I just installed a new VC Defiant Catalytic stove, which has a wide firefox. My logs are shorter than the width of the firebox by several inches. To get the longest burn possible, how tightly can the stove be packed with wood?
- Since the logs are shorter than the firebox width, can I squeeze a log or two on the left or right end of the firebox (they would need to be oriented upward since the stove is tall but not deep)?
- Can I pack the stove completely up to the top right under the stove opening (the stove is top and front loading)?
- The andirons are only a few inches tall; if wood is packed high above them, isn't it possible the wood will fall forward as it is burning and rest against the glass above the andirons? Is that not a good idea?
- If it is so tightly packed, will enough air get circulated in the firebox to burn hot enough, particularly with the Cat engaged?
Thanks!
- Since the logs are shorter than the firebox width, can I squeeze a log or two on the left or right end of the firebox (they would need to be oriented upward since the stove is tall but not deep)?
- Can I pack the stove completely up to the top right under the stove opening (the stove is top and front loading)?
- The andirons are only a few inches tall; if wood is packed high above them, isn't it possible the wood will fall forward as it is burning and rest against the glass above the andirons? Is that not a good idea?
- If it is so tightly packed, will enough air get circulated in the firebox to burn hot enough, particularly with the Cat engaged?
Thanks!