Reviewing How I Keep Warm in My Micro Cabin

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2 ай бұрын

We're addressing some of the questions and concerns from viewers in relation to our micro cabin's little wood-stove. We heard you loud and clear.
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@SpicerDesignsLLC 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the plug Steve. The name calling hurt my feelings though.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

You do seem a bit sensitive LOL!

@denisewehling649 2 ай бұрын

Suck it up

@BearClawAK47 2 ай бұрын

Nice update. At least we can learn as we go.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Very true!

@susansmith493 Ай бұрын

What a lovely little respite! You did a great job! ❤

@buildlife Ай бұрын

Thankyou!

@jessgatt5441 2 ай бұрын

Good points on the pipe and the fire first to build the heat.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

seems to work well.

@Stihl-Alive044-nc8op 2 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work on your wood stove at the cabin, I 'll always watch those videos.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@markhenry2826 Ай бұрын

Well done...

@buildlife Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@pt2575 2 ай бұрын

You already know this, some people don't. The more the pipe interior is scratched, the more quickly creosote will build up. Even using a regular metal stove/chimney brush. Best to use a synthetic bristle brush. Run a good hot fire once in awhile to help keep it a bit cleaner. And new to wood burning - remember - pipe is installed male end down. On regular size stove pipe - 3 sheet metal screws per section. Be careful Be safe

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the add!

@Esa826 2 ай бұрын

That is small, nice looking cozy cabin :)

@buildlife Ай бұрын

Thanks! It's just enough for me!

@stevenveilleux4791 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I use a toilet bowl brush to clean my pipes. Works great.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@chaosplan 2 ай бұрын

That explains why your toilets are always dirty. Haha

@williamhouse754 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@outdoorsinthe608 2 ай бұрын

Stove is running great! Thanks for the shoutout Steve👍👍

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

You bet!

@rodx5571 2 ай бұрын

Here is an idea, Get a "stove top heater". No power required. It is powered by heat. I have 2 that i use on my Buddy heaters. They work fantastic. Smaller fire, less wasted heat. It blows the rising heat out into the other areas of the cabin. Awesome device.

@steveborgresistance8310 Ай бұрын

Excellent stove work 💯👍

@buildlife Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jerryroe1438 Ай бұрын

Great little cabin and awesome little stove . All you need

@buildlife Ай бұрын

You got that right!

@Tricksofatrade Ай бұрын

First thing I noticed was horizontal piece not tilted up enough! Very nice cabin!

@user-dz7bw9gk9j 2 ай бұрын

great little video, ienjoyed it.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@maiapalomo3667 2 ай бұрын

Great Job!!!!!i I learn some from you ,Thanks, like your video

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@toddsoutsideagain 2 ай бұрын

Nice fix! I too think ya need a little smoke smell so ya know it’s a true cabin🤣 Thanks for shouting out Jeremiah the 608 man! I may have sent him to ya🤣Take care Steve!

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Todd! I believe you did!

@gearoid131 2 ай бұрын

Great video hi from the west of Ireland 🇮🇪

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Hello there!

@samhill3496 2 ай бұрын

Need a smooth elbow, that ribbed bend really slows the air flow down. The damper needs to be on up the pipe. The stove needs a chance to draw the smoke up before being controlled. Like pumping water, ever restriction slows it down and makes back pressure. Good vid. Need to adjust the damper and draft so that just cracking the main door it will just pull a flame off a match toward the stove entrance. It's a balance of pressure. Then you have the barometric pressure outside. Clear days it's high, raises. cloudy. low it won't pull air is wet cold heavy, need to open damper more.

@philgriswold2133 2 ай бұрын

Nice Job, Steve! Ha Ha

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Wood stoves making for "heated" comments!

@brianmachan6959 Ай бұрын

The best draft is straight up through the roof, no 45’s at all.

@buildlife Ай бұрын

I agree and that's from a 30 year roofer! In a real world setting I thing that is the best option hands down!

