Firewood sources?

[HellRaZoR004]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

When I first saw these bricks a few years back, I wrote to Hearthstone and asked if they could be used in a Hearthstone Soapstone wood stove. The answer was an emphatic "NO"!!!! They went on to say that the extreme temperatures that these bricks can generate can cause soapstone to crack. I am guessing that a straight cast iron stove would be ok. Not sure what effect the bricks can have on stoves that have a glass window.

Too bad. I know a few friends who have used them in a cast iron stove and they like them, not for use by themselves but as HRZR says, in conjunction with regular cord wood.

I have a Jotul stove (F600 Firelight) and the ones I've tried in the past work well. I would never stack them in tight or without firewood though. The most I use at a time are 2 blocks.

I would almost equate them to kiln-dried wood. They do get very hot, but with everything on a wood stove you really need to be aware of what's going on. Always good to err on the side of caution.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I have a Jotul stove (F600 Firelight) and the ones I've tried in the past work well. I would never stack them in tight or without firewood though. The most I use at a time are 2 blocks.

I would almost equate them to kiln-dried wood. They do get very hot, but with everything on a wood stove you really need to be aware of what's going on. Always good to err on the side of caution.

I agree, I have used a couple of BIO-Bricks or similar products at a time to supplement the cord wood, in my Jotul stove as well, with good results, but would never fire to capacity and use them as a main source of fuel.

I find they especially help when trying to get the stove fired, hot, and working efficiently, when I first arrive at the camp.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I have a Jotul stove (F600 Firelight) and the ones I've tried in the past work well. I would never stack them in tight or without firewood though. The most I use at a time are 2 blocks.

I would almost equate them to kiln-dried wood. They do get very hot, but with everything on a wood stove you really need to be aware of what's going on. Always good to err on the side of caution.

Hearthstone's message to me was that the bricks are extremely dense and that is why they can develop such a high heat.

Glad you can use them. I am fortunate in as much as my fireplace guy drops the green wood on my driveway, and over the course of the summer, the driveway heats up quite well and helps to dry the wood. Thanks for your input.

[BroadHopper]

on Province Rd in Belmont (Rte 107) doubled their capacity a few years ago. Are they still there? Their website address comes up empty.

www.firewoodnh.com

[bclaker]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

on Province Rd in Belmont (Rte 107) doubled their capacity a few years ago. Are they still there? Their website address comes up empty.

www.firewoodnh.com

Try this web site: http://www.firewoodtilton.com/

[HellRaZoR004]

For those that have purchased wood for the winter, how are the prices compared to last year. My usual supplier went up 20% from last year. I'm going to start looking elsewhere. Below is his response to the increase.

Yes the shortage has been caused by a tremendous jump in Pulpwood prices resulting in loggers sending in the wood going in that direction instead of local firewood. Pulp is paying as much as $165 per cord for grapple load type wood. This is further compounded by last winter being so long that my customer burned everything they had so there is an increase in orders. Personally, I am only taking orders from past customers this year and am booked for 8 weeks currently.