Chimney creosote help

[MCC]

Hello again,

I posted earlier about this in my "First Chimney Sweep" thread. I swept my chimney 9 days ago. I have been burning nonstop since then with my Princess 32. I have installed a Condar probe style flue temp gauge and it is currently reading 400 degrees 18" above the stove. I went out and checked my cap and it had buildup on it and I have what looks like fresh creosote for the last foot or so of my chimney. I took a temp reading about 4 " down the pipe and am reading 220 degrees at this point while I'm getting the earlier mentioned 400 inside. What can I do to alleviate this issue? It seems to me I am losing a lot of heat in my 14' chimney.

Thanks,
Dan

 

[trailrated]

Wood is not seasoned, not burning hot enough. Have you took a moisture reading of the wood? Re-spilt a split and use a moisture meter on the fresh split side of the wood.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Yeah, the moisture in the wood is condensing on the chimney.

Give the wood more time to lose moisture and it won’t be there to condense.

Good on ya for checking the cap again. You’ll get this sorted out.