PNWBurner said:Also consider your split size. Generally smaller splits have more surface area and will burn faster and hotter compared to larger splits.
So it might make sense to resplit some if you're more concerned with getting a lot of heat and aren't going for the longest possible burn.
Yes, smaller splits, and also, more space between the splits inside the firebox promotes faster burns without actually opening the air intake more. Drier wood burns a lot faster than wetter wood as well.