So with this forums gentle guidance I installed by own Englander 30 stove this spring. It has 6' of double wall stove pipe with a 45 degree offset, and 16' of double wall chimney pipe with a 15 degree offset. All of the chimney pipe is framed in an interior chase with about 7' poking out of the roof.
I've gone through the equivelent about a half a cord so far this year. It has been a mix of cedar, pine, oak pallets, lumber scraps, and oak. The kicker is that the oak I bought, advertised as seasoned...wasn't so seasoned. It averages from 20-25% when split in the middle. I've probably burnt a quarter of a cord of the not-the-best oak.
I just purchased a SootEater and went to town. That thing is AMAZING! In about a half hour I had a squeeky clean flue. All told I ended up with 2.5 cups of "stuff" (yes I measured). Is that okay? Too much or just right? I've got no choice but to keep burning the oak. Sure I'd like to find some really seasoned stuff but it is what it is. Hows it look?
I've gone through the equivelent about a half a cord so far this year. It has been a mix of cedar, pine, oak pallets, lumber scraps, and oak. The kicker is that the oak I bought, advertised as seasoned...wasn't so seasoned. It averages from 20-25% when split in the middle. I've probably burnt a quarter of a cord of the not-the-best oak.
I just purchased a SootEater and went to town. That thing is AMAZING! In about a half hour I had a squeeky clean flue. All told I ended up with 2.5 cups of "stuff" (yes I measured). Is that okay? Too much or just right? I've got no choice but to keep burning the oak. Sure I'd like to find some really seasoned stuff but it is what it is. Hows it look?