I do not have a grate or andirons in my insert. Thinking about adding one or the other for next season. No ash pan. Your thoughts?
Jerry_NJ said:Thanks. Yes, I know coal burns from the bottom, still grates are very "popular" in open fireplaces, never seen one without one.
Jerry_NJ said:Thanks. Yes, I know coal burns from the bottom, still grates are very "popular" in open fireplaces, never seen one without one.
I will follow your advice, wxman, as it is so stated in the Quadrafire manual to burn directly on the floor. I haven't yet signed the paper on a insert yet, an may "upgrade" to the 4100 from the 3100 Quadrafire. Any Quadrafire Insert users reading, I welcome any comments/advice.
Redox said:In an open fireplace, the goal is visible flames which requires a lot of air. Elevating the wood above the coals allows more air into the fire. We all know how efficient an open fireplace is, don't we? Skip the grate in a stove; you are just going to destroy it anyway.Chris