Got a BK stove near Monroe WA? want some free wood to test?

[Kevin*]

Does anyone in the area (Monroe to Granite Falls and between) want to test my wood in their stove? I have some Douglas-Fir that I would like to have someone else run and see what their burn times are with it in order to eliminate my fuel as the problem. I can drop it off if your not too far away, maybe a few stove loads for good sampling.

Thanks,

 

[Squisher]

Would it not be simpler to get a moisture meter if you're that concerned? D. Fir burns well when dry there is no doubt about that.

 

[Kevin*]

Got one, 13-15% on the 5 pieces I checked.
Just trying to eliminate fuel as the problem source.

 

[Squisher]

Is that on a fresh split at room temp? Also fir is pretty easy to feel and hear if it's dry. Also when splitting it dry fir cracks apart cleanly except for knots or areas of funky grain. If the pieces are coming apart 'stringy' that's a sign of wetness.

Some pics may help.

I've never used a moisture meter but I've been burning primarily Doug fir my whole life.

 

[Squisher]

Also to note fir will not cure with the bark on in log form. I've had elevated logs sit for upwards of 8 years with the bark on and when ringed up and split it still had moisture in it. The moisture went away quite quickly but it was still there. I've also had fir sit bucked and stacked but unsplit and with the bark on and it takes a couple years to cure. Cut split and stacked it can cure in one summer here if in a well ventilated area.

 

[Squisher]

Got one, 13-15% on the 5 pieces I checked.
Just trying to eliminate fuel as the problem source.

It would be easier for you to get some different wood and try it in your own stove I think than to try your wood in someone else's set up. Like kiln dried or pre-fab logs or something.

Having someone else burn your wood even in the same stove but different chimney and home and possibly technique isn't going to eliminate the fuel as easily as burning known good wood in your setup.

Also if your moisture readings are accurate the wood is fine and you're giving away firewood!

 

[Kevin*]

Didn't even think about buying kiln dried wood, good idea.
It's just wood, give plenty away to friends as it is.

 

[Kevin*]

Didn't know that the temp of the wood would effect the moister reading. Will pull some in and check again.