In my first year with of wooding and have a HS Homestead. I've been experimenting but would like to narrow that curve, so here's my question:
What is the quickest was to get to/past 400 degrees (measured on top of stove) so the stove can put out that great heat? The wood I have is a mixture of ash, fir and some really dry oak. I have kindling, small splits etc, but find that it usually takes me a long time to go from say 175-400 degrees. I wonder if I'm not using the air intake lever correctly - or perhaps optimally? I know there are many variables but hope to get some ideas on how to limit them.
What is the quickest was to get to/past 400 degrees (measured on top of stove) so the stove can put out that great heat? The wood I have is a mixture of ash, fir and some really dry oak. I have kindling, small splits etc, but find that it usually takes me a long time to go from say 175-400 degrees. I wonder if I'm not using the air intake lever correctly - or perhaps optimally? I know there are many variables but hope to get some ideas on how to limit them.