Clincker said:2008 Model Englander with the holes below the burn pot. Stuffed the bottom and did not seem to make a big difference. Stuffed the 1/2 round holes at back of burn pot and it seemed to force more air under burn pot temporarily - until steel wool burnt up. No lasting changes though.
I have only had to re pack the steel wool once since I started this, and yes, all it does is force alot more air thru the burn plate which results in a BETTER burn.