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    Gasifier Quick Start

    I always run my gasifier flat-out. I let it heat the house and storage, then let it go out. That means I build fires a lot - every day in cold weather. I've been looking at how to get from lighting the match up to 'safe' inlet temperature, then up to 'usable heat' as quickly as possible. I've...