Full Review Blaze King Wood Stove PLUS upgrades & tips/tricks (Off Grid Cabin in Canadian North) 🏡🪵🪓

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hey guys. Just wanted to add I’m at NOT getting any kickbacks from this video. I made it purely to express how happy I am with it, and to share my experience, one year in. I appreciate your tips and tricks and you sharing your experience. Thanks all 👍

[@badcompany3057]

Well, you should be getting something. That was one heck of a persuasive presentation.

[@robbender4129]

That us an amazing stove you got there Chuck....I burned wood for years and thought I was doing good with a 12 hr burn but that's not half as good as yours...and I dies look great...thanks for sharing your experiences...take care buddy🤜🤛

[@HeatMaxx-kv8xx]

Burn in good health Chuck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO3o4WNrp6WsJI

[@raycootz9420]

@chuckportereverythingoutdoors what do you use to clean the glass in the door? Thank you!

[@zachbarrick8364]

what is the exact model of this stove?

[@prolongedexposure2860]

I've ran this stove for six years , you cannot get any better.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Awesome to hear!! Tks for the input 👍

[@dllwillis]

I am a 71 year old lady who ran the same Earth Stove for almost 40 years. Just this week I traded it in for a Blaze King Princess and though I was sad to see old faithful go I am super excited to not be toting huge pieces of wood to feed it and having to tend it all the time. For once I am anxious for colder temps to come this fall! Thanks Chuck for all of the good info. I am going to save this video because I am just learning about the catalytic system and you did such a good job of explaining.🔥

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Good luck with it. I sure am pleased with mine.

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Am glad that you took the time and effort to share, thank you, it was helpful

[@rebootfitness3406]

Can't beat that crackling of a wood stove!!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Absolutely. Not sure what the comforting things about it is but it is the best

[@patbeaudoin4237]

It's a beautiful wood stove thanks for the review. Isn't it nice when you buy something & it turns out to be worth it. 🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍👍

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It sure is Pat. I couldn’t be happier. Thanks bud

[@scottfurlong5475]

Great video! I can't tell you how many times I've searched for a good video reviewing a blaze King stove and couldn't find anything. This video just pops up on my KZbin recommendations while I'm sipping on a cup-a-tea. We live on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland so our winters are not as cold. It can dip to -15°c for a couple of weeks but predominantly hovers around -3°c. 6 years ago we purchased a Pacific energy super 27 wood stove and from my research, it's considered the gold standard when it comes to conventional wood stoves. We are very happy with one exception, it's too warm in the house. The stove specifications say can heat up to 2,000 sq ft and our home is 2200 sq ft and it will drive you out of the house even when it's on low. Low setting gets us the specified burn time of 8-9 hours and sometimes we don't have to set up to relight the stove. I think the blaze King or at least a catalytic stove would be the solution for us because we simply can't turn our regular wood stove down enough to heat our home when the winter temps are -5°c and warmer. I noticed you said you leave the thermostat in the middle when it's really cold so my question is, how much heat comes out of this stove when it's in the middle or turned down on low?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Even right up until this time of year (current temp is -5 Celsius) I pack wood in it at about 8 pm, turn the thermostat as low as possible, and then let it smoulder along until the following morning. It keeps our home just perfect temps for nighttime (17, 18 degrees). I turn it up when I get up and the wood junks are still in there form as the night previous, only they look like glass….charred I guess. When I turn up the thermostat it immediately starts to burn perfectly. It really is like magic. I don’t know how to state it other than that. When it gets really cold (-25, -40) I will leave the thermostat up to about a 1/3 to 1/2, depending on the outside temperature range of course. Even then it doesn’t overrun or make the room unbearably hot. Keeps it right at the 17 degree-ish mark. Another note: even when you shut it completely down with the thermostat, it never goes out. Smoulders and just waits for you to turn it up again.

[@scottfurlong5475]

​@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Thanks for the reply. We just ordered the Sirocco 30, it should be here in another 10 days.

[@iancurran4760]

Love the clean out hole in the middle that’s awesome much cleaner then a pail and shovel not to mention the dust floating in the air of the cabin when trying to clean the stove.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Works good - you have to ensure it fits snugly in place when you put it back in or else there’s a possibility it will suck in unwanted air. But it fits great when cleaned out👍

[@kevinbaird2527]

Seasoned dry wood is the secret to wood stoves

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Absolutely Kevin. Green, damp wood provides poor burns, less heat, and more soot buildup. Gotta put the time in and ensure it’s dry 👍 🪵

[@MrRojoneck]

My uncle has had a Blaze King (King model) in his log cabin in the high mountains of central Utah for over 20 years. The stove is simply just amazing. Looooong burn times and heats up the cabin quick. The secondary burn is just incredible! I don't know that there's another brand of wood stove out on the market that can come close to Blaze King. Worth every penny!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It’s pretty amazing I’ve got to say. They invented a good product and it helps us out on the comfort side for sure

[@AKcabins]

The best stove. Owned for a long time and they are the most efficient stoves for extreme climates. We replaced a barrel stove in the cabin and there’s no more waking up at 3am to relight the fire.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

That’s awesome to hear. It seems that’s a universal report from blaze king stove owners. Thanks for providing your comment my friend

[@lifeisgood6959]

