing anything.
Thanks for the video This stove is nice but too small. You can't but big log of wood. It seems you take too long time to start the fire wasting wood.
great video. thanks for sharing.
Not boring. interesting.
No , not in mine . There are just the parts you have mentioned.... however , on the “ back wall “ of the inside , you’ll have the back plate that holds the throat hood ..... the throat hood is sometimes a part that should be replaced if it gets burnt up and distorted. The back plate is held in place by two latches that will turn to pin it in against the back .
Inside there is where the refractory package is . That is made from firebrick and once you fire the stove .... that stuff becomes very brittle . The refractory package holds the combustor ( catalytic converter )
Excellent. I have all that you mentioned. I had to replace a few of those bolts that hold the back plate in place. I wanted to get to that refractory area and check the status of the catalytic burner. All was good and I replaced all the rope gaskets while I was back there. Thanks again for the video.
That Pine fat lighter works good
It’s Nov. 2022, and I’m totally new to this. Why did you change the piping from a straight up install to something w/a slight elbow?
To get the pipe away from the wall so the stove has clearance from the wall on the sides - there is also a heat shield on the back and bottom of the stove
why do you use this system to switch on?
Hey, I just bought the same stove and I was wondering if you could help me with some thing. Is there a gap where the left panel meets the front panel? So like if you’re standing, looking at the stove on the left side corner towards yourself. If you look at the side of the stove, do you see a gap between the front panel that the doors are attached to, and that side. It would not be the way on the other side. I’m just wondering if mine got altered or moved or if that’s actually part of the ventilation system because I have air that goes in that area on mine.
Hi Abram , man that’s a good question . I will go look at mine in a minute . I’ll be back here and tell ya what I see … idk if I can post pictures in these comments , but either way I’ll go look . It does not sound normal to have a gap where air can go in but I will look .
Okay so I just looked at mine , the left side vertical joint where the front of the stove and side of the stove meet and did not see a gap . I took a lighter and went all along the side and no air is pulling the flame in …. And I have a strong natural draft here , checked that by opening the door a small crack and the flame went right in there so …. No air flow here
Thanks for checking that out! I ended up just caulking with some high temp, silicone gasket caulk, which I think is going to work. It looked like mine had just worn out overtime and separated. Appreciate your time man. What state are you in by the way?
Hey, by the way, do you know if you can install shelves? I have the intrepid 2 that doesn’t have shelves and I saw there is a screw hole. If you look under the lip were the top is that’s already there for a screw, but not on the side. Anyway, I’m not sure if you know anything about that. Thanks man.
Yes , you can order shelves . I have one on each side . They’re cool giving the stove a nice look and you can use the shelf for holding the glove and sock dryers too . Those are rods that come off the shelf and swing closer or further from the heat …. Very useful .
I know I’m late to the party but I bet you have learned this one thing. Stop touching the stove it’s a bad habit.
Why not start it fast like a fireplace , or. Fire pit..? Fat sticks, 2 small logs facing each other on floor of stove, two more logs on top of base logs in opposite direction ( perpendicular). Or another visual two logs Base are facing north and south, the logs on top of them are facing east and west. Leave door open, flue open , add fat sticks and light with propane torch. (Plumbers). When she gets good and hot and you see sufficient embers close the door and adjust flue. This is clearly a question coming from a guy who doesn’t own a wood-burning stove . Lol I would love to hear comments suggestions from people here who know how to get a fire blazing without having it take one hour.
The main reason for taking an hour “ roughly “ ... that’s the manufacturers recommendation really- but most people either don’t read directions , or never had the directions due to buying the stove used or whatever ..... and so I made the video . I too - tried going much more quickly ... it can be done . But if you watch this whole video , and I am guessing you didn’t .... it’s recommended because you heat the flu entirely , as well as the whole stove evenly .... and the catalyst needs to come up to temp as well to fire off .....
If you make a quick fire - you will not have an established thick coal base . The power of the fire is in the coal base . If you’ve achieved a nice fat coal base , you’ve burned for a good while and the parts are all nice and hot including the chimney .... then the chimney helps to induce draft , which in turn feeds air to the coals ...... and then you won’t get a creosote problem ever .... and you will get that catalytic converter to pop off and stay lit .
So the difference is , a fireplace moves waaaaay more air up the flu- and a stove is a bit more sealed and sips fuel rather than blasting through it as quickly as maybe a fireplace that is more open would .
Hope my answer helps and sorry for the late response , I apologize but I somehow am not notified when someone comments all the time .... thanks so much
How many times have you lit that beard of yours on fire? Nice vid.
Well , it’s funny man ... I’ve had some close calls for sure !!! Hahah, especially after a few drinks . But that’s why I try not to really get in there too close 🤣
My glass is all black!😢
Clean it , if you don’t know how ,
Take some of the light fluffy gray ash and put some aside …. Add a small amount of water or use a wet paper towel and dip the towel in the ash … wipe it on the glass …. Use a clean damp towel to wipe that off and you’ll be cleaning the black soot off of the glass. Or use some of the glass polish
Once clean burn that stove cleaner / no green wood . And make hotter cleaner fires
"It takes an hour to really get it started" You must be a rich man if you can spend an hour lighting your stove every morning.
I don’t understand the comment . But thank you for watching . Hopefully it helps you out .
Ya, John, It would basically take an hour to get it going from dead coal and the fire is completely out. Once you get going, you just keep feeding your fire before it goes completely out....that’s the fun of a wood stove....he’s doing it right :) if it’s early on a Saturday and he’s off that day he doesn’t need to be at work and CAN take the hour lol it says FOR BEST RESULTS!!!! This is for best results!,,
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