trettig said:
Did you fill the firebox? - Yes
What type of fire did you have? - Very large amount of flames
Was it roaring? Was it lazy? - Roaring
What were your air controls set at? - Full Open
How did you adjust your air controls? - I didn't (It only got up to 400 Degrees)
I know my wood is dry but not dry enough. Next week I will get get the meters (moisture and draft)
There is the problem... you are going by the look of the fire and the temp of the stove...
Try this...(with properly seasoned wood)
Light her up.. Get the wood good and charred.... Say 30 mins.
Close intake to 3/4 open....
10 minutes later go to 1/2 open
10 mins later go to 1/4 open...
5 mins later all the way (only on VERY cold days)
Watch stove top temp go up to near 500 and secondaries flame away.
This is with a 1/2 - 3/4 full stove....
If you really load it up with Oak and do this you will be near 600.
Times and mileage vary (you may need to go to 20-10-10 or 30-5-5 or whatever).... but with properly seasoned wood, this is the best way I have found to run my Mansfield (the Equinox little brother)
I actually do this process over about 30 mins total...