I just wanted to verify what I've learned and practicing is correct. Other new people might like to see all the basics put together,
This one I'm still unclear on. I have a friend who doesn't believe me about the magnet thermos.
On single wall pipe, the outside temp gets doubled for inside flue gas temps, I.E. 300 magnet= 600 actual inside temp
Closing down the primary air in stages and allowing the fire to get well established works better for most users
Try multiple loading combination's to see what works for you e/w vs n/s or both
No smoke after fire is established means burning clean
get used to higher stove top temps than you might originally thought 550-650, This one was hard to do but now I'm comfortable when the stove hits 650f not that often for me. I cruise around 550-600f
Routine chimney inspections
Dry wood 20%mc or less
multiple small splits = hot and fast fire
a few larger splits = longer and a bit cooler?
Yes you can burn pine after good seasoning (burns very hot and fast be careful)
unsplit rounds seem to be the fav for overnight burning
oak needs 2 years to season properly. I know there are variables here just an average from what I've read.
ash seasons fast and burns well
I know there's more but the first 5 I found the most useful.
Thanks Hearth.com for making another safe and happy wood burner who now uses less wood and has more heat.
Happy Holidays everyone
This one I'm still unclear on. I have a friend who doesn't believe me about the magnet thermos.
On single wall pipe, the outside temp gets doubled for inside flue gas temps, I.E. 300 magnet= 600 actual inside temp
Closing down the primary air in stages and allowing the fire to get well established works better for most users
Try multiple loading combination's to see what works for you e/w vs n/s or both
No smoke after fire is established means burning clean
get used to higher stove top temps than you might originally thought 550-650, This one was hard to do but now I'm comfortable when the stove hits 650f not that often for me. I cruise around 550-600f
Routine chimney inspections
Dry wood 20%mc or less
multiple small splits = hot and fast fire
a few larger splits = longer and a bit cooler?
Yes you can burn pine after good seasoning (burns very hot and fast be careful)
unsplit rounds seem to be the fav for overnight burning
oak needs 2 years to season properly. I know there are variables here just an average from what I've read.
ash seasons fast and burns well
I know there's more but the first 5 I found the most useful.
Thanks Hearth.com for making another safe and happy wood burner who now uses less wood and has more heat.
Happy Holidays everyone