We just bought a blaze king 30.2 second hand a couple of days ago. Can't wait to get it going this coming winter. Your video is really helpful!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

You’re welcome. Still loving mine. Best I’ve ever had

[@KChandler9362]

Hey Chuck! Thanks for the review on your stove. In my opinion, in any cabin the wood stove is the centre piece . It’s something everyone sees and watches when they’re in the cabin. Much like the old cook stoves in the old farm houses. The stove adds to the whole look of the place. Your stove looks great, it matches your cabin. Looks like summer is coming to an end for you guys. Really cooling down here in my area at night. Anybody that hasn’t had to go outside in the middle of the night , half dressed, for an arm load of firewood because they forgot to do it before bedtime, has not lived a full and fore filling life. Lol

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hahaha you got that right bud. Sounds like you have been there!! I’m very happy with the comfort this stove has afforded us thus far. Take care my friend

[@northjerseykevin3915]

Hi. First time viewer here. Looks like you’re in a great spot. Good stuff

[@sandranelson7124]

(This is Tom, not Sandra.) You, sir, are a great salesman for this product. You thoroughly described, and showed, how to use it effectively each time. That company needs to pay you for being their spokesman for their product. You have a great looking cabin there. I hope you don't have any trouble with wild animals invading your area....i.e. a BIGFOOT, etc. Thank you for such a great video, sir. Take care and may GOD bless you and yours.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. Haven’t run across Bigfoot just yet!! Thanks for tuning in with your kind words and leaving a chuckle

[@jasonbroom7147]

I really like the "tone" and editing style of your videos. I subscribed within just a few minutes. I also appreciate the review of this stove, which is definitely a good choice. Have you ever tried the "top-down" fire method? You stack bigger pieces on bottom, then smaller pieces, then kindling, then tinder, and light it at the top. It works extremely well and the main benefit is that you lay out the fire, light it, and then walk away. You don't keep opening the door to add more wood. In a good stove, like yours, you can literally strike a match and not be back for 2-3 hours, while the stove does its job! Most folks who try this method never go back to building fires the old way.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes I have used top down fires many times. Major benefits are less smoke, and if lighting a fire on snow, it doesn’t melt the base of your fire in a big hole

[@mathewfullerton8577]

Thank you for the review. It struck me today when I watched the intro that I have been with you quite awhile. The outdoor kitchen was built almost 4 years ago and I was subscribed well before then. Amazing how much I have enjoyed your channel. I look forward to many more years of being allowed into a part of your life. May you and yours continue to be blessed!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Matthew my friend, I always enjoy your tuning in and am happy you follow along. Cheers sir 👍

[@graemegunn8001]

I've owned a Blaze King for a couple of months now. Delighted with my purchase. What I like most about it, is going to bed knowing that I don't have to get up during the night to feed it more wood. Timaru, New Zealand.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

For anyone who burns wood on a continual basis knows how convenient even that one benefit is. For someone who has owned many other models of wood stoves over the years, that factor alone would cause me to have nothing else. Wonderful factor to consider.

[@charlesmcdonald460]

Got Mine 30 series last week! Can't wait to install it 🎉

[@308scoutrfl]

We bought the same stove last year and are completely in love with it. Buy once cry once

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@DanielSturge]

We had a stove similar to that at my last place. Th m is crazy how effectively and efficiently those stove have gotten from a hold in the wall lined with rocks. Enjoy it brother. Remember your are living a life some only dream about. God bless Mr. Porter

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks bud. We have it pretty good and I’m so grateful

[@neomatrix2722]

Thank you for sharing I also live off grid 365 in Canada and I've been looking to buy a wood stove with a Cadillac converter so thank you for your review and all your hard work I trust your review and I thank you so much

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I certainly would never steer you wrong. I’ve used wood stoves my entire life and could not be possibly happier than what I am with this one

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Great video thank you!

[@TitanTrails]

That was a great review Chuck. I've been heating with wood for most of my life and can attest to the importance of a quality stove. You're fulfilling your dreams and it's been wonderful to watch. Cheers from NS!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks for chiming in my friend. And I absolutely LOVE NS. I have family in Antigonish and we visit 2-3 times a year. (Daughter also attending Dal)

[@michaelwells1783]

Awesome thanks so much for your video You should definitely get some proceeds with this awesome review of this stove.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I reap the benefits every day during my winter burning period. I absolutely love it 👍

[@frankz1125]

I wish I could afford one. I still have a stove from the 70s but it has been very good so far. I had another air tight stove but it wasnt as good as the old one. I would be worried that it wouldnt be good enough like the one I had. It was a waste of time and money. One day maybe. It would be nice to have a 30 hour burn. I have a lot of hard wood here in Ontario. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks frank

[@John-wr6yo]

Also a testimony to your ability as an efficient builder. I bet no expense wad spared on insulation factors.

[@justinopinion4016]

Great video, I purchased the Blaze King, King model and am just as pleased and in love with this wood burner as you are. Love the fact the King can heat my ranch house just under 2000 sq ft no problem and have proven it can actually burn for 42 hours, it will do that no problem. I'm in Canada as well and have bin heating with firwood for nearly 50 years. Keep up the great vids.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Great to hear-thanks 👍

[@jasonburns32]

Hi Chuck after watching this video about 30 times no kidding! I’m going with the Ashford 30 over the blaze king boxer 24 I did my research and with thanks to this video Ive made my decision it should take a month or so to get and get installed , thanks for your help 👍🏻

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I’ve had mine two years now and love it more than I did than when I first got it. The perfect stove for my situation.

