I did the same this morning. Was 49 outside and 75 inside when I left. Hopefully still be 75 when I get home since it's headed towards 19 overnight. Do you have any pictures of your stove?
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Here ya go......waytomany?s wrote: ↑Fri. Feb. 17, 2023 12:37 pmI did the same this morning. Was 49 outside and 75 inside when I left. Hopefully still be 75 when I get home since it's headed towards 19 overnight. Do you have any pictures of your stove?
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Stove is purring at 215 degrees above the door. OAT 34. Inside is 70 on the end of the house 73 in main room.
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I still havent seen a nicer looking modern coal stove than this model. Sounds and looks like it performs well too. Glad its working out.
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Yes, I agree. Very happy so far? I do have to supplement with my Toyostove kero furnace when it gets down near zero. I have not tried to push this stove beyond 400 degrees.
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Nice setup! I agree with Warm, I don't know what it is about that stove, but I just like it. You can go more than 400, the crock can take it, but maybe not the Christmas lights.
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Appreciate the comments. I do have a wonderful local dealer. I'm lucky to live close to Keystoker. I picked my stove up at their factory and got to chat with Don. He has been great with any question I have had too. PS. those christmas lights are not my idea! My Wife insists on always decorating for the season. Maybe one day they will meltwaytomany?s wrote: ↑Fri. Feb. 17, 2023 4:34 pmNice setup! I agree with Warm, I don't know what it is about that stove, but I just like it. You can go more than 400, the crock can take it, but maybe not the Christmas lights.
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How is the keystroker tending at low temperatures 24 hours ? I know my ds can be a pain and much longer tend time .
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I close the bi metalic damper all the way and tend once a day. So far no problems?zachary193 wrote: ↑Fri. Feb. 17, 2023 7:12 pmHow is the keystroker tending at low temperatures 24 hours ? I know my ds can be a pain and much longer tend time .
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I shake, let it burn off any volatiles that may have built up in the hopper. Then load the hopper. You can do it all at once but sometimes you get a little blue flash of gas if you open the hopper. Not a big deal, just open the hopper slowly. I do this twice a day in cold weather. Takes about 3 to 5 minutes tops.