2025/26 VC performance discussion thread

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Same here, but I was always cleaning the ash pan every week. I'm leaving the pan full this year and so far it seems to be burning better. Though I'm occasionally still getting a few back puffs 2 hours in at around 1100-1200, 50% open, with half a load. Even with a half load, there are plenty of coals in the morning to restart the fire.