Review: Amaizablaze Cheyenne Model 7100
Reviewed December 11, 2009 by
DOhms
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Amaizablaze Cheyenne Model 7100
I have been burning corn the Cheyenne 7100 model for 3 years. It is definitely a learning process, but overall I am happy with the stove. Here are some tips
1) 75% of problems with with the fire going out or clogging up are caused by the diverter pin not being centered. If this is centered, the stove will burn great. (It will need to be adjusted periodically)
2) The corn has to be good quality and dry. If the corn has large chunks of cobs or stalks, the auger is going to clog and quit feeding. If the corn is wet, it will burn real slow and you will not be able to feed enough corn to heat efficiently.
3) I have a 2000 sq ft home and live in Ohio. Most of the winter, I can keep the house at 72°F+. When the outside temps drop below 25°F, it does not heat as well, but will still keep the house at around 68°F. At this point I usually switch to propane (just my personal preference).
I usually heat the house all winter on 120 bushels of corn and 1- 500 gallon tank of propane. about a total cost of $1200 per year
The biggest key is good upkeep or maintenance
- clean the burn pot every 3 days
-empty clinkers twice a day
-clean out the exchangers once per week
Its still not as much work as a wood stove