E-W vs. N-S vs. Hybrid Loading

[velvetfoot]

Just ruminating on how to load the Hampton HI300 insert. This morning I put two splits n-s and then one and some lighter stuff e-w. What's nice is the fire starter can go in the tunnel easily. Then again, when I first got the stove, during some cold days I stuffed it somewhat n-s and it started just fine. I think there might be more dirty glass with the n-s method though. I think more wood can be stuffed in there safely n-s.

I recall this topic being discussed before, but with all the first fires starting up, I figure, 'tis the season.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Velvet, a lot of folks will load both directions when starting a cold stove. It has worked for many, many moons and will continue to work.

 

[Pallet Pete]

I agree with Dennis we almost always load both ways when loading a cold stove. My reason is simple it tends to light much quicker and burn down more even on startup.

Pete

 

[velvetfoot]

Thanks guys. I'll still probably experiment over the course of the winter. Warmed up today, so no fire projected for tomorrow.