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Janemarie
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# Posted: 2 Feb 2019 12:05
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So, when I first started hauling horses, I asked my experienced friends to tell me the worst horror stories they had heard of that had a reason that could be prevented. I got an earful from people with experience who had either seen or heard genuine stories. The result? When I haul my horses, I am kind of like Santa Claus: I make a list and I check it twice and am always sure to be very careful.
So, now that we are in the cabin most weekends, we are thinking a lot about safety, especially about fires and chimneys and chimney fires (we have a wood burning stove that will be replaced in April with a better one). Talk to me, cabin souls, of what you know of safety. Much obliged in advance.
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Just
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# Posted: 2 Feb 2019 15:56 - Edited by: Just
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only use dry hardwood .Thats it
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old243
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# Posted: 3 Feb 2019 09:06
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I like to open the draft up good in the morning, if I'm around to watch it. Tends to keep things cleaned out , especially if it has been dampered back over night. Better to have a small chimney fire , regularly , than a big one. If you have good pipes , chimney and dry hardwood , all is well. Good time now to get your wood cut for next winter. Another thing is chain saw safety if you are not familiar , with their use. Safety courses are usually available , in most areas. Enjoy your new camp. old 243
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bronco_ed
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# Posted: 15 Feb 2019 11:34
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I agree with the last post regarding a chain saw. Last summer I nipped the jeans on my leg. I stopped to think about how bad that could have been. I was very fortunate to have only put a hole in my pants
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 15 Feb 2019 13:02
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Quoting: bronco_ed I agree with the last post regarding a chain saw. Last summer I nipped the jeans on my leg. I stopped to think about how bad that could have been. I was very fortunate to have only put a hole in my pants
Get a good pair of chainsaw chaps. And, wear them.
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silverwaterlady
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# Posted: 15 Feb 2019 13:12
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Don't forget about the safety helmet Stihl or equivalent makes too.
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offgrididaho
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# Posted: 16 Feb 2019 18:50
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Like most things it's not usually the big dramatic prep, it's the little things:
1) Clean your chimney. Every. Year. Make it so it's easy to do (get a sweeper brush with extensions, figure out ladder setup) so you do it. Every. Year.
2) Keep a dry chem extinguisher right next to the stove. If you have a chimney fire you can open the stove door a crack, blast dry chem in there and slam the door shut, the dry chem will get carried up the chimney and extinguish. Get a decent size extinguisher, at least 2A/10BC (not the mini 1A/10BC, those don't have enough chem to put almost anything out).
3) Know how to access your chimney in any parts of the structure that it is not exposed (i.e. if you have a pipe inside a wooden chase consider an access hatch so you can open it and see if there is fire that has escaped the pipe and is in the structure.
4) Get proper style hood for your area, make sure it still allows the chimney to draw well but it can help keep critters from moving into the chimney.
5) Smoke detectors!!! And change batteries every 6 months if they're not 110v connected.
6) Carbon monoxide detector, and investigate your pipe and everything else visual every once in a while to make sure you don't have leaks / cracks that could allow by products of combustion into the house.
And then kick back and enjoy the nice dry warmth 
-- Bass
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silverwaterlady
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# Posted: 16 Feb 2019 21:26
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You should have one of these for your stove pipe.
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Janemarie
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# Posted: 4 Mar 2019 22:42
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Thank you so much everyone. I am so grateful and will follow your advice.
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old243
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# Posted: 4 Mar 2019 23:27
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I agree with all that off grid said, but rather than having the extinguisher beside the stove. I would rather have it just inside .the entrance to the camp, or a second one there. It is possible to have fires in the kitchen , as well.
I was on a volunteer brigade for many years, an overheated stove or chimney fire, can possibly be controlled , by throwing a cup of water in the stove. and shutting the door quickly The water will immediately turn to steam, of high volume, this can go a long way to , quench the fire. Don't need a lot of water. Repeat if necessary. Have fun old243
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Brettny
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# Posted: 5 Mar 2019 11:50
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Im not really sure what your asking in the OP. Hauling horses? Everyone seams to be talking about wood stove safety, i can help you in that reguard.
I have been useing a wood stove for primary heat for 28 years. The first key thing is make your chimney to code. If nothing elsr is to code in your place make the chimney to code. Most codes are per the manufacture specs.
Dont put turns in your chimney, they allow the smoke to slow/cool and creasote is cold smoke.
I burn a real hot fire every other day to keep the chimney clean.
Burn dry wood thst has been covered but allowed to be open on the sides for a year.
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