A water tank is very handy. Some types are removable, if that is the case i recommend doing so. That will give you a chance to clean and inspect it for leaks. Having hot water to do dishes or even bathing back in the day was a great comfort. If it turns out the water tank is not removable then only add a small amount of water at a time to check for leaks. If the water tank is bad it is possible a sheet metal shop can make a new one.
I just got my Home Comfort cook stove (circa 1930's) today for Christmas! It needs a little work, but all in all it's in good shape. I am anxious to get her in the kitchen. Never thought about 3 elbow turns costing me use of my oven, THANKS for that tip! We have a little farm in NE Middle TN on the KY line.I come from a long line of WV hillbillies, which explains my strong desire to learn and keep lost skills & crafts of real living. Are you familiar with Home Comfort models? Thanx!
great video. I have the same stove. I started having problems with smoke coming out of the top so I cleaned it out and it's still smoking and that's not good in the middle of winter to have all the windows and doors open to clear the smoke out of the house. I have one elbow coming out the back and straight up from there. I have a metal pipe chimney and I think it needs to go up higher to make more draft. Have you had any problems with smoke?
@suprhandyman I will admit out of the 3 stoves i have the meal master smokes more than the others until the draft takes effect. It has to do with the outlet gate being horizontal where the others are more vertical. The vertical smoke gates seem to draw better when the fire is still in the green stage (more smoke than heat).
@suprhandyman On the rear of my mealmaster there is an 8 inch opening. I had a 8 to 6 inch reducer where the pipe connected to the stove. I changed it to 8 inch pipe and that helped. Also powder dry kindling to start your fire will help to reduce smoke. Hopefully this helps.
@TheLeslie244 Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it...It is our goal to teach self sustainable living to any and all who chose this life style. We do plan on posting a lot more as time allows.
@openfireforge it's nice to see others passing on the skills that seem to be often lost. I'm new to the wood cook stove (and EXCITED);-however, I've long since been growing & "puttin' up" my own veggies, processing my own meats, etc. I've noticed many folks these days are going back to the old ways and wanting to learn, so I started offering tips on what little I know. I also cook a lot with cast iron so going to check out your videos on that- sure I'll learn something. THANKS AGAIN. God Bless!
outstanding video, parts 1 and 2.. thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience
Eraser7622 2 weeks ago
A water tank is very handy. Some types are removable, if that is the case i recommend doing so. That will give you a chance to clean and inspect it for leaks. Having hot water to do dishes or even bathing back in the day was a great comfort. If it turns out the water tank is not removable then only add a small amount of water at a time to check for leaks. If the water tank is bad it is possible a sheet metal shop can make a new one.
openfireforge 2 months ago
Question: my Home Comfort has a place to keep water. Tips on use?
redeemedwench 2 months ago
I just got my Home Comfort cook stove (circa 1930's) today for Christmas! It needs a little work, but all in all it's in good shape. I am anxious to get her in the kitchen. Never thought about 3 elbow turns costing me use of my oven, THANKS for that tip! We have a little farm in NE Middle TN on the KY line.I come from a long line of WV hillbillies, which explains my strong desire to learn and keep lost skills & crafts of real living. Are you familiar with Home Comfort models? Thanx!
redeemedwench 2 months ago
great video. I have the same stove. I started having problems with smoke coming out of the top so I cleaned it out and it's still smoking and that's not good in the middle of winter to have all the windows and doors open to clear the smoke out of the house. I have one elbow coming out the back and straight up from there. I have a metal pipe chimney and I think it needs to go up higher to make more draft. Have you had any problems with smoke?
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@suprhandyman I will admit out of the 3 stoves i have the meal master smokes more than the others until the draft takes effect. It has to do with the outlet gate being horizontal where the others are more vertical. The vertical smoke gates seem to draw better when the fire is still in the green stage (more smoke than heat).
openfireforge 4 months ago
@suprhandyman On the rear of my mealmaster there is an 8 inch opening. I had a 8 to 6 inch reducer where the pipe connected to the stove. I changed it to 8 inch pipe and that helped. Also powder dry kindling to start your fire will help to reduce smoke. Hopefully this helps.
openfireforge 4 months ago
@openfireforge Thanks for your help. I'm going to switch to an 8 inch pipe an see if that helps. thanks again.
suprhandyman 4 months ago
Great video!! Keep them coming pleae!
TheLeslie244 7 months ago
@TheLeslie244 Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it...It is our goal to teach self sustainable living to any and all who chose this life style. We do plan on posting a lot more as time allows.
openfireforge 7 months ago
You're welcome. Our goal is to learn and pass it on. If you have questions post here and we will try to locate answers for you.
openfireforge 1 year ago
@openfireforge it's nice to see others passing on the skills that seem to be often lost. I'm new to the wood cook stove (and EXCITED);-however, I've long since been growing & "puttin' up" my own veggies, processing my own meats, etc. I've noticed many folks these days are going back to the old ways and wanting to learn, so I started offering tips on what little I know. I also cook a lot with cast iron so going to check out your videos on that- sure I'll learn something. THANKS AGAIN. God Bless!
redeemedwench 2 months ago
thanks you really helped me out
generatorjohn 1 year ago