Hi guys. This is my first post. Have been reading on here for a few days and got some really good info. My fiance & I just bought a house that has a Fisher Papa Bear stove. It was just tossed in. Not done really right at all, but operational. I don't believe anything is dangerous, just not much care or quality put into the installation. I will get some pics up as soon as I can. 1st I need a camera. I haven't operated a wood burning stove in about 15 years, but am only 33 years old. My memory has not deteriorated that much I hope. I cannot for the life of me, get this monster of a stove to leave me any meaningful coals to work with in the morning.
I've tried leaving the door open & damping down till a bit of smoke comes out the front; then backing off a bit, shutting the door with the 2 vents wide open.
I've tried getting it rip roaring with the door closed, vents wide open, listening to the fire as I slowly close the damper (knob on the pipe coming out the stove, not up to date with lingo, damper/flue?) till I hear the fire calm down a bit.
That last effort was the closest I've gotten. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advanced guys. This is a very informative site and look forward to hearing from you.
DG
I've tried leaving the door open & damping down till a bit of smoke comes out the front; then backing off a bit, shutting the door with the 2 vents wide open.
I've tried getting it rip roaring with the door closed, vents wide open, listening to the fire as I slowly close the damper (knob on the pipe coming out the stove, not up to date with lingo, damper/flue?) till I hear the fire calm down a bit.
That last effort was the closest I've gotten. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advanced guys. This is a very informative site and look forward to hearing from you.
DG