This morning we had the shortest light-off time since I have been burning. The stove was about 150F with a small cluster of overnight coals. I loaded on some doug fir and locust. This wood is super dry, it has been in the shed for 3-4 years. I put a couple slivers peeled off the big hunk of locust on the coals, then loaded the stove full with large splits. The fire took off instantly as soon as the slivers ignited and 5 minutes later with a 700F flue temp I had to turn it down completely. I hadn't even finished making coffee. It just goes to show how you can't run a stove by the clock. Every fire is unique and needs close attention until the air is closed down and it settles in for the long burn. Dry wood can take off really quickly.