[@martycrain1250]

Wow, love your video! I have read about the blaze king and hearthstone stoves online trying to decide which one would be best for us. After watching your very informative and honest video,seeing how easy it is to clean the converter and in general to operate this stove, I have definitely made my decision! Thank you 😊

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Marty. I have no doubt it will serve you well. I absolutely love my stove.

[@DonaldMacRobert]

thanks for this detailed explanation of your stove - my wife would like a stove with a glass window - I was concerned about a time when the glass would break (cold glass - hot flame) and then we would be without heat. Thanks for the reassurance.

[@jamesmacintyre1415]

Put one in as an insert this year. Still learning

[@larrybulthouse455]

I've had two original large blaze king stoves they are the best and will easily heat 2000 Sq ft. Enjoy that warmth

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Two years in the North and am happy to say have had the heights of comfort

[@freenewfie]

Awesome video. You had me sold when you said no more getting up in the middle of the night to reload. Also the no run away condition was not seen ... I hate those conditions with stoves. Steady heat is also an important factor... No fun visiting someone and you have to open the windows to be comfortable.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Absolutely my friend. The littlest things aren’t covered when you purchase wood stoves. I truly believe these small, very important details need to be expressed. Because they are just that, important.

[@rli3651]

Outstanding job!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks bud 👍. Really enjoy the stove

[@Mulesear]

Nice video review you did. I've had a Blaze King Princess model for about 15 years, and it does everything you mentioned with a couple minor exceptions. I haven't had the ash buildup on the combustor like you showed but not sure why and sometimes the glass does get more creosote than you showed, but still easily manageable to clean off. Maybe both are due to being a different model, just don't know for sure. I only clean the combustor once a season, but also I'm not there all winter, only about 30% of the time during the winter. Once I learned how to operate and fine tune the Blaze King I realized there is no better wood stove than a stove that has a catalytic combustor, especially after my previous non-catalytic wood stove that I had to reload with wood every 3-4 hours. The biggest advantages I discovered are ones you mentioned, the long efficient burn times, easy to maintain, not getting up in the middle of the night to re-load (huge benefit), and far less wood burned per season. I have the electric fan but never use it due to the noise it makes, too loud and annoying to me for the cabin atmosphere and it heats well without it. I do have two Ecofans on top like the one you have and like those as they are noiseless and add some nice look and feel, not sure how much air they actually move but I like the aesthetics they provide, and they look like they move air. The worst thing I discovered, and since learned to deal with was that these stoves burn so slow and efficiently that not much heat is going out the chimney stack. That wouldn't seem like a problem but moisture in the wood is condensing and going out the stack as water vapor and can freeze off the spark arrestor screen. What happened in my case was on the coldest of nights, approx -20 to -30 F that moisture started freezing in the spark arrestor screen at the top of the chimney outside to the point the ice built up and completely froze off the screen choking off the chimney causing the smoke in the stove to start backing up and escaping in the cabin thru the stove air inlet. It set off the smoke alarms at 2am filling the cabin with smoke. It was an emergency, with all doors and windows open at 2am wondering what the "H" was happening. I was able to get on the roof and remove the spark arrestor screen when I figured out what was going on, again all this at 2am. The simple solution is I now remove the spark arrestor screen completely and only replace it in the off season to keep birds out of the chimney. This issue is actually mentioned in the Blaze King manual under "ICE - FORMATION AND PREVENTION ", but who heeds those kind of warnings as it just doesn't make much sense, ice formation at the top of the stack in a wood stove that is actively burning and heating your cabin. Anyway that's the only issue I ever had with it and never even considered anything of the likes until it happened. I always burn wood with less than 9% moisture content but still that's apparently enough to become an issue with all the right conditions lined up. Same as you, I'm not tied to Blaze King in any way, or Ecofan. Blaze King doesn't even know I exist except maybe deep in their purchase register/warranty records from way back when I bought it. I would never own any other stove.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks for the wonderful, detailed comment my friend!! And I'm thrilled that you brought up those points. You mentioned the ash buildup on the cat combustor and soot on the glass - my guess it that is related to the type of wood we burn - that is huge for sure. I have been burning three types of wood: My main wood is spruce that was actually burnt 10 years ago in a forest fire. It is very very dry and burns cleanly. My second wood source is birch that has been dried for a couple seasons. Thridly, I burn Tamarack in the colder weeks of winter as it throws a good heat. I think you mentioned another great point. That is, you HAVE to learn how to operate and tune in your stove. This comes with practice and because I spend all my time at my Cabin (being my home), and, burning wood 24/7, I feel completely familiar with it and its operation. At this point it's a pure pleasure to use. I have zero complaints. Thanks again for the comment.

[@Mulesear]

I burn pine, the most abundant wood I have access to in NW Wyoming, so yes that could very well be it. Thanks for bringing that up as I hadn't considered it.@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors

[@NovaScotiaSouthShore]

Hey Chuck thanks for the review.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Any time! Tks for tuning in 👍

[@brad601]

Just ran across this review. Awesome. Really considering purchasing a blaze King. In your opinion when the cat is active and the stove is turned down does it throw a good heat still?

