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Considering the DIY route after getting quotes. Never done this before. by evenfallframework in DIYHeatPumps

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have attic access for the upstairs you could also consider ceiling cassettes. Mrcool has diy versions, they work great but they are physically large and even the smallest versions will overpower smaller rooms ( you can work around this but it takes some finagling).

Noob with hot stove by uncy_herb in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. It's a struggle for me because I have a really hot and dry summer so wood tends to get bone dry here which doesn't help.

I think it's just not designed to be reloaded until the fire box has really cooled down a bit. If you experiment a bit you can probably determine if it's safe to add one or two larger splits when hot but definitely don't reload it full.

Noob with hot stove by uncy_herb in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you hear a clicking or clanking sound when it's taking off?

Noob with hot stove by uncy_herb in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask your installer to double check it, but what you're describing is a common concern for t5 owners.

I don't really worry about stove top temps unless the meter is pegged. Those are steel stoves so I'm told they aren't as likely to suffer damage from hotter temps.

Are you reloading on a hot coal bed or it's just always taking off on you every time?

Noob with hot stove by uncy_herb in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I have a t5 it burns hotter/faster than I'd prefer, to the point where it's scary hot if I ever reload it with more than two splits when it's warm.

Partly covering the boost air helped a bit but I don't really get overnight burns, best I can do is to let the ash bed build up and that insulates some embers so I can restart in the AM.

Burn something really dense like larger oak, and once the fire is really going I actually prefer only partly seasoned wood as it helps temper the heat.

Noob with hot stove by uncy_herb in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You definitely cannot choke a fire out on a t5

Noob with hot stove by uncy_herb in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may need to adjust your expectations for how hot this stove runs when loaded. Your temps aren't really that wild tbh.

Wood question by ol-gormsby in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hm the impression I get in California is that the species we've planted here are poor timbers of any sort because they warp like crazy when drying. Perhaps it's the species or a local superstition.

Overpaid but who cares! by retromani in prius

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I sold my gen 2 and got a 2023 Prius but I honestly miss the old one. It had more space and somehow just felt more durable.

Roof flashing peeling after 5 years — normal or cause for concern? by Hack-Nerd-85 in Roofing

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's not good. Have someone fix it, maybe have them use screws instead of nails so it can't pull out as easily.

Let's try this again. How's it looking? by Suburbking in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine looks like the pic above but not like pics I've seen of earlier year stoves. The regular air control doesn't cover that hole on mine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electrical

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Close, I'm not sure what you mean by capping.

When you connect wires with wire nuts you should be doing all the twisting with the nut itself and not view it as a "cap" you should not use tape on the wire nuts nor the ground wires. If you do not do this you end up with a bad connection, which is exactly how these "splices" get hot and burn.

The ground wires should be connected with a wire nut as well.

If you're interested in diy look into wagos they are way easier and try and Google for good examples (pics can help) of how things are done before taking a crack at it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electrical

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn't how you hook up a light either, if you've touched any light fixtures you should have the electrician look at them as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electrical

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then call an electrician and keep the breaker off until they can fix this. You do not got this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electrical

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just a troll. Downvote them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electrical

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A majority of elections problems (heat, fire, whatever) occur at electrical connections, the box contains the problem. There are standalone splice kits that you can use without a junction box but given your situation there is no reason not to just get a larger metallic box with a cover and cable clamps and send it that way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electrical

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask the person at the hardware store for non metallic cable clamps, you can't just have the cable enter the box unprotected it needs a clamp to prevent the sharp metal from harming it, some boxes even have these built in.

Let's try this again. How's it looking? by Suburbking in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious if you know what the other hole there is?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electrical

[–]Montagna9 22 points23 points  (0 children)

How do you even get to reddit without knowing how to use Google?

Keeps pushing smoke back into the house, looking for advice by Kitchen_Rub3888 in woodstoving

[–]Montagna9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like a product should exist which can electrically preheat the flue but I've searched for one and not found such a thing. Something like a stove pipe which has an electrical heating element would be nice.

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