Wiseway Pellet Stove AKA Gravity Feed Pellet Stove

The Wiseway Pellet Stove is a remarkable pellet stove that requires NO ELECTRICITY!  Are you one of those people who wouldn’t purchase a pellet stove because they don’t work in a power failure? Wait no longer, The Gravity Feed stove has no moving parts and will continue to run as long as you maintain pellets in the hopper. The simplicity of the design is what really sets this apart from it competitors. At 58,000 btu’s on high this pellet stove will heat up to 1,800 to 2,000 sq. ft. Pair this stove with a ECOFAN and you will have an unbeatable combination to defeat the cold this winter.

The Wiseway Pellet stove is available locally in Eastern Connecticut at www.hottubfireplace.com

If you are not in Eastern CT please see the gravityfeedstoves.com website for your nearest dealer.

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Shop LOCAL

I have written about varied interests over the last 6 months. One interest that I haven’t touched on is the issue of Shopping Local. Shop LOCAL can mean a lot of things, from just shopping within a few miles of where you live to keep fuel costs down or the convenience of being just down the road from your house. To me as a small business owner it means patronizing local small businesses. I shop at small mom and pops as often as I can. In this day an age of Big Box retailers, you can’t possibly get the same level of customer service from the BB’s as you can from a small independent retailer. I am not suggesting that all your purchases have to be from a local independent shop, but at least give them a chance.

Rebuild our Local Economy

In my experience the idea of shopping at the Big Guys involves the time it takes to navigate the cavernous aisles and then get in and out of the giant parking lots.  Sure some of the prices are lower, the door stoppers and lost leaders, look around and the prices are not that much cheaper. The level of quality is usually not that good and the throwaway value is always present. Why purchase a product that will degrade and fall apart in a short amount of time when a quality product will give years of service.  If you do go to a small retailer and the owner or employee is not very friendly or appreciative of your business let others know, which always happens. If you are treated with respect and the service that you were given was good or even exceptional – give a shout out on Facebook,  Yelp, Google Places or Yahoo Local. Speak up and take the time to do a review. I see the negative reviews, seems people always find the time to write those, but when they get super treatment you don’t see those.

The 350 Project

When you do visit a smaller retailer, service business or trades person thank them for putting themselves out there and if you don’t see what you are looking for mention it to them, most of us would be more than happy to add that service or product if available.

Thank you to all my Customers – I truly appreciate you and your patronage. Over the years I built friendships with you and continue to add new friends on a daily basis. On this Memorial Day Weekend lets thank all the Service Men and Women who protect us now and those that have past.

We will never forget

Outdoor Cooking with Grills and Smokers

SearMagic Grates

I have been fortunate to retail Grills and Smokers for the last 3 years. This has given me the opportunity to cook on some of the best equipment that is not found at the Big Box retailers. I retail some of the best brands – Kamado JOE, Green Mountain Grills, MHP and Broil King. I have cooked Ribs, Chicken of all configurations, Boston Butts ( Pulled Pork ), Pie, Pizza, Burgers to die for, Steak and Prime Rib. I have to say for a Gas Grill you can’t beat the MHP ( Modern Home Products ).  Made in the USA, Lifetime Warranty and cooking on Searmagic cooking surface is unbelievable. The MHP’s have great accessories including rotisseries, Cooking Tools, Baskets and Infrared Burners.

Kamado Joe is a ceramic grill that is made from High Fire Heat-Resistant Ceramics. These grills use ONLY lump charcoal or real wood. The ceramic holds in all the heat and keeps food moist while cooking. I have had great results using this type of cooker. In fact some of the best tasting pork came from this grill. I used the Kamado Joe lump and added a chunk of apple wood. Extremely yummy! One of the most delicious meals I recently produced involved a men’s night. I cooked 2″ thick New York Strip steaks first on the Kamado Joe to sear at 600° then finished them on the Green Mountain Grill at 250° for about 15 minutes. The guys eating these were almost drooling. Grills and Smokers of this type are found at fine retailers and specialty shops. Big Boxes can’t compete with these type of retailers, we take pride in knowing and using everything we sell. I have vast knowledge of the performance of everything I sell and most retailers also. If you’re in Eastern Connecticut stop by Long Pond – Hot Tub | Fireplace | Fence in the Plainfield, CT village of Wauregan and see these great grills and smokers. Always cooking on Saturday’s around lunch time.