@snicks50 2 ай бұрын

LOL some people I tell yeah. Good video

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

People are very entertaining!

@snicks50 2 ай бұрын

@@buildlife Yes... I love your input on that. Like I always say some can agree and some can not. But there are some others out there lol (AKA JUST ASS HOLES)

@jefferyneedham1581 2 ай бұрын

Id be interested if you had a outside tee with a trap door outside if that would be easier to clean.. Wishing you the best love your set up..

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

for sure on a system that doesn't just pull apart like that but only for the parts after the T. You still have to take apart whats inside.

@jimgersky 2 ай бұрын

awesome channel lol

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thansk!

@markgrygielewicz8047 2 ай бұрын

Regarding the creosote build-up, restrict the wood to dry, seasoned firewood. Allow firewood to season, or dry out for at least six months (if you can), it helps it to burn completely and produce less smoke.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

We usually burn oak because we have allot of it. That takes at least 18 months for my liking!

@outdoorswithlarryrobin 2 ай бұрын

Hello Steve, nice work🤘🏻🪵🇺🇸

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks Larry!

@demitaylor8873 2 ай бұрын

I love that you are trying. Most people just complain..QUESTION- I have a 14x20 cabin/shed and I can't get warm.. what size wood heat would you recommend? I use regular space heater and electric blanket but damn the bill and unstable grinds here are horrible. . I've also been thinking on the diesel heater but am skeptical -are they reallllyy worth it??

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

I have been playing around with diesel heaters. They put out a ton of heat!

@alfredmisterka5880 2 ай бұрын

A tee is better than a elbow on the outside for clean out

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

yeah for sure if you can't take them apart easy.

@yt650 2 ай бұрын

One of the issues with a woodstove is the air supply for combustion. The air supply for combustion usually comes from inside the structure that you're heating. That air that you've already heated goes up the chimney. Naturally it's replaced by cold air from the outdoors that comes in every crack and crevice that it can. Based on information that I have from stove manufacturer, whenever possible it should have an outside source of combustion air. As far as I'm concerned two things will happen, the first thing is you won't be using your warm air for combustion and will retain more heat in the structure and you will save on the amount of wood you burn. You can throttle the fire by controlling the amount of air the stove can get. I had an occasion to debate with a person who uses a tent in cold weather. he didn't realize that the opening flap at the bottom of the tent was designed to let outside air in with a short piece of pipe to supply the stove with fresh air and not take the air out of the tent that was heated. I had to refer him to the manufacture instructions by the tent company.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Allot of factors for sure!

@CampfireKodiak 2 ай бұрын

If those changes don't fix the problem try adding sections of insulated stove pipe. This will keep the flue gases warmer so they don't condensate

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

That makes sense.

@jaycevessier7554 2 ай бұрын

You should look into the camp chef tent stove. It’s quite a bit larger and uses a 5” stove pipe. I use it in my tent and it’s an amazing stove for cheap too

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@scottwalton4638 2 ай бұрын

I have one also. I do need to get the water tank for it though. Great little stove.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

They make one for the camp chef?

@jaycevessier7554 2 ай бұрын

@@buildlife what a water tank?

@brentkrause1545 2 ай бұрын

Douche nozzle😂! That is now my new favorite insult. Can't wait to use it! However, in hindsight, an actual douche nozzle gets more action than me😮‍💨

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Something to consider. Maybe it was a compliment LOL!

@TheRealDreamBuilders 2 ай бұрын

Take the damper out and turn it around. That should help keeping an eye on where it is sitting…open/closed or in between.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

seems like that would help.

@jfk64kennedy95 2 ай бұрын

close the door damper down, about 75%, rt before opening, creates vacuum inside stove...will draw fresh air in door. When open. Also, Wrap your chimney, about 12 inches below 1st elbow, to wall. that will help chimney warm faster, creating a draw.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@jenniferstewarts4851 2 ай бұрын

in a cute little cabin like that, around here, i'd have a backup heat source if not 2. little buddy heater for emergencies if i'm not spending lots of time at the cabin. diseal heater if i'm spending days there. just cuz i hate waking up and freezing getting otu of bed.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

at least it's not a long walk to the stove!

