Operating tips for new Englander 30 NC user

[bd234]

Just completed the install of a new Englander 30 NC and have no clue how to use it. We are coming from a Woodstock Catalytic Fireview so its a completely different ballgame.

I know the part about open the damper all the way getting coals going, loading it full front to back. But when and how much do you damper down?

Thanks,
Bridgette

 

[hoverwheel]

Someone in another thread suggested a top down burn. Lighting the fire from the top of the wood load.

 

[BSH1F]

I have the exact same stove, when i build a fire with good moister (20-15%) i use all small peices at first (1") about 5-10. Leave the door cracked for 10 mins until they are almost coals, load up wood, leave door cracked for maybe a mins or its engulfed in flames. Shut the door and wait a min for flames to slow down. Next, i shut the air of completely and slowly open it until a flame puffs up. Then it's good to go. That's how I've always done it but i recently found out about the top down burn and I'm trying that next time i light it. I'll post results.

 

[BSH1F]

It looks like your second picture you should be able to close it so the tip of the spring is flush with the lip on the ash catcher. It's a fine line between shut down and shut off with that damper. I've read that on other posts as well. But i do love the stove now that i learned how to run it.

 

[bd234]

thanks bsh1F. I will try it and research the top down burn.

 

[BSH1F]

https://www.hearth.com/talk/index.php?posts/1777125

 

[Highbeam]

I have a cat stove and the nc30. Don't everything this, the noncat is much easier. If you want it hotter, give it more air. Want it cooler, give it less air. Full load or partial load, doesn't matter. This particular stove is quite controllable.