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Avoid using 90* elbows when installing stove pipe

Avoid using 90* elbows when installing stove pipe. Use 45* elbows whenever possible for horizontal…

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Pellet or Wood - Which is Better?

Pellet stoves are essentially forced air space heaters and require electricity; Wood stoves are radiant/convection heaters and do not. Both wood stoves and pellet stoves work much better when installed with the intent to heat the floors space in which they are located but the wood stove tends to be far more common as a whole house heating appliance due to its heating properties

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Leaving town? Shut off the water.

If you plan on being away for a few days,  turn off the water supply to the house. This will eliminate potential flooding should the system fail in your absence. For those who desire convenience, installation of a solenoid valve can shut the water off with a simple flick of a switch.