Burn times

[nmaho]

I am burning pine right now as this is the best seasoned wood I have right now 15 months, I am getting 1 1/2 hours before wood is all coals and another hour before I reload . I know pine burns fast but am I doing ok on burn times. I usually don't reload til,ir gun reads 300. Maybe I can wait longer but I don't want to create any build up in pipe.

 

[Swedishchef]

How much pine are you putting in? Stuffing it tight or putting 4-5 pieces? What are the sizes of the pieces?

Andrew

 

[nmaho]

Usually 4 good size splits on top of coals.

 

[tigeroak]

That don't sound right to me. I burnt some last year and I got 3-4 hour with 3-4 splits about 4x4x16. That is in my U.S. Stove.

 

[newburner]

I get 1.5 hours on a load of pine but I have a small fire box.

 

[Swedishchef]

Try turning your air down a bit more.

 

[firefighterjake]

I get longer burns with pine ... 3-4 hours. Size of the wood, size of the firebox, how full you load the stove and how soon you turn down the air will affect burn times though.