[@garryfoote695]

Great review! I live in the NWT heat completely with wood, and have been using my Blaze King for 23 years. My catalyst lasted about 15 years for the first one. We burn jack pine only, use about 4 cords a year, sometimes little more sometimes less, depends when spring hits here. My stove still looks like new, I may have to replace a few fire bricks one year soon, but they are awesome stoves!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks so much Garry!!! What a wonderful insight you’ve offered here!!! Glad to hear about the catalytic combustor longevity! I burn spruce and tamarack. The spruce is completely dried as it was burnt in an old forest fire. The tamarack will be dried completely by the time I burn it. Clean wood should make them last for sure. Thanks again!

[@garryfoote695]

I cut my pine in the spring, burn it that winter. Found really dry wood doesn't give as much heat as partially cured does. The catalist likes the gases. The year I cut fire killed dry wood, my stove never got as hot as it normally does and I burned a fair bit more wood. Really like your videos, keep them coming! @@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors

[@dough6393]

@@garryfoote695, how often do you need to sweep your chimney. Thanks You. Doug

[@garryfoote695]

I only clean my chimney once a year. I do let it flare every morning, when I put wood in, gets the chimney hot, keeps it clean

[@barryjsamson]

Hi Chuck-- I love your videos. I live in North West Saskatchewan and get the full Canadian winter experience here as well. I loved your review of the Blaze King and will probably go that direction. Question for you-- where do you source your windshield extsions for your snowmobile? I like to sled in cold tempertures-- minus 40 and would love to be able to extend my windshield for protection.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hey Barry. Glad you follow along. I got the windshield extension from a company who custom makes them in my hometown. The contact number is 709-282-3980. Tell them you saw it on my channel and they will know exactly what to send you.

[@KeithWood-n5d]

Great video, superb helpful

[@peterstevens6555]

Kia Ora & Good Afternoon from Caribbean Drive, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand ... Another Great Video Bro…

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Peter

[@NLGhostWolf]

Fine Stove Chuck, cheers

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

You too bud. Hope all is well with you 👍

[@nlkris1424]

Nice review, thanks. Take care.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks buddy

[@toolidius1]

Very impressive stove...definitely a sound investment

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It was an honest review and I absolutely love it. Thanks for tuning in my friend.

[@baconator_c10]

Great review. I appreciate the depth of info you provided. I’ve been researching wood stoves for weeks now & wow is there a lot of differing opinions on secondary air vs hybrid vs catalyst. But when it comes to Blaze King i don’t see anyone regretting their purchase. I think I’ll dig a little deeper in my pocket and pull the trigger on one. Thanks again and stay safe & warm this winter.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks for tuning in my friend. You are right in saying people who own them, love them

[@DaleClements]

Great look at amazing ingenuity !

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes sir bud. Throughly enjoying the comfort 👍 🎶

[@Indeewoods]

Just getting a full 8hrs sleep without having to get up and stoke the stove is worth it. Love to see a video of how much heat it kicks out on those longer burns and level of smoke outside the chimney. Hello from Alberta!

[@oldpete3153]

Been using a BK King model for 18 winters. We burn 24/7 for 5 to 6 months and go thru 5 to 6 cords of Douglas Fir and the odd bite of Pine. I clean the ash out once mid season and clean the chimney once during the summer, this is possible due to the fact my wood is seasoned for two years before burning...wouldn't have anything else. Oh ya...I've never had to change out the catalytic combustion either.

[@FarewellAcres]

Hey Chuck great review of your stove, I agree with everything you said about the future savings with both time and money. Comfort is also very important and you have that covered as well good job. Enjoyed your video. Get outdoors and enjoy.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks my friend. 👍

[@FarewellAcres]

Good morning Chuck hope all is well with you. This is the first morning of this fall of waking up to snow on the ground here in Nova Scotia, I read through all of the comments on this video and had a couple of follow up questions for you no one has asked yet. How do you like having the fans on the stove? Do you find they move the heat away from the stove as hoped? How is the noise level?@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors

[@johnnyd8605]

Great review, affirmed feedback from a neighbor that also has .. great cabin enjoy !!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Good to hear Johnny. Thanks sir 👍

[@johnnyd8605]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors interior B.C a chord of decent dry n split firewood if simply buy it approx $325... soo thats a very real world consideration with operating costs , stove initial investment stuffs when can reduce wood required by 30% year after year..

[@stephenrickettsNL]

Great setup Chuck. Best tip I can pass along is a free stove glass cleaner. Free and very easy. When the stove is cool, dip a wet rag/paper towel in the stove ash and rub on the glass. Removes the dirt and grime instantly. Wipe clean with another rag. Never buy expensive cleaners again.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Wow sir!!!! I shall be trying that. Thanks Stephen!!

[@308scoutrfl]

That's the same advice our installer gave us, and that's all I've ever done. Works great. I actually use waste printer paper, wet it and dip it in the ash

[@richardmcgrath61]

Thanks for the review Chuck. The Blaze Kings do have a good reputation, and you obviously know how to get the best out of yours, and how to look after them. Have you ever tried a rocket stove? They apparently use very little wood and burn very cleanly. The downside is that unless you have a hopper feeding it wood pellets, you won't get an overnight burn.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I’ve only ever tried the smaller ones that I make up for boiling the kettle. Not sure if that is what you’re referring to or not

[@Zippy1wood.]

