Hey man, I'm a big believer in do what works for you. But just a heads up - if you ever suffer a fire in that structure there's a very good chance your claim will be legally and rightfully denied for homeowner negligence. Minimum 24" clearance on all sides of that stove from all combustible fuel sources. It has nothing to do with 'trusting a firewood pile', and everything to do with playing the odds by leaving a single point of failure - I lost everything in a fire as a young man. A massive TV and stand can move - an exercise bike can move. A full couch can move. That stove is fixed and the fuel should be safely stowed at a safe distance. Otherwise you're just throwing money out the window for keeping a fire policy on it. Take care and have a great '25!
Good call after posting this I have come to the conculsion to keep the wood away at least 2 foot and make a few extra trips from the outside old saying better safe than sorry is one to live by thanks for your input
Its not going to hurt being stacked that close. Just dont let it fall. Some people used to put the wood on top of the stove and call it cooking it before the next fire.
This is a hot topic for sure . I see all the different points and better safe than sorry one should keep the wood at least a foot away I did have a few pieces fall on the stove it was amped to about 600 degrees only semi browned the wood after 2 hrs
Hey man, I'm a big believer in do what works for you. But just a heads up - if you ever suffer a fire in that structure there's a very good chance your claim will be legally and rightfully denied for homeowner negligence. Minimum 24" clearance on all sides of that stove from all combustible fuel sources. It has nothing to do with 'trusting a firewood pile', and everything to do with playing the odds by leaving a single point of failure - I lost everything in a fire as a young man.
A massive TV and stand can move - an exercise bike can move. A full couch can move. That stove is fixed and the fuel should be safely stowed at a safe distance. Otherwise you're just throwing money out the window for keeping a fire policy on it. Take care and have a great '25!
Good call after posting this I have come to the conculsion to keep the wood away at least 2 foot and make a few extra trips from the outside old saying better safe than sorry is one to live by thanks for your input
What do you do for work / business?
If you put some pieces on top of the stove fo further drying,it's important that you periodically stay with it.
yes especially if you have it amped up past 600 degrees
Nice heater and scooters got both ;-) enjoy the weekend hope you can get on something this week with the nice temps coming our way
@@mrsmel269 great content on your page. Reminds me doing a little bit of everything is good for all. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your comment
Ooohhhh, you'll see. Speaking from experience! You'll find out. It'll be smoking like hell, before it ignites.
yes especially if it is amped up past 600 degrees and the wood is a bit wet so many variables thanks for the comment
Its not going to hurt being stacked that close. Just dont let it fall. Some people used to put the wood on top of the stove and call it cooking it before the next fire.
This is a hot topic for sure . I see all the different points and better safe than sorry one should keep the wood at least a foot away I did have a few pieces fall on the stove it was amped to about 600 degrees only semi browned the wood after 2
hrs
"Just don't let it fall." Wood can shrink and twist as it dries, so I wouldn't bet my structure on that stack staying up.
Stay warm brother
In this part of the country you need all the help you can get . your water wheel is off the charts it would look cool frozen thanks for your comment