Open Hearth: Should I spread embers out or keep bunched?

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Valalvax

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Feb 15, 2016
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Georgia
I have an open hearth fireplace, yea yea I know they're not as efficient, most likely a net negative...

When my fire is dying down should I spread the embers out to expose as much air as possible to ember heat, or should I keep them bunched up so they feed off of each other, stay warmer, and stay warm longer?
 
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