truenorthoffgrid367 .. Nice work.. Quick question.. may be i am missing something here.. why cant the exhaust pipe terminate horizontally may be like 2ft from the wall ?? Why does it it need to go up?? Is there any Canadian American regualtions deciding this?
Are you sure the male end of flue extension goes into the branch piece on the tee? Duravent says the male section of flue extension should point back to the stove pipe?
I have always struggled with trying to learn the difference between the 2 and the pro's/con's of each. So much information to learn and variables to consider. I really like how technology has come along with the power generators brands like Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery, Ect...You can power a lot with a much more compact system and don't have to worry about batteries, wires, fuses, ect. They are pretty much idiot proof for people like myself hahaha. Great video and I look forward to more videos in the future. Your cabin is really coming along great!
@@truenorthoffgrid367 I'm running into a problem - I got a stainless double-walled 18 inch pipe to go through the wall but it neither twists nor locks into the T. Can you by chance link to the "through the wall" piece you used? Thanks again. I think this is my first time ever commenting on a YT divide :D
@@jeffperron9407 not sure how to make a link, but it’s the DuraVent through the wall kit. I purchased it at Canadian Tire. You can find it on there website
If I were you I would keep most of the electrical equipment indoors. Because electronics should be kept warm. If it gets cold, or hot, or wet then guess who is going to have electricity problems? I think if you are going to leave your cabin, for a considerable amount of time then you should consider taking your equipment with you. The rodent problem is something you should try to solve, and I would make this a priority to find a solution to get rid of the rodent(s) if I were you. I think it is only the solar panels that should be left outdoors. It is your equipment, so if you want to break it then this is your choice to make. If you got rid of the 2 large dogs then you would have more space indoors. Anything you don't need try to get rid of it, so you can have more space. Organizing is not a skill everyone has. Some people might be able to do a half ass job to organize their home, other people do a great job at organize their home, and other folks are pigs. I been inside 1 house that was a complete mess, so I know there are people who are completely bad at organizing their space.
Plus put a 45° sloppedcover over the battery box to keep snow and ice from forming on it. This will help you out alot. Keep in mind that the panels will need to have snow brushed off daily if it does snow at night or day. I use a push broom
It looks fairly reasonable to me. In terms of winter insulation, remember to insulation on all sides including the floor. If you seal it well enough you shouldn't need more than a 15W blanket or so. But it depends on how good the insulation is and how well sealed that compartment is. The electronics might have a tougher time (shorter lifespan) out in the elements. Even though they are protected from the rain, moisture can still do a number on them. For the holes that the wiring is going through, usually you go with rubber grommets or cable glands. Grommets are cheap. Then silicone to really seal it up. If you don't already, if summers are hot and the sun is hitting the box directly it might get too hot, consider shading the box. -Matt
Really depends on how much power you need. Large systems are the same as the smaller ones, but have more solar panel and batteries as well as larger fuses to regulate the higher power levels
Bought the same dura vent to add an extension to bring it up to code. We can’t seem to get it on. It’s supposed to screw on another piece but just won’t go on all the way. Just one side wants to go in not sure why
Great video! You explained well and didn't ramble like alot of other tutorials. Your home is lovely. My Dad has a completely off grid cabin. 2 now actually. Cool to see you doing this yourself!
Just through the air intake under the front of the stove, You can purchase an intake fan that goes with the stove, but since our cabin is so small we don’t really need it.
Great video! I enjoyed watching. I plan on getting a shed/cabin and finishing out the interior myself as well and love watching what others have done. Hope all is well!
I really like how you guys in the United States don't have this absolutely ridiculous regulation that you cannot have 90 degree bends on flue pipes. It's an absolute lot of nonsense because I've built plenty of stoves with 90 degree bends on them and they still draw perfectly fine
Looks good. Can I ask what model of Drolet stove that is, and how many square feet your cabin is? I'm trying to decide between the different "Escape" models myself.
Our stove is the Escape 1200, it’s way too powerful for our little cabin ( about 360 sq foot) but if I run the damper way down and open a few windows it fine. Great stove at a great price!
@@truenorthoffgrid367 Interesting. I was leaning towards the 1500 only for a longer burn time over night, but I'll have to rethink given mine is a similar size. Thank you.
I am considering the Drolet Spark II and the True North TN20. The TN20 firebox is .5 cubic foot larger but about 700$ more expensive. Our gouse is about 1600 sq ft. Whay are your thoughts?
The drolet wood stoves works well. They heat up quickly and hold the heat well. The larger fires box would help heat the larger area, so for me it would be worth the extra money.
Drolet says exterior chimneys are acceptable but interior and through the highest point of the roof is best. The guy at Morton (Metal) Buildings recommends exterior, as you have done. Now that you have had this for a year, what are your thoughts? You probably will be cleaning it soon. I'm interested in that as well.
I didn’t go up through the roof because I was worried about water leaking in since we are away from the cabin for weeks sometimes. That being said we have had no issues with the installation and the chimney works very well. I cleaned it a few weeks back and only found a small amount of creosote. We are very happy with the installation😁😁
No, the chimney survived the spring thaw and didn’t move at all with the snow sliding off the roof. It has worked great since the installation and only had a bit of creosote to be cleaned before we started using it a few weeks ago. Happy I decided to do it myself!
