Okay, I'm sure most think I'm crazy to believe that I should or could get 8+ hours from the 70's model 118. BUT...I'm pretty close now and I figured some knowledge from you all would push me over the edge and I could be all the better fire tender.
So, now I'm running the stove around 450-600f. When I begin to go to bed I'm putting two larger splits in and a few small rounds along with a small squares to burn off quickly. I load it up and the small squares take off immediately and if the box is still in the 5-600f I shut the door and cut the air way down. I give it 10-15 minutes and check the stove to see where I'm hovering and what my flue temp is too (gives me a really good indication of whether I'm burning too fast or not). After 6-7 hours in bed, I come down to a stove that is around 120f. I open the door and everything looks dark except in the back of the stove where I see a little glow. When I rake everything forward I find that there is usually a very small piece of wood that after having turned up the coals lights instantly. I'm able to put a few small squares on the fire and some medium splits and everything takes off without a hitch.
Is this considered an overnight burn? I 'want' my stove to remain hotter than that over the period and hold to about 300f; am I out of my mind? If by some chance I'm not, can anyone tell me how to handle this with the Jotul 118? :D
So, now I'm running the stove around 450-600f. When I begin to go to bed I'm putting two larger splits in and a few small rounds along with a small squares to burn off quickly. I load it up and the small squares take off immediately and if the box is still in the 5-600f I shut the door and cut the air way down. I give it 10-15 minutes and check the stove to see where I'm hovering and what my flue temp is too (gives me a really good indication of whether I'm burning too fast or not). After 6-7 hours in bed, I come down to a stove that is around 120f. I open the door and everything looks dark except in the back of the stove where I see a little glow. When I rake everything forward I find that there is usually a very small piece of wood that after having turned up the coals lights instantly. I'm able to put a few small squares on the fire and some medium splits and everything takes off without a hitch.
Is this considered an overnight burn? I 'want' my stove to remain hotter than that over the period and hold to about 300f; am I out of my mind? If by some chance I'm not, can anyone tell me how to handle this with the Jotul 118? :D
