All,
I was on the roof today to inspect the SS liner/cap/and insert (ground of course). I have included pics. Since the stove is new I am set on preforming a monthly inspection and cleaning for the first year. After that I can gauge how many times I need to sweep/clean.
A couple of things I noticed.....
*Cap..Creosote some popcorn and some glaze. Is this normal?
*SS liner...creosote was brittle and more like ash. I have been using ACS the last week as instructed. Has this caused the creosote to be brittle or is this the way creosote is like?
I had many fires that smoldered due to getting used to burning and regulating air intake the first few weeks. I was running the stove at 350-400. Now I run the stove at 400-600. 5-600 I choke it down and make sure the secondaries are burning. MC of my wood is 15-22%.
Take a look at my pics and give me some feedback please.
Dam that SS liner can cut ya ....ouch!
Thanks all....Mike
I was on the roof today to inspect the SS liner/cap/and insert (ground of course). I have included pics. Since the stove is new I am set on preforming a monthly inspection and cleaning for the first year. After that I can gauge how many times I need to sweep/clean.
A couple of things I noticed.....
*Cap..Creosote some popcorn and some glaze. Is this normal?
*SS liner...creosote was brittle and more like ash. I have been using ACS the last week as instructed. Has this caused the creosote to be brittle or is this the way creosote is like?
I had many fires that smoldered due to getting used to burning and regulating air intake the first few weeks. I was running the stove at 350-400. Now I run the stove at 400-600. 5-600 I choke it down and make sure the secondaries are burning. MC of my wood is 15-22%.
Take a look at my pics and give me some feedback please.
Dam that SS liner can cut ya ....ouch!
Thanks all....Mike