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Old Stove Failed! New Wood Stove Install at Cabin

Slim Potatohead

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Before the snow flies I had a WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) inspection done on my cabin wood stove and it failed! So now I needed to start over and replace everything. It cost me a lot, but was it worth it? See the results!

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20 Comments

@SlimPotatohead Creator 2 years ago Pinned

NOTE FROM SLIM: A LOT of repeat comments! Here's the top four answered:
1. WETT Stands for Wood Energy Technology Transfer
2. Seasoned pine is fine to burn, as the new stove has a secondary burn system that greatly reduces creosote build-up. Also note that this is an occasional use cabin.
3. The stove had to be certified FOR INSURANCE purposes. No whining about the government here!
4. New technology wood stoves DO NOT need a damper. Inspectors will tell you not to use one. Don't get mixed up with older wood stove where the heat goes right up the chimney. The regulator controls the air flow between primary and secondary burn.
Thanks! SP

@southhillfarm2795 2 years ago

You’re lucky even if you paid $1400 for a 2 year old stove. But $600 is a miracle buy. That’s a nice stove.

@eakerz5642 2 years ago

Being able to stare at the flames (inside an insured cabin) is priceless! The wood you will be saving will pay it back in multiple (you'd have to cut less wood)

@mitchelll3189 2 years ago

Gotta love when slim puts on the glasses and talks numbers! Always transparent.

@matthewprather7386 2 years ago

Big upgrade! The old stove had a certain vintage aesthetic, but modern efficiency is tough to beat!

@SarahWRah 2 years ago

Sorry about your disappointment on the old stove. Maybe you could still use it outdoors for some purpose.

@stevecolby6505 2 years ago

Slim: That old spooky cabin of yours is really starting to look warm and inviting. You'll have to do a HGTV style before and after show when you are finished to highlight all that you have done to make your place a home away from home. I'm looking forward to it.

@lacyslikes 2 years ago

ADDED BONUS: you can cook on top of your stove!

@Kat_astrophe_65 2 years ago (edited)

Beautiful wood stove Slim. Grew up heating our Kentucky farmhouse with a similar one, just not as efficient.
Love putting a pot of soup beans on the stove and letting it simmer all day. We would use it to cook with if we lost power. soup beans and cornbread made in a wood burning stove, don't get much better than that.

@davidsradioroom9678 2 years ago

That wood stove is like having your own indoor campfire. Cool!

@wanderingweederspapa7878 2 years ago

That new stove looks amazing..congratulations on finding a great deal

@williamhager1872 2 years ago

This is a great video. I learned a lot. What I really appreciate is that you don't use thousands of dollars of expensive tools. I am a minimalist, and your cabin addition was perfect.

@andrewdavid9333 2 years ago

To anyone getting or setting up a stove if possible the pedestal or platform format Slim got is 100% better than just having it on the floor, his came with a built in stand but you can confirm the type of platform( base) required with your inspector. Having it off the ground not only raises the view of your fire but will save your back and knees every time you have to build a fire,add wood, stoke the fire or clean out the ash.And if your code/inspector allows you can use the space below to store wood.

@Troutay 2 years ago

"When it rains, it pours". Glad you were able to fix the stove situation. Another great video!

@derick-smith 2 years ago

Watching the way you figure stuff out... it's really inspirational to me. You have an engineer's mind without over-complicating things. Fantastic content, as always!

@EarlyRiser-- 2 years ago

An almost new, efficient and a great looking stove that you hooked up by yourself. The cost is not that much when compared to it being safe and easy to operate. I removed the slate tiles that lined the bathroom wall around the tub when I remodeled. They would look great on the floor rather than the expensive mats. I'm still trying to figure out how I'll use them. Like any house or cabin, its a lifetime project trying to improve and make comfy the environment. Enjoy the journey!

@melissahoffman4687 2 years ago

Now you can do your wood stove cooking videos with this new stove! How cool of that individual looking out for you indeed! We need more people like this! :)

@elisabeth.E8055 2 years ago

A good stove is everything. For heat, food and comfort. You got it all in this one. A flat top and you can cook on it. Nice to know you will stay comfortable this coming winter Slim!

@dma9646 2 years ago (edited)

The wood stove looks like it's been there forever. It's perfect! Love the crackling fire and it's glow. You did very good!😊

@eugenetrollip751 2 years ago

Pity the old stove had to go, it had character! The new one looks even better with the glass front and without the shield at the back and it is facing the right way!