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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Best Uniflame 5 PC Satin Copper Fireset with Ball handles Deals

Uniflame 5 PC Satin Copper Fireset with Ball handles
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $109.95
Sale Price: $90.89
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This fire tool set arrived yesterday. its very pretty. looks great on our mexican tile with other copper pieces. Best price by far. nice and heavy handles.

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This is a really nice tool set and it has a black brush which was important to me because those natural-colored brushes get really ugly and dirty very quickly (from the soot) so when they're hanging there, they look a mess. The stand is nice and sturdy and doesn't topple over. I'm not sure how to use the "log lifter" but I'm sure it'll come in handy one day! And be forewarned--Amazon usually has really good prices but this one is about $10 less at Home Depot. (I wish someone had told ME that!) :)

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There is nothing worse than a cheap feeling fire place kit. This set is heavy duty and beautiful. It matches all the copper accents around the house. We are very happy with all the pieces in this set. Totally worth every penny.

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I was impressed with the weight of the tools and overall design. Went well with my other fireplace accessories. RP

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Uniflame 5 Piece Bronze Fireset with Ball Handles Reviews

Uniflame 5 Piece Bronze Fireset with Ball Handles
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I ordered this set to match and go with my Uniflame SINGLE PANEL BRONZE FINISH SCREEN WITH DOORS, which I just ordered and received. First all I love this seller. Item not scheduled to arrive until Jan 14 and it came Jan 5, just two days after I ordered it and I did not request expedited shipping. The pieces are super sturdy and the set was very easy to put together. I love having the tongs to flip the hot logs, this is a piece I did not have with my old set.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Buy SMART FUELTM 6 Liter Pack

SMART FUELTM 6 Liter Pack
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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A whole bottle lasts about 4hrs for me. That's a little disappointing for nine bucks a bottle. However, I love my fireplace and the ambience. But I do like how clean this fuel is. Some other brands I've used are really messy. If you've never used a fireplace like these before, this fuel is the way to go, don't get the gel. You'll regret it.

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Burns with less odor than the gels and realistic appearance. Does not last long, but neither did the gel cans.

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Nice bottle design makes filling without spilling easier. Burns clean with no odor. One bottle is slightly more than my fireplace will hold. Burns about eight hours.

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Works perfectly no odor, no smoke, gorgeous flame. Easy to use but a little awkward to pour into mobile fireplace.

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It does what it's supposed to do burns in my ethanol fireplace. Not much more to say besides that.

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Classic Flame Gossamer 28WM184-T408 MANTEL ONLY. Review

Classic Flame Gossamer 28WM184-T408 MANTEL ONLY.
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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It was very easy to put together. Ordered the firebox to go with it...Makes my sunroom look fantastic and warm too! Loved the antique finish and the height of the mantel. I had looked online for an electric fireplace and most manels were not that tall. This one is perfect.

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My new electric fireplace is gorgeous and functional. It's made well, looks fantastic, and the heater works very well.This is a quality product.When I lost the remote, customer service was very good, and fast! You can't go wrong with this product.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Uniflame Hand Carved Bellow, Dark Stained 17 1, 2" L Reviews

Uniflame Hand Carved Bellow, Dark Stained 17 1, 2' L
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Very satisfied with the bellows I purchased and also with the prompt service. Item were received ahead of scheduled delivery date.

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These look great. Works good. But the wood was cracked and the faux leather melted. Not good for the money

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This little guy looks nice, but isn't really what I hoped it would be. I got it so that I could speed up the rate my grill starts without having to buy a glorified hair blower or use a noisy yard blower. It's functional but the amount of air it blows is trivial. It's also too short. Get it as a decoration or use it to frighten cats. 3 stars instead of 2 for the cat fear factor.

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Very pretty and worked quite well for a while, but the faux leather is paper thin and wore through fairly soon. You'll need to replace it after a year or two.

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Awesome bellows; works like a charm. Would recommend it highly. Use constantly in winter

season. Very handsome addition to any fireplace or woodstove too. Chris.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Reviews of Fireplace Chimney Draftstopper Plug Balloon (Large Pillow - Fits

Fireplace Chimney Draftstopper Plug Balloon
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This does work very well, perhaps only in the right chimneys, perhaps only when installed correctly. I have had this for four months and will adjust my review, later, if a problem develops (such as a puncture).

It stops so much cold air that I need to put my hand directly under it just to feel a difference in ambient temperature. This also means that it stops the fireplace odors that were entering the room. I've even tried it with the flue open and it still keeps the cold out.

It does not self-install: you have to take the time and be careful. I can now do it in about three minutes. Some words on installation:

After you THINK you have installed it correctly, feel around all of the edges for leaks. When you feel a leak, simply push or pull that section of the balloon into the right spot to fully stop the leak.

