The Witch's Demise: Unraveling the Secrets of Her Final Moments

The witch is dead. These words may evoke imagery of a dark and mysterious figure, draped in a black cloak, brewing potions and casting spells. Throughout history, witches have been portrayed as malevolent and powerful beings, capable of bringing harm and chaos. But what does it mean when we say "the witch is dead"? In popular culture, the death of a witch is often seen as a triumph of good over evil. It represents the end of a dark era and the restoration of peace and harmony. But beyond the realm of fiction, the idea of a witch dying can have different connotations.

But beyond the realm of fiction, the idea of a witch dying can have different connotations. Witchcraft, or the practice of magic, has been a part of human history for centuries. In some cultures, witches were seen as healers and wise women, possessing deep knowledge of herbal remedies and spiritual wisdom.

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Matt KH

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I purchased a new stove this year. I have a 2200 square-foot house it won't heat my house above 65. It's a US 2000 stove model it should be heating 2000 square feet. We are burning seasoned oak maple and Elm. It's in a finished basement with an open stairwell beside it. It was suggested to get a magic heat reclaimer. I'm torn about the heat reclaimer should I get one or replace the stove? If new stove do you have any recommendations? I live in Minnesota.

jatoxico

Minister of Fire

Hey Matt welcome aboard. Magic heat reclaimers have a bad rep around here since they remove heat from your stack that is needed to keep exhaust going up and out w/o causing creosote to deposit.

Is the basement getting warm and you can't get the heat where you want or no heat at all. No heat can be the fact that basements can suck heat endlessly but can also be due to lousy wood.

Basic first question; How long has your wood (what kind) been cut split and stacked (CSS)?

Matt KH

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Some of the wood is a year some of it is only 10 months all split and stack nicely. My basement can get up to 69 and the upstairs would be at 65. I didn't know if it's because I got the stove from tractor supply and it says it can heat 2000 square-foot so I thought it be fine for the size of my house.

fossil

Accidental Moderator

Magic Heat is junk you don't want.

Wood stoves are space heaters. Getting any of the heat upstairs from a basement is tough.

An uninsulated basement will suck up more heat than your stove can put out.

Your wood is certainly not optimal.

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jatoxico

Minister of Fire

Some of the wood is a year some of it is only 10 months all split and stack nicely. My basement can get up to 69 and the upstairs would be at 65. I didn't know if it's because I got the stove from tractor supply and it says it can heat 2000 square-foot so I thought it be fine for the size of my house.

So does the wood sizzle from the ends on startup and reload?

begreen

Mooderator

I purchased a new stove this year. I have a 2200 square-foot house it won't heat my house above 65. It's a US 2000 stove model it should be heating 2000 square feet. We are burning seasoned oak maple and Elm. It's in a finished basement with an open stairwell beside it. It was suggested to get a magic heat reclaimer. I'm torn about the heat reclaimer should I get one or replace the stove? If new stove do you have any recommendations? I live in Minnesota.

Matt, welcome. The Magic Heat is not a solution for a modern stove. If your US 2000 is not heating the house well there could be several explanations. It could be the house is poorly insulated and leaky, it could be the stove is too small, it could be that the stove location is poor, or it could be that the wood is not dry. Modern stoves want fully seasoned wood.

I suspect you are dealing with two situations. One is the basement. The stove is an area heater. Heating remotely from a basement is hard. A lot of the heat is lost right through the basement walls and heat is often only able to migrate upstairs via a narrow stairwell. The other issue is the wood. Oak takes at least a couple years to season. At one year it is still damp which cools the fire.

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branchburner

Minister of Fire

My basement can get up to 69 and the upstairs would be at 65. I didn't know if it's because I got the stove from tractor supply and it says it can heat 2000 square-foot so I thought it be fine for the size of my house.

That stove is a not-too-big 1.9 cu ft, which CAN heat 2000 sq ft, but maybe not in MN. that's why they say "up to" 2000 sq ft.

I'm not surprised that upstairs is only 65, for the reason a stove is a space heater, but am surprised the stove is only heating a finished basement to 69. So in addition to the wood not being optimal, it may be also that your flue setup in not optimal, either. Is it a six-inch pipe top to bottom, or a clay liner?