Great info Chuck we just installed the same stove in our timber frame I built haven’t fired it yet to warm bought it because of your last videos pretty excited thanks

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Fantastic stove my friend. Once you get it all tuned in you will enjoy the comfort to the fullest. I enjoy all aspects of mine for sure

[@outpostcamp]

Great honest review of a great wood stove. I have neighbors that have Blaze King wood stoves and they love them because they do the job. I wanted a wood stove where I can open the doors, insert a screen and enjoy the full effect of the fire and when I want real efficiency, I would close the doors. I don’t believe Blaze King offers such a stove. If they would, I’m on it. I’m still looking and hopefully can find one before this winter. Thanks - from Hells Canyon, Frank.

[@FarewellAcres]

You could also have a metal shop fabricate a screen that would fit your stove, just an idea.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks frank my friend. Someone told me you can order these screens online as well. I used to have one as well one time. Cool outfits. Something I think I will also look into!

[@outpostcamp]

Chuck, I’d sure like to see the one you get, show it and offer a comment. Thanks - from Hells Canyon, Frank.

[@tonyt.5316]

The best way to clean the glass on a woodstove is by dipping a wet paper towel or newspaper in ashes and scrub.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I’m gonna try that!! Thanks!!!

[@tonyt.5316]

You're welcome! Works better than anything else I've tried! And its free and no chemicals. I wish I knew this 20yrs ago! @@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors

[@kathryncolton4423]

Thank you for doing this thorough review! I’ve been researching wood stoves and this seems like a winner. Now, I just need to find 10k to get a chimney pipe and the stove 😣

[@patandandrea]

Thanks for the review Chuck. Me and Andrea just started to build our cabin ( video coming soon 😉) and we got an old stove for this winter for when we will work in the cabin but soon as it will be done I want a stove like yours. Burn less wood, less wood I need to cut and leave me more time to enjoy the outdoors.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Absolutely pat. I look forward to seeing more of your videos my friend

[@millsmotorvation]

Very informative

[@robertsimard735]

Great review Chuck. Love that stove.😊

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Robert Buddy 👍

[@joseelamarre7069]

Hello Chuk Really Great video, thanks for Sharing. We've been looking at buying a new wood stove for two years now, and while researching I came across BK. A wood stove store in my area that sells BKs told us that many customers were disappointed with the Blaze King because it doesn't give off heat like a good old cast-iron wood stove. We have a log cabin in northern Quebec and we often have nights and days of -30, -40 degrees Celsius. Our cabin isn't as well insulated as your house or a townhouse, it's also very large with a surface area of 1200 square feet and a cathedral roof half the cabin so the salesman told me that I probably wouldn't get the warm feeling of an old cast-iron wood stove and that I'd probably have to wear a little wool jacket to be comfortable in the chalet. We'd be better off with a non-catalytic stove, which gives off more heat at a time, but unfortunately doesn't burn its wood as long as a BK. It's important for me to be able to sit on the couch and have good ambient heat or that when I come in from a cold day I can have good heat to warm me up? Is it possible to heat the BK more strongly to obtain a high heat output for my kind of cabin? What's your opinion? I will be really thankful for your answer as I couldn’t find anyone on the web with the same situation as I.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

i guess the best way to answer you question: I live in the north where we have 6 months of winter. We have never found it cold. Our home is 1000 square feet. It is a log home, however, we do leave it periodically for days at a time, and have to come back to a cabin that is literally-30 Celsius. We have good, dry wood. That’s key. Our cabin heats up no problem. Here’s another point people sometimes aren’t aware of….the blaze king comes with a catalytic combustor. However, you have to engage it by using the side lever. If you don’t engage it, the stove runs like any other non-catalytic stove on the market. You only engage the combustor if YOU want to. Thirdly, the AshFord 30 like I have is surrounded in cast iron. So it holds heat the same as any other cast iron stove as well. Finally, I can say that I’ve used too many stoves to even recall over the years. And I’ve burnt wood my entire life. This blaze king is the most comfortable and efficient stove I’ve ever held fire in. It’s fits our lifestyle completely. And, never having to get up nighttime keeps everyone happy.

[@joseelamarre7069]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoorsthanks for your reply! The dealer told us it could get dangerous for a fire in the cheminy if the catalytic is not engaged. Did you experience something like this?

[@iwanttocookthat3059]

We will definitely be getting the same blaze king for our cabin in PEI I appreciate the review!! Thanks Chuck keep up the great work !! We love ya !!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks for your kind words my friend! We attended the Cavendish Music beach festival this summer and truly had the trio of a lifetime. We’ve been to PEI so many times, and every time LOVE our time there. ❤️

[@sallyfrenette9643]

Thanks for posting this. We are still working on our off grid home for full time living. Tony has been living here due to work and I'm still getting the house ready for sale. I will be here by the end of October and we are still looking for a better woodstove. We also get the relentless northern winter winds. Thank you for these videos as they are very helpful.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Wonderful Sally. I’m sure glad you guys are fulfilling your dreams as I am. It really is the best life ever. I love every day, even the challenging ones!