@jenniferstewarts4851 2 ай бұрын

@@buildlife yep, Locally you can buy a 10x16 prefab cabin, winterized (4 season) for about 18k. People often will put in a cast iron stove, then if adding solar, a diesel heater, if they aren't using solar, a buddy heater. Course that cast iron stove fully damped down it will easly burn 12 hours. BUT as everyone round here knows... you always need a backup heat source... if something goes wrong, you get injured and can't cut wood or have to wait an etra long whiteout condition, polar vortex... having an extra heat system that will last you several days is a must.

@danf9697 2 ай бұрын

How long did you run that stove to build up that much cresote? Im putting together a similar setup using 45s and a capybara woodstove and wondering how often i will have to clean the pipes.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

That was from just a couple burns but it was the poor draft that was causing all the build ups. for the way it heats up and runs now I bet once a season would be fine. Super easy to pop the elbows off and look thought.

@cindyrissal3628 Ай бұрын

The damper handle on my woodstove doesn't stay in the position I want it, so I hung a weight on the handle. Sounds weird, but it worked...just take the weight off, adjust the damper, then replace the weight...

@buildlife Ай бұрын

Whatever works!

@willamettehops 2 ай бұрын

Can you use 45 degree fittings to help with the draft instead of 90's?

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

yes you can but this tent stove kit comes with what you see.

@wilsondavenport6939 2 ай бұрын

I would be interested would you be able to change the 90 instead for a 45 instead that probably would help a lot

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

You certainly could. This kit only comes with 90's and much harder to make a thimble through the wall when the pipe is on a 45 degree angle.

@douglasmckee754 2 ай бұрын

Wow i have an old School 5 gal. Gas Can woodburner you would like. It will heat a 300 sqft space better than those China special's😂

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

I bet!

@lqdxoni1 2 ай бұрын

pre heat the pipe to get it to pull smoke up and out

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Yesterday I took the plumbing torch and pointed it at the back of the fire box while I was lighting it and it took right off. working great now1

@scottmcintosh2988 2 ай бұрын

If you use two 45 degree angles and a small pipe between you will get better flow if that is better do the same outside two 45 degree angles and another very short pipe better flow and on top a spark arrestor so you do not lite uyourvown roof or forest !

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

I'd like to find a way to test the 2-45 vs 1-90 thing. I've heard this many times. In plumbing they say 2-45's are equal to 1-90. Not sure about smoke but seems like it would be the same. The piece on top is sold as a "spark arrestor" so should be good but who knows! Thanks for watching!

@GF-pc5bt 2 ай бұрын

I liked this ….

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

thanks!

@samhill3496 2 ай бұрын

With that draft open the stove should be roaring red hot.

@TonyGeneseo 2 ай бұрын

Never heard that one before but I’m gonna steal it and use it right after this comment ! 😎 take care Steve

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@craigtegeler4677 2 ай бұрын

Actually Steve, the top of the flue is supposed to be 2 foot above the highest peak of the roof as an absolute minimum. Another rule to stick by too is to burn your stove at a temperature of between 350-400 degrees also being the minimum or otherwise you'll have end up with creosote also. A stove pipe/upper stove surface temp gauge will help you monitor the temperature quite nicely They are the magnetic type so you may just have to place it on the stove top very close to the stove pipe because of the pipe being stainless. With the stove temp. gauge affixed to the stove pipe up just past the damper, oh say the next pipe section perhaps being clamped on by a couple of those rather large dryer hose type stainless clamps just might do the trick! My wood box woodstove heater, I absolutely had to burn my stove practically at 400 degrees because I was using some of the green wood along with the dried wood.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

I agree with most of this but I'd look into your first comment about the height. 2' above anything 10' away is code. Case in point my house would need the pipe to be about 30' above the roof to be 2' higher than my peak.

