That wood certainly does not look like it has been dried for 2 years (unless it was kiln-dried). Has it really been split two years ago and then stacked in a spot where it can get lots of sun and wind? Do you have a moisture meter to test the wood?
Can you make a picture of the fire at the same time you get those low temp readings?
Just in general: You will get more heat out of the wood and longer burn times with a new, EPA-approved stove. There are perfectly fine stoves out there for less than $1000.
Can you make a picture of the fire at the same time you get those low temp readings?
Just in general: You will get more heat out of the wood and longer burn times with a new, EPA-approved stove. There are perfectly fine stoves out there for less than $1000.