The balloon does give the impression of deflating, but this is a misnomer. In cold temperatures a balloon will shrink, not deflate, due to the air cooling in the balloon. This happened once, so far, to the point where cold air began infiltrating. All you need do is to inflate it a little, while the balloon is still in place (the long inflation tube makes it easy) and then check around the edges again as above.

Our room has been truly comfortable for the first winter in 15 years due to this. My only concern is it's ruggedness. If it does not puncture, it will pay for itself in about 2 years. I have been somewhat intentionally rough with it to test this and, so far, am impressed that it hasn't punctured.

UPDATE January 2010:

Have now been putting this in and out weekly for the second winter. Performs as well as new. Seems to be quite resistant to puncturing (and it's been pushed to the limit). If it were to puncture at this point, I would buy another one.

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I ordered two directly from their website. One of them had a slow leak. I called them up and they sent out a replacement immediately at no cost. That alone deserves 5 stars!

As for the plugs, they work as advertised. Don't expect them to create an airtight seal because they don't and the product description doesn't claim to either. However, it does dramatically reduce drafts, just doesn't completely eliminate them. The installation is fairly simple. Results will very depending on how it's installed. For example, I find that it creates a better seal if I don't inflate it completely. I was able to get optimal performance after a few tries.

The alternative was to get top dampers. That'll probably give me a closer to airtight seal but for my area, it cost $500-$800 installed. I figured I had nothing to lose to give these a try and I'm very glad I did.

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Our chimney draftstopper has now been in place for about 1 year with NO ISSUES. No concerns or leaks. I have not had to reinflate it or fuss with it in any manner.

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Well worth the money!! And it's a piece of cake to install, maybe 3 minutes or less. I have two fireplaces, and bought 2 of these, two years ago. You just blow into the long nozzle to inflate it. When you turn the nozzle's end to close it, a bit of air escapes, but that's good. It will squish into the corners better that way if it's not completely inflated. You lift it into your fireplace with both hands and just tuck it into place. Go all around it with your fingers, and tuck it in. If you feel any bit of draft coming through, all it needs is some patting and poking to close it off. If you feel it's not inflated enough, just use the long nozzle to add more air. The nozzle can be easily tucked up out of the way after you inflate it. There is also an attached black plastic rod that holds it up securely from the fireplace floor, and it adjusts for height. After a season, it may deflate slightly due to changes in the ambient temperature, so just add more air. Easy maintenance! It is made of tough plastic to withstand abrasion and punctures. You can't see it from the room, because it's black. If you want to build a fire, just grab it, and it pops right out. I had a terrible draft in my basement rec room, and it shut off the draft immediately! Now the heat stays in! (And so does the air conditioning!) Every fireplace should have one!

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I just put this in my chimney, and I have noticed an immediate difference. I used to be able to feel a draft when I was near the fireplace, but now I feel nothing. I haven't seen a utility bill since I put it in, but I'm sure that it is going to pay for itself pretty quickly. There is really no other option besides this or something like it to block the chimney off, so I highly recommend this.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Reviews of Comfort Flame BD42B Wood Burning Deluxe Aluminum Bi-Fold Door

Comfort Flame BD42B Wood Burning Deluxe Aluminum Bi-Fold Door, 42-Inch, Brushed Brass
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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We did not like the coloring (brass) of the door. It looked a little cheep. We returned it and bought a black one (BD42) from another vendor that looked much better. That being said, Desa shipped the product in a timely manner and it arrived in good condition. The return processes was fine except I had to call a month after I shipped the doors back to have my money refunded--my customer service contact said that my file was "misplaced" and then processed my refund immediately.

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Reviews of Panacea 15349 Fireplace Wrought Iron Single Tong 30", Black

Panacea 15349 Fireplace Wrought Iron Single Tong 30', Black
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This will not work for you if your looking for a one hand pair of tongs to adjust stuff in the fire, but with two hands it works really well. It's sturdy and handles a pretty big log. Less curve on the two prongs would make it a touch easier to let go of the log so they get a slight ding on design. But the price is great.

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I do not use it as it is a weird configuration. Awkward to use. 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Bought this tool for bringing to camping. It worked great for manuevering logs of all sizes in the fire pit. The only issue was that the tongs get too hot to handle with bare hands, but then that's what gloves are for. I bought a pair of $5 welder's gloves from a local tool store to use with these tongs.

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I bought it to use camping and it has been great. After 1 season I'll have to replace the rivets with stronger ones or nuts and bolts.

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At this price this grabber is a great no-frills tool. Purchased for my backyard fire pit with the full intention of leaving it out in the weather and this sturdy iron looks to hold up for years.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

15"x15" Stainless Steel Radiant Fireback Review

15'x15' Stainless Steel Radiant Fireback
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I'm very disappointed with this product. In theory it should reflect more light and heat into the room. It does neither! Would not recommend it.