[@31128]

I enjoyed this video. I'm not convinced you're not Bruce Willis' brother though. Getting the Ashford 30 soon for our new place. This guide helped a lot. Thanks!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. I wonder could I possibly achieve some of Bruce’s wealth? 😂😂. Glad you are getting the AshFord 30. I certainly enjoy mine

[@31128]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors You have at least half his wealth with that view from your cabin, and that stove. Cheers

[@jeffreythomas2787]

I didn't know wood burners had such big ash holes 😁😁😁 Been low for a video like this

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. Some bigger than others 😂

[@paulmoody4224]

Wicked stove for sure !! Chuck

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Paul buddy

[@jim9337]

I have a Blaze King Princes, burned it now for about 10 + years, never had a glitch. I heat about 900sq/ft. It's my sole heating source. Even if I had to buy another stove, it would be a Blaze King.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Great to hear. Tks 👍

[@darrendavidsonoutdoors]

That's awesome! I think if I ever get a cabin one day, I'll definitely look into that stove. I love not having to get up in the night to reload the stove. All the hunt camps I've been in, that was the rule. If you got up to go pee in the night, toss more wood in the stove to keep it going. Love that feature.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. Yes that’s right. And then in the mornings when it quite chilly, one would hang on just to see if someone else had to pee worse than them so they’d get up and light the fire first 😂

[@anthonydipietro1]

Hi Chuck, I noticed at the beginning of the video you were cleaning the glass on the door. What were you using? It looked like a paste with windex or something. Thanks. I bought a Blaze King. King 40. Love it. Best stove ever made .

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Anthony buddy. Here is the product I was using: www.amazon.ca/dp/B002GK2CFI/?tag=chuckporterev-20

[@anthonydipietro1]

Thanks, have a great holiday.

[@chuckbell8042]

Thanks for the video...I'm in the midst of trying to pic a new stove to replace my old lakewood and found that review exactly the info I wanted...only question is how is the creosote deposition from it?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I have been burning my for a year now (with the exception of our short summer). Although I have inspected my chimney several times, there literally hasn’t even been enough to clean with the brush. I don’t burn anything other than clean, dry wood though, so that undoubtedly makes a huge difference.

[@shanepaul1585]

Nice stove chuck. Great review.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Shane

[@ktee_uk]

Thank you that was really informative. Agree with you on all points about the benefits of burning wood efficiently……. It takes a bit of practice and self discipline.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It does for sure. Once I got it tuned in and figured out, it was a our pleasure to use

[@anthonyklatt9483]

That fan kit looks awesome!! Where could I find something like that? Cheers

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Part# Z2814 (fan kit) Best way is to find a dealer using this link and order straight from them: www.blazeking.com/dealer-search/

[@jjjvclub]

beautiful Stove!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@heartdoctor3092]

Hello there just watched your blaze king video We are getting our first one in a few weeks so your info was very helpful Wondering if you could share what products you used to clean the glass .. looks great Thanks, Cathy

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Here is the product link. You can get it in most hardware stores in Canada canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/imperial-gas-firplace-glass-cleaner-236-ml-0642715p.html

[@bcnewfie494]

nice stove, it will serve you well

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I love the stove from a-z. Suits our cabin and climate perfectly

[@mumpygumboo8554]

Thanks for the great video, Chuck! I just had a Blaze King Sirroco 20.2 installed the other day in my 900 sq/ft small home, in Nelson, BC, Canada. I can't wait to fire it up soon! Still have a tail end of summer here, so no need quite yet. From all reviews of the Blaze King stoves, I hear nothing but good things. They are real quality and they work excellent.

[@mumpygumboo8554]

I also love your wood rack to the right of your stove.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I've not seen the Sirrico first hand....I assume it's a smaller version of the one I have. I'm sure it will burn just as efficient though. Good luck with it my friend!

[@mumpygumboo8554]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Thanks. I'm sure it''ll work great. It is very similar to your model, and I understand that Blaze Kings are all the same basic fire box with different outside designs. From what I've heard, all of their stoves are an excellent choice.

[@staceytorikka]

@mumpygumboo8554 how has the Sirocco 2.0 been? I’ve been interested in the same one for our 832 SF cabin in Grand Forks

[@staceytorikka]

How is your Sirroco 2.0? I want for our 832 SF Cabin in Grand Forks. Do you wish you sized up?

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

Great review off the stove there Chuck. just wondering what is the glass cleaner you are using . take care and enjoy your weekend coming up.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It’s a standard fireplace/wood stove glass cleaner. Can tire should have it out your way I’m sure : canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/imperial-gas-firplace-glass-cleaner-236-ml-0642715p.html

[@DEVILFISH1122]

Love my blaze king I’ve got the exact same model and it will burn a long time easily overnight, I do have a few issues first is the catalytic filter my stove would start smoking because the filter was getting dirty , it would maybe last a month and you would have to cool it down to pull it out and clean, a problem on long cold winters, eventually I just removed it altogether and it didn’t effect the way it worked at all ,so it’s been out for 3 winters no problem then there’s the placement of the air controller, it’s placed on the back top corner so to adjust it you have to reach around a hot stove cause mine is in a corner and lastly you have to buy an adapter to get outside air into the stove otherwise your using inside air and this basically can cause a Radon problem if you have a dirt crawl space and the stove is sucking room air from any crack for the stove air but it’s still the most efficient wood stove I’ve owned

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I’m glad to hear it the most efficient stove. I’ve never owned one as efficient either. Lasts such a long time with no overruns or overheating. My catalytic combustor doesn’t dust up the same so I’m wondering if it’s the different wood we are burning, or maybe I burn a hotter fire most time where I live in such a cold climate. Either way I love the option that I can just bypass the combustor altogether and just use my stove that way if I chose. Thanks for tuning in and leaving a comment.

