Well, the T5 is in and I love it. I have nothing to compare it to, but for a woodburning beginer, it is very easy to operate and get a fire going. I do have a question or two. When I start a fire from a cold stove am I supposed to let the stove hit 350 or 400 before closing the air? Or, should I just let the fire get going for about 15 mins and then shut it down a bit. I am confused about that. Also, when an established fire is starting to dwindle down and you just see coals, I add some splits to that and the fire starts back up. Do I have to let the thermometer reach a certain temp, or once the logs catch just turn the air down? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.