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Old 01-04-2014, 07:41 PM
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The EPA Issues New Rules For Wood Burning Stoves

http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...da239&hpid=z13

Yep, the jack booted thugs are at it again...

The comments to this article were as hilarious and ignorant as can be.
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:43 PM
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The comments to this article were as hilarious and ignorant as can be.
From both sides of the fence too.
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:16 PM
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"The new rules do not apply to wood heaters already in use or to residential fireplaces, backyard fire containers or fire pits used by campers and beachgoers. Nor do they apply to smokers, wood-fired barbecues or pizza ovens."

So, unless you are planning to use wood for primary heat after 2015, you have nothing to worry about. And, even then, only if the unit is manufactured after 2015.

If your gonna do it, do it now.

Me? I prefer gas heat anyways, it's easier, really not all that expensive and cleaner. So I really couldn't care less.

However, I imagine the initial cost of installing wood based heat will rise substantially.

Question; I wonder how they propose reducing emissions from woodstoves?

I know in industry, we separate particulates from exhaust with cyclonic separators and bag houses. Gases are burned off with an afterburner just upstream of the stacks. But, that is on a much larger scale.

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I see a coming crackdown on bon/campfires too.

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Old 01-06-2014, 09:39 AM
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Did you read the article?

Oh, that's right, "Legislative Creep". Soon, Obamas Gestapo will be cracking your skull for the matches in your pocket. LOL!
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Old 01-06-2014, 09:42 AM
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It's already happened in parts of Europe. Open wood fires are dirty. Camping without fires? I don't see the point. Sit in the dark and drink beer just doesn't seem as fun.

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Old 01-08-2014, 09:44 PM
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EPA been doing this in Fairbanks for years now...in regards to the wood stove use in the winter...upgrades are rather expensive from what ive read...
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Old 01-09-2014, 05:20 AM
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I think I'll burn some logs in the fireplace tonight.
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Old 01-09-2014, 05:57 AM
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I am quite sure our Heatilator fireplae is grandfathered and I can heat the whole house with it.
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