New stove

[Rickent]

Installed Boatman stove today, just lit it for the first time. I can only keep a low heat at the moment to give the fire cement time to cure but it feels great.

[Loafer]

Happy days!

[GreyLady]

Looks lovely and just on time. :-)

[canals are us?]

Let there be heat

 

James

[Rickent]

This has given my boat a heart.

[peterboat]

they are a great stove jayne my better half has mine from out of the boat it really works well in her lounge and looks really well in your boat

[Rickent]

I've had to put my shorts on and open window.....toastie.

[Ally]

Excellent! Good to meet you the other day too!

[Rickent]

Cheers ally, no more cold mornings. Thats if I can get it to stay in all night.....we shall see in the morning.

[Ally]

Might take some practice, but you'll get the knack I'm sure!

[GreyLady]

I hope your stove stays in, if it does your doggy might need some colder water in the morning.

 

Have a cosy night. :-)

[peterboat]

our boatman has no problems staying in the night thats on some ovoids or other solid fuels wood however doesnt seem to make it

[bizzard]

The front barrier bars that stop coals falling out on the Boatman is probably only 2 bars high, they were on mine, 3 bars high is better than 2 bars to build the fire up more for the overnight tickover and to stop coals falling out. These bars are exactly the same as the grate, just cut off from a length of it. Those grate firebars can be bought in a length to be cut off as required. Standard 10'' wide (I think they are) and can be bought quite cheaply from stove shops. Cast iron cuts very easily with a hacksaw. Thys is whot I didid.

[Machpoint005]

The front barrier bars that stop coals falling out on the Boatman is probably only 2 bars high, they were on mine, 3 bars high is better than 2 bars to build the fire up more for the overnight tickover and to stop coals falling out. These bars are exactly the same as the grate, just cut off from a length of it. Those grate firebars can be bought in a length to be cut off as required. Standard 10'' wide (I think they are) and can be bought quite cheaply from stove shops. Cast iron cuts very easily with a hacksaw. Thys is whot I didid.

 

Aren't they the dogs? (Fire dogs)

[Rickent]

Didn't put too much coal on last night as the dog had a funny turn and wasn't sure if it was the heat. Did close the air vent and at 5.30 this morning although almost dead there was still some glowing ash , so I think if I had put more coal on , it would have stayed in. We will see tonight.

[Ally]

Is your dog ok?

[Rickent]

Yes , she is fine thanks. Labs are prone to fits and this is the second one we have had that has them occasionally, she had a little one last night but was soon her old self.

[Loafer]

Didn't put too much coal on last night as the dog had a funny turn and wasn't sure if it was the heat. Did close the air vent and at 5.30 this morning although almost dead there was still some glowing ash , so I think if I had put more coal on , it would have stayed in. We will see tonight.

 

Jeez. I stopped reading at the word 'dead' with my heart in my mouth!

 

Phew. Very pleased your dog is ok!

[Rickent]

Well a quick update, stove has stayed in for the last two nights,it is lovely to get up in the morning to a nice warm boat.