2nd Burn in Englander 30-NCH & Much Better

[ajhenglander]

Not sure what I did different today, same wood, same operator, same inside, and outside conditions. Yesterday the issue was every time I closed the wood stove door the fire would smother out. Today within 25 minutes I was able to close the wood stove door completely and continue to burn. The stove temps were better tonight (~450) and had what I consider a smooth burn and was actually able to adjust the air inlet in the unit. I guess I just have to keep playing with it to learn it. Best thing was the gas furnace has not kicked on in the last 6 hours Thanks for all of your input.

 

[crazy_dan]

hang in there you will get the hang of it. Don't forget there is about a 1 year or more learning curve

 

[SlyFerret]

That happens to me sometimes. Usually it happens when I get in a a hurry.

I've found that even tiny differences in how I stack the wood inside the stove can make a difference in how quickly things can take off.

Also, make sure that nobody is running the clothes dryer or bathroom fan when you're trying to get the stove going.

-SF

 

[bluefrier]

Not sure what I did different today, same wood, same operator, same inside, and outside conditions. Yesterday the issue was every time I closed the wood stove door the fire would smother out. Today within 25 minutes I was able to close the wood stove door completely and continue to burn. The stove temps were better tonight (~450) and had what I consider a smooth burn and was actually able to adjust the air inlet in the unit. I guess I just have to keep playing with it to learn it. Best thing was the gas furnace has not kicked on in the last 6 hours Thanks for all of your input.

Could have been some moisture in the new firebricks! Good to know it's coming together though.