[@DEVILFISH1122]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors I live in BC in the Gulf Islands and only burn seasoned wood , fur and cedar, I suspect the problem is the Blaze King is just to good and it throws a lot of heat and off the pacific coast it doesn’t get that cold so the stove is turned down a fair bit of the time leading to incomplete combustion and creosote buildup and plugging of the filter on a regular basis and on mine when this filter gets restricted it leads to smoke escaping into the room when door opened even though the handle is open also this filter does one more thing the inside door hinge slides up and down on a grove of 2 posts and at the top of its travel the hinge of the door is only about 1/4 inch from the top of this groove and is open at the top and apparently with out the filter in, it can result in this door coming off track on one side resulting in it not covering the hole to the pipe, the solution is to be careful closing the handle according to blaze king, all in all its the most efficient stove I’ve owned

[@marcelcharrois9869]

Great video. I have a Blaze King in my home in Creston BC. Such a great stove. My only wish is to have hardwood. The best we have here is larch. I’ll use larch logs for my overnight burn. I’m curious as to how much ash you let accumulate in your stove. I’ve seen another video where they keep up to 2 inches of ash on the bottom. I’ve been cleaning mine out when I’ve got 1 inch and I always take it all out. Seen some suggestion that leaving ash in protects the fire brick. Curious as to your opinion.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I’ve had 3-4 inches of ash and it still runs perfectly. Actually you need a layer to keep in coals and ash for when you refuel. I wouldn’t clean it out as much as you are actually. No harm, but not entirely necessary.

[@mrdean7206]

When you shut the stove down for a long burn at night do you keep the catalyst working. Thanks great video. I just had a blaze installed today.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes I keep it working as long as it’s above the indicator on the thermostat. After a while, you get good at predicting what will happen that way, for example, overnight, and I base things on my best guess. You’ll be surprised that you’ll most be right

[@AlpineWarren]

Great presentation my friend - How often do you have to clean the catalytic thingy?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I cleaned it twice last winter. Depends on the wood you burn of course. And it takes literally 2-3 mins to clean.

[@bobpetrovski8677]

Hey Chuck. Hoping that this finds you and yours well. Great review. Thanks for sharing. We also heat with wood so any efficiency we can get, including less wood consumption, and you’ve got my attention. We have a Blaze King dealership across the River. I’ll have to check them out next time I journey off the Peninsula. Be well. Good journeys. Happy trails!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Bob. I’m really really pleased with it 👍

[@rogervaillant6044]

Excellent review Chuck!!! After you bought your Blaze King, I started researching seriously on all high end wood stove and I have no doubt in my mind Blaze King is the best option.. the Ashford 30 is my choice

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It’s a wonderful stove for sure Roger. I couldn’t possibly be happier with mine and absolutely enjoy using it 👍

[@tomgrantham9992]

Very interesting. Enjoy the Flats bye 😊

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Tom. 👍

[@trcass1]

Great review Sir. I've looked at Blaze King for years, they're a great stove company. i was looking at the King or Princess but they are a little big for my upstairs installation. I currently have a Jotul F3CB stove i heat my 1200 sq ft upstairs with. I have to feed it quite a bit but it works for me, I'm retired. I have a Pacific Energy Summit downstairs in the basement that i fire up when it gets below 25, here in southern Maryland which isn't often. I've never had good luck with catalytic stoves. I've had a couple and got rid of them as the combustors would clog and not seem to work too well maybe it was because it was a mid range stove or, the technology 15 years ago wasn't where it is today. I agree with you totally, spend the few extra dollars, get a good quality stove, and it will last you for years. so, how many cord do you burn now that you have this stove, as compared to previous years and previous stoves. i go through about 3 from the beginning of December to April or so. thanks again for the review. always good to see your segments.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I cut about 4 cords or so last winter but I always cut extra for my second cabin and my campfire pit etc. I’m really extremely pleased with my stove’s performance and looking forward to watching its longevity

[@trcass1]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors i too try to have more than i need in the shed. i try and keep around 7 cord in the shed and i rotate each season. i use one half of the shed per season and use the other the next and fill the used portion. last year was so warm, i probably only used 1.5 cord. absolutely love your cabin site.

[@atskooc]

I’m northeast Kansas, I’m itching to get my wood stove lit. Too bad it’s over 90 today.

[@MattAnderson311]

Your setup looks great. One question, how high is the bottom of the mantle from the top of the stove? I’m trying to install a mantle and I’m about 28 inches over the top of the stove. I’m worried about the bottom side of the mantle getting too hot. I’m running the Sirocco 30 so the same BTUs as your Ashford.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

My mantle runs right to the floor.