@craigtegeler4677 2 ай бұрын

I had an assistant fire chief that inform me of the previous statement but then at the time I was a mobile home owner back in about 1980. In your instance, I see what you mean but to perhaps compensate for your setup, I believe that by running with a 2" larger diameter pipe and and a much more improved draft setup could be the solution and the 10' away code, although you could also anticipate more heat loss for the most part. On a multi level home with steep pitched roofs, I do see what you are getting at though. The home that I grew up in, the peak at the top was around 20 ft, yet it was a very old place built and then modified structure from anywheres between the late 1800's on into about the 1890's yet it had a large fireplace that was integral to the original build and the chimney was set at nearly 4 feet above the overall peak of the roof line.@@buildlife

@craigtegeler4677 2 ай бұрын

I can actually see how the 10' away from an already existing structure could work such as that outdoor wood furnace and so that might be the rule in that case because it would rather be totally absurd to try and get a chimney or stove pipe of sorts to that elevation. So I suppose in time, the code would be modified so as to provide a work around that still meets a new criteria without breaking the bank. I do however like that type of work around and it has much merit without a doubt. Afterall just the expense of stove piped and additional components are astronomical in cost as it is and is getting even more worse! @@buildlife

@gregallen4439 2 ай бұрын

I will tell you what I see that the creosote issue is. I am not an expert but this is my opinion.The creosote in your case is caused by cold smoke.Also too much stove pipe ,which cools the smoke.

@kennethrosbury2819 2 ай бұрын

Try throwing an aluminum can in your fire once a week and see if that doesn't help with your creasel build up. I guess it turns into aluminum oxide. Or something like that and. Clean the The crystal out of the pipe

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

I'll do that in my next video and watch the internet have a melt down LOL!

@CarlBeaudry Ай бұрын

Look into a diesel heater.there simpler then wood

@buildlife Ай бұрын

Ha! Watch the latest video LOL! Come back and offer your input, we need pros!

@BarneeFife 2 ай бұрын

Should go straight through the roof. EVERY bend is a BIG deal for drafting. Straight pipe is best, no doubt. AND, as an extra added bonus, it is cheaper, and it is easy to flash and shingle around. In the unlikely event you should decide to remove it, its not that hard to repair the penetration, but i would leave it as is, you will re-change your mind again once winter rolls back around. Just make sure to leave at least 1” clearance from around the pipe to any combustible material (like roof sheeting, ceiling material, etc.). Thats also dinky-ass pipe, are you sure specs dont say to upsize the pipe as you get further away from the stove, especially after TWO 90 degree bends?

@chuck4abuck1 2 ай бұрын

Sheet metal over roof rafter asap. Pipe is way to close . Have a good one

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

It has metal drip edge and same clearance as where it goes though the wall. After a couple hours of burning you can almost put your hand on it. Meant to go through a canvas tent so I should be in good shape.

@chuck4abuck1 2 ай бұрын

@@buildlife good deal brother I learned a lot.

@it1988a Ай бұрын

What does this moonbat do in this tiny space all day??? How far a walk to the outhouse?

@buildlife Ай бұрын

moonbat?

@it1988a Ай бұрын

@@buildlife A demma-rat Obiden voter

@jamesoncross7494 2 ай бұрын

Very nice. You are NOT a douchenossle, LOL! Whoever wrote that comment probably is though.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks LOL!

@frankn267 2 ай бұрын

amazon Camp Chef

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

seems to be a popular suggestion. I have a griddle they make pretty cool.

@darnice1125 2 ай бұрын

Pipes should go over, not inside as you go up. But it may be just the way yours is designed.

@user-hl1dq7nh4d 2 ай бұрын

u d better make a woodstove of 1 yard deep and 0,7 yard square in front .... that means u wont have to cut big logs to little pieces ..it saves lots of time ...and u can carry the heat overnight ..... speaking out of experiance ....old eastblock dweller.

@buildlife 2 ай бұрын

That would take up half the floor space!