Don't Kiln Dried Wood
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Well it should be fine since the EPA stoves are tested with 20% wood and that's whats recommended.
That's interesting under 20 is usually good.
kiln dried stuff at big boxes is more to kill any insects for transport than to actually dry the wood. Also wood is going to reabsorb moisture to humidity of its surroundings. If this stuff was left on a pallet out in the uncovered garden center with rain/snow etc it is going to absorb a lot more moisture than wood that has been top covered for drying.
If you're having trouble burning 19% MC, maybe post some more details about your stove and setup to see if the folks here can't help more because that sounds like good wood to me.
kiln dried stuff at big boxes is more to kill any insects for transport than to actually dry the wood. Also wood is going to reabsorb moisture to humidity of its surroundings. If this stuff was left on a pallet out in the uncovered garden center with rain/snow etc it is going to absorb a lot more moisture than wood that has been top covered for drying.
If you're having trouble burning 19% MC, maybe post some more details about your stove and setup to see if the folks here can't help more because that sounds like good wood to me.
No it was in side at the time I got it.
Will let see how the 3' of chimney dose first. but if you like here is the post on the stove and set up.
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/back-puffing.117696/
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