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Needed additional heat projection for a small fireplace. This was the perfect size and a nice value for the money.

Prompt delivery also a bonus.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Best Dimplex CS4416 Compact Electric Stove Deals

Dimplex CS4416 Compact Electric Stove
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I use two oil-filled heaters to heat my living room, dinning room and kitchen, which is an open area without walls with an area of about 600 sq ft. There were a few problems with this method. Oil-filled heaters take a long time to heat a large area and all the heat goes straight up. The Dimplex heater solved these problems.

In the morning it would take two or three hours to raise the temperature by 3 or 4 degrees. I replaced one of the oil-filled heaters with the Dimplex. Now, it takes half the time to get the house warm. Another advantage of the Dimplex is that it has a quite fan that gently blows the heat from the bottom onto the floor. Before it was very warm in the house, but the floor was like ice. Now, the heat is more evenly distributed and the floor is much warmer. I can feel the heat on the floor from over ten feet away.

The thermostat, which is just a round knob without any markings, does a good job at regulating the heat. You turn the knob up on high then when it gets warm enough you turn the knob down until you hear a click. To make it easier you could put marks on the knob so that you can better tell where to set the knob. You can also turn off the heat and just watch the flames on the logs. It has a remote that plugs into the wall outlet and you plug the heater into the remote.

At first glance, the flaming logs look very realistic. When you turn the unit completely off it still looks like there are embers burning. I assume it is because there are a few very small places on the logs that appear to have reflective colored mirrors. It is a very nice feature and makes the stove look even more realistic. I built a 2-inch high 2x2 foot freestanding hearth out of ceramic tile on a plywood base and placed it on my carpet with the heater on top. This adds to the illusion of realism and protects the carpet. Since the heater does not get hot on the top, I placed an ivy plant on it just for a little decoration. I love the whole look that it creates.

The Dimplex stove solved my heating problems. It is small enough to fit anywhere. It is portable so that I can either move it to any location or store it in the summer and it looks great. I highly recommend this heater.

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Really trying to cut down on the oil use this year, so we're adding a couple of electric heaters. I got this for the den/tv room which is a decent size, but fairly well-enclosed. This thing is so easy to use, the flame looks great (kind of bizarre actually I forget it's fake) and in a short time it really heats the whole room quite comfortably. They say it's very economical to run (I'll see), but for the cost of about a quarter tank of oil it's great!

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Quite a bit cheaper to run than my gas wall furnace and the flames look real enough. The only problem is that the motor that makes the flames move died after about two months and acehardwareoutlet only takes returns for 30 days after purchase. Anyway, Dimplex/Electralog is sending a new motor for free since they don't take returns at all and perhaps I'll have better luck this time. So if you're not comfortable with the idea of installing your own replacement parts you might want to find another option.

UPDATE:

Alright, the motor came in about 2 weeks and was a 15 rpm motor as opposed to the 10 rpm motor that was originally installed so the flame effect is a bit faster now but still fairly realistic. It took maybe an hour to install and isn't something I'd want to do every two months so I'm hoping that this one lasts a bit longer. I'll keep my review updated as conditions warrant but for now I'm happy to report that my 4416 is back in 100% working order and pumping out the BTU's.

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We bought this stove for our condo Christmas 2007. It gives a realistic (close enuf) flame and plenty of heat. We enjoy it very much. However, it doesn't last more than a few years. By Christmas 2010, the plastic translucent backing behind the fire image had rotted and fallen away exposing the light bulb and other 'innards' that nullified the cozy fire effect. Electralog told us we would have to get a new stove because it was 'non-repairable' as far as they were concerned. You can fix it yourself tho if you disassemble the back of the stove unit, find a similar plastic at a hardware store, and re-adhere it to the unit. That's what we ended up doing and it works fine now but you shouldn't be having these kind of problems with a product that's only 3 years old.

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I got this electric stove last year because it was on sale and I needed a new space heater. This is the first electric heater I've ever had with the dancing flames feature. I totally love it. This heater makes a great substitute for a Franklin stove (and you don't have to buy, store or haul any wood or worry about leaving the embers of a live fire unattended). It's really nice to be able to have instant heat with the flip of a button and a turn of the temperature setting dial OR if you are just in the mood for the dancing flames of a fire on a summer evening, you can have that too without the heater being on! I love my stove and I'm really glad I got it. It's a constant source of comfort and joy.

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Friday, May 30, 2014

Review of Uniflame F-1056 5-Piece Black Wrought Iron Toolset

Uniflame F-1056 5-Piece Black Wrought Iron Toolset
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I bought these for my husband & they are really sturdy tools with a beautiful design that is not an eye sore in my living room like the last ones.