[@claytonhopkins7192]

My wife and I are getting ready for our first winter with our blaze king princess 32. If it's half as good as yours, we'll be very happy. We have learned what it's like to do the middle of the night reload in our old stove. Looking for to not having to do that!!😂

[@kevinvardy5039]

I’ve had my princess 32 for 3 years now. Your going to love it

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Great to hear Kevin. Thanks for providing your comment

[@outpostcamp]

Hey Chuck, just wanted to follow up on my interest in using a screen on the Blaze King Ashford 30. I spoke to a local dealer and she said that you cannot operate the Blaze King with the door open. Because of their design (extremely efficient) , the stove can’t draw properly so you get smoke in the room. It just doesn’t work. I was told this by the head office also a year ago. 😊😊Let us know if if you find out the same. I’m hoping I got bum information. Big fan! Thanks - from Hells Canyon, Frank. 😅

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Ok. Nice to know for sure. I know under the right conditions outside along with the right type of wood it would burn well. I’m thinking a smaller amount of dry wood would be fine. Of course it would produce more heat but it’s not something you’d leave going like it for hours anyhow. Good to hear from you!

[@truenorthliving9557]

Great review buddy.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks brother

[@Summitoutdoorproductions]

Nice stove. Great video. I wish I could send you a cord of seasoned red oak and see what ya think of you’re stove then. You burn soft wood correct? I bet with oak it would be an incredibly longer burn time!! Dave

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes that would be awesome!!!! I’ve never burnt oak or maple, but have seen my cousin burn it in NS. I burn spruce and tamarack. Some birch occasionally.

[@petervandrunen7500]

Great video, very informative. I have 2 neighbours who have older Blaze King wood stoves. Both use them to heat there homes and love them. We have a J.A.Roby that looks like an old wood cook stove. Which we use to heat our home. We usually burn about 3 to 4 cords of birch or ash sometimes a little poplar per season . All 3 are considered hardwoods. The days are getting shorter and the evening cooler but it will be a few weeks before we need to light a fire. Busy harvesting the garden and looking forward to Canada goose season opener on the 1st of September. A busy time of year.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I have a few friends with the Blaze King stoves and relied heavily on their opinions and experience. I also have two friends with the JA Roby. One is happy while the other one not so much. I looked at those really hard as well but am over the moon with happiness over my blaze king

[@victorfortin542]

Great review on your stove Chuck, it looks great and I am sure cosy as heck when it’s-30 C or colder outside. So…… we’re you able to grow anything in the new garden plot this year??

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

No sir. Sadly, only a few potatoes grew but not a single small vegetable!! Fairly surprised but will work on the challenge for next year 👍

[@northjerseykevin3915]

You have sold. Great video

[@keithcotnoir6331]

I agree with you 100%, its a fantastic wood stove. I'm actually going to buy one for my cottage. BUT I have the proper wood to burn, if not , well its anybody's guess how long you have to go before reloading the stove, also, weather, how insulated your cabin etc. makes a big difference as well

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Absolutely Keith. That’s at least half of the equation right there. Proper wood management is everything

[@philipcooper8297]

You can use the ashes to clean the stove window.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes I’ve tried that and it seems to work, particularly with newer stained glass

[@JasonBurns-e4g]

it looks like these stoves can be placed a lot closer to the house structure whereas stoves like Vermont castings need to be placed at least 2 feet from any structure...

[@fathersonoutdoors7487]

Great video buddy

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Andrew buddy

[@hapaboy0808]

Beautiful stove. I'm currently shopping around. Someone had mentioned that this stove is unique in that it has a welded steel firebox with a cast iron jacket around it, so the heat is not as intense and overbearing as a regular cast-iron stove. Do you find this to be true? If this is true then I will seriously consider this model. My other option is a soap stone stove. Thanks!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

100% accurate. I've been in a home and cabin(s) and burnt wood my whole life. I've never had a stove with as much control as this one. Convenient, efficient, and practical. Pricey but definitely worth the cost in the long run

[@hapaboy0808]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Thank you!

[@mattdierks3841]

Chuck, I have the Blaze King KE40 stove. Been heating with it for almost 9 years. My only gripe is wanting to run the blower and it cools the stove out of catalytic zone. Can't hardly run the blower at all even when well into the active zone without it cooling too far. Would it be better to plug my blower into a thermostat that would turn the blower on at a certain heat setting and then shuts off when cooled to a certain point that does not affect the catalytic process?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Seems like a great idea to me. Really neat actually. Having said that I’m not getting the cooling off like you mentioned. But I like the cutting in and out idea

[@mattdierks3841]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors ❤

[@charlesjensen8908]

Thank you for sharing. What/how are you cleaning the glass?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It’s a standard fireplace/wood stove glass cleaner available in most hardware stores. Here is the link: canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/imperial-gas-firplace-glass-cleaner-236-ml-0642715p.html

[@GNPBES]

Now on that stove, the electric part is only the fan? And the stove works otherwise unaffected if you dont have the power hooked up to it? I'm wondering if mainly the performance if it doesn't require that you have the fan running. Your cabin and stove go together perfectly! Peace.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

You don’t need the fan at all. I used it for a full winter/spring without one and it worked perfectly. The only purpose of the fan is to distribute the heat a little faster by disturbing the air flow And only the blower fan requires electricity