You are not getting the most out of that stove, even though you may indeed need a larger stove (or one upstairs) to get all the output you want. I would second the opinion that you may not be getting the secondary combustion that stove is designed to get, with two-year wood and an optimal flue setup.

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ddahlgren

Minister of Fire

I purchased a new stove this year. I have a 2200 square-foot house it won't heat my house above 65. It's a US 2000 stove model it should be heating 2000 square feet. We are burning seasoned oak maple and Elm. It's in a finished basement with an open stairwell beside it. It was suggested to get a magic heat reclaimer. I'm torn about the heat reclaimer should I get one or replace the stove? If new stove do you have any recommendations? I live in Minnesota.

The question I have is who finished the basement and how did they do it? My biggest question is how did they insulate it? I would peek behind electrical covers and see what it looks like. If it is 2X4s with R19 and no vapor barrier and no gap between the foundation and studs it is going to take a lot to heat it.

As a point of reference my carriage house / shop has a radiant floor heat.24 X 32 with 6 inches of concrete sitting on top of 6 mil poly and 3 1/2 inches of high density foam along with 800 ft of pex tubing rebar etc. When it was built the heat was not done until Dec. 1 and it took 24 hours with a 70k btu net boiler to get it to temperature and it never stopped or went off on high limit. So that is around 56000 lbs. of well insulated floor for the floor to be heated before the room gets heated.

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I purchased a new stove this year. I have a 2200 square-foot house it won't heat my house above 65. It's a US 2000 stove model it should be heating 2000 square feet. We are burning seasoned oak maple and Elm. It's in a finished basement with an open stairwell beside it. It was suggested to get a magic heat reclaimer. I'm torn about the heat reclaimer should I get one or replace the stove? If new stove do you have any recommendations? I live in Minnesota.

However, in other societies, the fear of witchcraft led to the persecution and execution of those accused of being witches. In these cases, the death of a witch may symbolize the end of persecution and the triumph of justice. As society has evolved, our perception of witches has also changed. In modern times, the image of witches has been redefined in popular culture, often portraying them as misunderstood and empowered individuals. Witches are now seen as symbols of female empowerment, freedom, and rebellion against oppressive societal norms. The concept of the witch dying can also be interpreted metaphorically. It could represent the death of superstition and ignorance, the end of fear and prejudice. It may signify the triumph of rational thinking and the rise of scientific knowledge. Ultimately, the meaning behind the statement "the witch is dead" is subjective and open to interpretation. It can represent different things to different people, depending on their beliefs, cultural background, and personal experiences. Whether seen as a symbol of good conquering evil, justice prevailing over persecution, or the death of outdated beliefs, the idea of the witch dying carries a powerful message of transformation and change..

Reviews for "The Witch's Legacy: Exploring the Impact of Her Death on the Community"

1. John Smith - 2/5

I was really disappointed with "The Witch is Dead". The storyline was all over the place and hard to follow. It felt like the director was trying to be artsy and mysterious, but it just came across as confusing. The acting was also subpar, with some of the actors delivering their lines in a stilted and unnatural manner. Overall, I found the film to be dull and unengaging.

2. Sarah Johnson - 3/5

While "The Witch is Dead" had an interesting premise, I felt that it fell short in execution. The pacing of the movie was extremely slow, and I found myself losing interest before the halfway mark. Additionally, the characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them on an emotional level. The film did have some visually stunning moments, but they were not enough to save it from feeling lackluster. Overall, I found "The Witch is Dead" to be a forgettable film that failed to live up to its potential.

3. Michael Thompson - 2/5

"The Witch is Dead" was a complete waste of time for me. The plot was thin and predictable, with no real surprises or twists. The dialogue was cliché and lacked depth, making it difficult to become invested in the characters. The film also suffered from poor pacing, dragging on in certain parts and rushing through others. I was left feeling unsatisfied and unimpressed by the end. I would not recommend "The Witch is Dead" to anyone looking for a thought-provoking or entertaining film.

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