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This product was very heavy duty wrought iron; I was pleasantly surprised due to price. I love the stand as it does not tip over like the stands with a flat square surface, my fiancée was pleasantly surprised by the high quality. I will note that some of the straw did come out when he used the broom which I have never seen a broom that didn't loose straw. He superglued inside the base of the broom and it solved the problem! This set is classy and will last for years!

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Reviews of Hutch Mfg. C459 Ash Dump

Hutch Mfg. C459 Ash Dump
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I had an Ash Dump in my fireplace that was old and needed replacement. On the existing Ash Dump unit was printed Hutch C459. I assumed given that name and number I would get an exact replacement. Unfortunately the size of the new one is larger than the old one and it didn't fit. The company was going to take it back but given the postage both ways, it was simpler to just throw it out.

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Rough opening is not normally exact, but this unit needs a rough opening that is slightly larger than 9 x 41/2 for it to fit well.

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Well, it's an ash dump cover so not much it has to do. Sit there and flip up/down. It does. :)

It's heavy due to the cast iron so it's quite sturdy. I expect it'll last several years without any problems.

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I bought this ash dump to replace my missing dump. As other reviewers have said before the dump is very tight fitting. Make sure you measure the hole before you buy this the provided dimensions are dead on. I like the construction of this item and am confident it will last for years.

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The original ash dump rusted out and I had to replace it and the one that I purchased works great.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Review of Mt. Vernon Combustion/exhaust Blower

Mt. Vernon Combustion/exhaust Blower
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My exhaust blower on my Mt Vernon pellet stove went gunnybags at the 8-year mark (started screeching punctuated by other raspy sounds). I purchased this replacement exhaust blower as it was slightly cheaper than I could get elsewhere. When the box arrived the flange of the fan-cage was sticking out the side of the box and was slightly bent. This did not pose a big problem as I simply took a pair of pliers and bent the thin sheet metal flange back straight. Unfortunately the white felt "gasket" that came with it had been torn in two in several spots as it had been sandwiched between the bottom of the heavy fan housing and the packaging box. The only packaging that had been put in the box was packing-paper and the weight of the fan was too much for the paper to have any dampening effect. Thus, the heavier fan jostled all about in the box during shipment protruded through the side of the box and tore the gasket up. After straightening the fan housing I was able to also patch the gasket back up. After assembly (see below) I was somewhat disappointed to hear than the fan had a harmonic "rumble." The rumble lasts for about 1 second and then is replaced by a second of relative quiet at which time the rumble resonates on again and so forth. Thus, while my stove is on I can hear a huuuuuuuuum.................huuuuuuuuuuuum.......................huuuuuuuuuuum etc. It is only somewhat irritating, but adds to the overall noise the stove makes in the corner of my living room. The box from the seller contained one complete exhaust fan, one white felt gasket and an instruction sheet for "how to" go about changing out the old fan with the new. The instruction sheet was adequate except that it left out that you need some high temp gasket cement (or similar product) to properly seal the friction-fit between the fan housing and the exhaust port on the back of the stove. I was able to get a product at my local hardware store called Meeko's Red Devil Gasketing Cement & Stove Sealer that I used for the purpose.

I have only average mechanical capability and the whole disassembly/reassembly process took about 2 hours and fifteen minutes. You have to take apart most of the back half of the pellet stove in order to replace the exhaust fan. The instructions were adequate but I took additional notes to remind myself which colored wires go back onto which electrical component etc. It was at times a frustrating journey that required double-jointed wrists, midget hands and patience. The biggest hang up you will encounter is removing and replacing the screws that connect the exhaust blower to the stove. Not a lot of room for a ratchet inside the stove cavity. Accordingly, the top right screw was the biggest bugger. An open-ended 7/16th wrench was the only tool to use and you can only get about 1/10th of a turn of the screw per twist of the wrist. Patience grassshopper.....in ten minutes you will have the screw out. On reassembly I would suggest only slightly tightening the other exhaust fan screws first as getting the "big bugger" screw started is difficult (you have so little finger room between the auger chute and end of the screw) and you need all the play you can get to achieve getting the screw threaded back into its hole.

Good luck weekend warriors!

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The blower was hard to find for this model of pellet stove (5) five years old.

Went in OK and now I need to find a control box for the stove.

Isn't that life... But the fan is good...

Friday, April 25, 2014

Buy Celsi 43" Panoramic Wall Mount Electric Fireplace - GL2029USP

Celsi 43' Panoramic Wall Mount Electric Fireplace - GL2029USP
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $999.00
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The item arrived fast and all items were "in Tack"

I Just think the price was too much and I feel i overpaid.......Thought it would more impressive for the price i paid..UGGG

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