OK..SOOOOO..always thought hardwood was better than softwood from a firewood perspective..after reading stuff about pellets here it seems softwood burns hotter?? Have been using Vermont pellets and they seemed to generate good heat but burned dirty.
Flame really does not look bad (M55 Insert). Adjusted the damper with magahelic guage but still would get black soot on window. Got better after I adjust damper but still some black soot. Started Using Greene Team hardwood yesterday and now a lot less window clouding and a lot less soot. Always looking for input..not really a question in all of this just rambling. I guess I am looking for the fact or opinions on softwood verses hardwood and does softwood normally burn dirtier than hardwood by nature??n Keep in mind that I am aware that the M55 in general does not have the greatest air wash system and that has been discussed here. Just curious about the hardwood softwood comparisons. Thanks for any input.
Flame really does not look bad (M55 Insert). Adjusted the damper with magahelic guage but still would get black soot on window. Got better after I adjust damper but still some black soot. Started Using Greene Team hardwood yesterday and now a lot less window clouding and a lot less soot. Always looking for input..not really a question in all of this just rambling. I guess I am looking for the fact or opinions on softwood verses hardwood and does softwood normally burn dirtier than hardwood by nature??n Keep in mind that I am aware that the M55 in general does not have the greatest air wash system and that has been discussed here. Just curious about the hardwood softwood comparisons. Thanks for any input.