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Iceshack
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Location: Smiths Falls Ontario
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What types of grain can be used?
All grades of wheat, rye, triticale, peas, faba beans and corn, as well as wood pellets can be used. It is recommended that the grain be cleaned before use. Oil seeds and grains with high hull content such as barley and oats do not work well in the stoves.
When they say peas do they meen peas from the garden like green peas?
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gambler
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Location: Western Pa
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| Posted:Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject |
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Why does it say to only burn corn on page 3 in the manual?
| Quote: | Use ONLY clean Dry CORN Kernels for fuel.
NEVER start a fire in the unit without Burner Box in place |
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mdonkers
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Location: Arva, Ontario, Canada
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| Posted:Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:44 pm Post subject |
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According to Murray... "the stove is designed for corn" and he highly recommends burning corn.
That doesn't mean other fuels won't work. For example, the slotted firepots don't work well with smaller grains. I've used barley, but didn't like it. Out west, I know there are quite a number burning rye. The peas would have to be dried, but would probably work as well.
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Iceshack
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| Posted:Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:42 am Post subject |
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This is what the one web page said about the envirotec stoves.
| Quote: | Envirotec Grain Burning Heater FAQS Page
Frequently Asked Questions
How much grain does it use?
The grain stove burns approximately 1 bushel per day (an average home will burn approximately 200 bushels per season).
How much grain does it hold?
It holds one bushel of grain which will last for approximately 24 hours depending on weather conditions.
What types of grain can be used?
All grades of wheat, rye, triticale, peas, faba beans and corn, as well as wood pellets can be used. It is recommended that the grain be cleaned before use. Oil seeds and grains with high hull content such as barley and oats do not work well in the stoves.
Is a chimney required?
No a chimney is not required. The Envirotec grain burning stoves use a direct vent system similar to a clothes dryer vent. A heavy aluminized pipe is suspended in a larger stove pipe and capped on the exterior of the building to prevent back draft. The stove is vented directly through an exterior wall which eliminates the need for a chimney
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http://www.noutilitybills.com/Heaters/EN-5775/FAQSEnvirotec.html
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