N.S vs E.W loading??

[eightpilot]

What is the deal with this? I have an Oslo and I can fit 24" split loading E.W. I would only be able to put 12" splits if I tried to load it N.S. I am assuming that N.S loading is only an option on a square firebox. Is there a real world benefit to loading N.S?? Thanks 8

 

[begreen]

With N/S loading the air travels between the logs, accelerating the burn. With E/W burning the air travels to the face of the logs, and tends to burn front to back. This slows down the fire a bit. Both have their good points. If you want to get a fire going quickly in the Oslo, try a bottom bed of splits laid N/S and on top of that load the E/W pieces.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/18802/
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/15179/
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/12674/

 

[Flame]

Eightpilot without wanting to repeat a post I just posted some information on this under "what is the longest you can go with out reloading" thread.

 

[fossil]

Make sure you always keep some good stationary landmarks located so that you'll be able to properly orient yourself in the event of a gyro failure. (And don't forget to correct that altimeter for barometric pressure). Rick

 

[eightpilot]

Make sure you always keep some good stationary landmarks located so that you'll be able to properly orient yourself in the event of a gyro failure. (And don't forget to correct that altimeter for barometric pressure). Rick

...lol

 

[eightpilot]

Still stacking...

 

[eightpilot]

Even more...

 

[glassmanjpf]

That's some stacks of wood! I'll stack NS and EW when starting the fire (top down method) then just shove through the side door for EW burning.

 

[fossil]

Can't tell from the pics, but have you stenciled each of the ends of those beautifully aligned stacks with the appropriate 2-digit heading abbreviation? Do you raise Stack Control on the radio and request permission before proceeding onto one of those stacks? How often do you hear, "Walk into position and hold."? I'd say you're clear to burn. G'day, sir. Rick

 

[N/A N/A]

Can't tell from the pics, but have you stenciled each of the ends of those beautifully aligned stacks with the appropriate 2-digit heading abbreviation? Do you raise Stack Control on the radio and request permission before proceeding onto one of those stacks? How often do you hear, "Walk into position and hold."? I'd say you're clear to burn. G'day, sir. Rick

LOL Rick, sometimes your too much. I know when I have a bad day at work I can come home and read some of the stuff you type and I know its going to get a laugh out of me...

 

[fossil]

...I know when I have a bad day at work I can come home and read some of the stuff you type and I know its going to get a laugh out of me...

I don't even want to think about what a "bad day at work" might be for a firefighter (or an airline pilot...had more than enough as a Naval Officer). Being serious about things, seems to me, is critical enough for a more than sufficient amount of the time in all of our lives. Life's too short to not take advantage of those opportunities that come along to have a little fun. It makes me very happy that I could give you a chuckle to brighten your day, and I appreciate you mentioning it.

BUT...back on topic, before BeGreen kicks me outta here...I typically just load both my stoves E-W with ~16" splits, even though I could put 24" in the Lopi, because I don't want to keep separate woodpiles for the two stoves. In the big stove, more often than not, the wood goes in catawampus anyway it'll fit to keep the fire blazing...compass be damned. Rick

 

[begreen]

I'm enjoying the comments Rick, though I was wondering if you confused N/S loading with N/S landing for a moment there.

 

[fossil]

Probably. That's why I'm not a pilot. Well, that's one of the reasons. Rick

 

[precaud]

Still stacking...

I'm sorry but you have passed your wood allotment for this year. Please load a truck and send it to me at...

Nice looking stacks!

 

[woodsie8]

I have a 18 x 18 box. The manufacturer told me the stove was made to load N-S. Now I am going to have to experiment more, cuz I am getting about 6-7 hours longest burns. Need it to go a few more hours. At least 8 would be nice on weekends.

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Probably. That's why I'm not a pilot. Well, that's one of the reasons. Rick

Newfy pilot: Manoman- that was the shortest runway I ever seen eh?

Newfy copilot: And the wiiiiiidest too

 

[Henz]

I find that N/S you get a quicker but hotter fire. I typically load this way.