Spa Marvel – The All Natural Spa Treatment

Spa Marvel Hot Tub 100% organic and Non-Toxic Water Treatment

Spa Marvel is an amazing product to keep your Hot Tub water sparking clear. I began to use Spa Marvel 2 months ago, I am very impressed. I used to use a Bromine based chemical treatment that left my hot tub deteriorated from the harsh chemical reactions.  All of my exposed vinyl and plastic components became discolored and worn out looking.  Since switching to Spa Marvel my water is clear and odor free. I only have to add one tab of Chlorine or Bromine once a week to maintain proper sanitation. No other chemicals are needed for this hassle free method of treatment.  The manufacturer states the benefits as:

• No More Itching or Rashes
• No More Odor
• No More Scum Lines
• No More Chemical Hassles
• Gentle to skin, hair and bathing suits
• Balances pH & Alkalinity
• 100% organic and is non-toxic to all living creatures and the environment
• All natural seaweed enzymes

•  Water soft & clean not leaving you that feeling like you need to shower after using your  spa & hot tub
• Conditions water for sensitive skin
• Lasts for up to 3 months
• Only need to drain spa & hot tub water only once a year
• 100% Guaranteed!
• Alternative to adding harsh chemicals such chlorine and bromine

Spa Marvel is made from a unique formulation of natural seaweed enzymes, minerals and plant extracts and contains no chlorine, bromine or other harsh chemicals. Spa Marvel is made with seaweed, lanolin and other natural compounds as well as Vitamins C and D which contain skin conditioning properties. Frequent spa & hot tub use leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized.

Spa Marvel is sold at authorized dealers in the United States and Canada, including Long Pond – Hot Tub| Fireplace| Fence in Wauregan, Ct

Troubleshooting – www.spamarvel.com offers a troubleshooting section on-line, along with corporate support, for any instances that require special attention.

Grillin’ Time – Green Mountain Pellet Grill

The Green Mountain Grills are absolutely fabulous. I have been cooking on these grills going on 4 years this April. I have seen these units go from basic small pellet grills/smokers with only Smoke/Med/High settings to the new units that have digital controls from 150°f to 500°f. Standard now is a meat probe that reads on the control panel the internal meat temperature without having to open your grill lid. Some other great standard features are the textured paint finish, all urethane green wheels, casters, low pellet alarm and fan only setting to blow the pellets out of the burn pot when you have completed your cooking. The grills come in two sizes –

GMG Daniel Boone

The Daniel Boone with 27X16 (432 sq. in.) stainless steel grate, and 13.5” clearance inside weighing 152 pounds and the Jim Bowie with stainless steel grate measures 37.5” X 16” (600 sq. in.) and the inside clearance is 13.5”. It weighs 183 pounds.

GMG Jim Bowie

Both grills have optional Stainless Steel Lids and Remote Control available. The peaked lid is unique to GMG and allows the cooking of Beer Can Chickens and Turkeys without the birds touching the lid.

As for the cooking – what can I say YUMMMMM! I have cooked everything from your standard baby backs, brisket, burgers, steaks and even PIE. The choices are endless and each one comes out perfect. Just the right amount of smoke and the best smoke ring. The recipes on the GMG site by Mountain Man Steve are all designed to be cooked on the GMG. It is great when people love a product, photos of great looking food cooked on the GMG are posted on Facebook pages and pellet grilling forums across the USA. The ease of cooking really good smoked food on the GMG is surprising, until you’ve done it you just don’t know. I do tastings regularly and once you eat the food you are hooked.

Appetizers

The Best Pulled Pork

The grills have a burn pot like a pellet heating appliance, but unlike a pellet stove the burn pot has a flash shield over the pot and a drip tray below the cooking grates. This setup protects your food and you practically can’t burn your food. The fan puts just the right amount of smoke into the grill and with a convection principle your food gets cooked.

GMG Friends

Green Mountain Grills can be found at select retailers in the USA or at Long Pond – Hot Tub | Fireplace | Fence in Wauregan CT

Do YOU want more friends – Just Add Water

If you’re looking to have more fun and gain new friends – Just Add Water. That’s what happens when you purchase a new Hot Tub from Long Pond – Hot Tub | Fireplace | Fence in the beautiful Northeastern Connecticut town of Wauregan.  Long Pond only sells the finest Hot Tubs by Bullfrog Spas. Bullfrog Spas has been manufacturing Hot Tubs in  Salt Lake City, Utah for almost 15 years. Only Made in the USA is good enough for Long Pond and that is one of the major reasons we chose Bullfrog. This little girl jumped right in the tub when her father was doing a wet test. Notice she still has her dress on. She just couldn’t resist the lure of the Bullfrog Jetpaks.

Having Fun

Customer review

“Last Winter we purchased a stove from Steve and Long Pond and I admit I was somewhat skeptical about the look and performance of a pellet stove. I was very wrong! Steve was exceptionally knowledgeable about the various products and what our specific needs would be (even talking us down from a larger model which would have provided too much heat for our space). He provided exactly what we needed and installed it quickly (and according to code!). He educated us in the various grades of pellets and delivered pellets of exceptional quality (we did try the Home Depot version…which did not burn clean and left an awful mess to clean up). He has answered every question that we have had and has been honest and fair in every dealing.

In addition…we saved significant money this past (very cold winter) by using the pellet stove and enjoyed a beautiful and clean flame in our family room.

Maybe now I can convince my husband that next summer we need a hot tub!” September 28, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value

Christy
hired Steve as a Stove Sales/Service & Installation in 2010