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Old 10-29-2008, 10:01 AM   #14
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Burning wet wood can be dangerous.Most wood stoves have a chamber over the firebox which ignites the gasses for a secondary burn.If the wood is not seasoned it emites steam instead of combustible gas which causes a rapid build up of creosote.And yes,Jasn....your guy was not B.S.ing you about the ringing knock.Wet wood makes a dull thud.
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