I just built a wood stove out of a 55 gallon drum with the kit. I am having a hard time keeping a fire going inside it, seems like it starving for air, I keep the air damper wide open but it doesnt help, if i crack the door open it get to roaring, any advice on getting this thing to draft right
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The problem can probably be traced to the wood supply or the chimney. I didn't quite understand what is happening when you crack the door. Does the fire burn well then? What are you burning, and please describe your chimney.
Be careful with those stoves! Make sure all the clearance to combustibles are met!
The problem can probably be traced to the wood supply or the chimney. I didn't quite understand what is happening when you crack the door. Does the fire burn well then? What are you burning, and please describe your chimney.
Be careful with those stoves! Make sure all the clearance to combustibles are met!
I'll call the fire department- Popcorn , Peanuts, get your redhots. Oh yea and brewskies. now where is that lawn chair?
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