Air flow

[Jheppler]

Hi,
I am new to this forum but I have been using wood stoves for a number of years. I got my first englander 15-W03 installed this January. I am having issues keeping fires burning hood if the door is not cracked open. If I completely close the door the fire pretty much goes out. Any ideas on what I can try to help fix this issue?

 

[bholler]

Hi,
I am new to this forum but I have been using wood stoves for a number of years. I got my first englander 15-W03 installed this January. I am having issues keeping fires burning hood if the door is not cracked open. If I completely close the door the fire pretty much goes out. Any ideas on what I can try to help fix this issue?

What moisture content is your wood at? What is your chimney setup like?

 

[Jheppler]

What moisture content is your wood at? What is your chimney setup like?

Not sure what the moisture content is but it’s wood that I have had in the open drying for quite a while. The flue does have two 45 degree angles right below the roof to get around a beam but then straight out the top.
Not sure if this stove needs to get to a certain temp before it burns correct? I have never owned a stove that was this efficient.

 

[bholler]

Not sure what the moisture content is but it’s wood that I have had in the open drying for quite a while. The flue does have two 45 degree angles right below the roof to get around a beam but then straight out the top.
Not sure if this stove needs to get to a certain temp before it burns correct? I have never owned a stove that was this efficient.

How tall is the chimney? What size is it?

How long was the wood cut and split?

What was the outside temperature

 

[Jheppler]

How tall is the chimney? What size is it?

How long was the wood cut and split?

What was the outside temperature

The chimney is 20’ tall and it’s 6” double wall pipe. The most of the wood I have has been cut and split for a year or more and the outside temp is high 30s low 40s.

 

[jeb_woodman]

DI'd u figure out the issue? I have same issue only when it's 0-10 degree zone. Drafts good until those Temps are hit

 

[NickW]

Moisture content of the wood is critical. Must be less than 20% on a fresh split to perform properly. The typical goal is to be 3 years ahead on wood supply to attain this. Some species season quickly (1 year/summer), some are 3 years (or more with large splits). There are firewood charts with BTU output and seasoning time (approximate depending on climate).

EPA stoves are way more efficient than the old smoke dragons, but they are more finicky about unseasoned wood. This is due to the design to reduce pollution and improve efficiency. They are burning the volitle's (smoke) by operating at a higher temperature with lower air flow. This extends burn time. When up to temperature and the air choked down there should be no smoke coming out the chimney.