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Check out these previous discussions to help you better take control of your burning problems as they relate to draft problems, stove air restriction, needing to leave the door cracked, cool stove top, or you are simply new to burning.

When not to reload:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads...hen-the-stove-isnt-ready-to-be-loaded.116120/

Backpuffing:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/why-does-a-stove-backpuff.104401/#post-1352302

How to run a stove:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/stove-operation.132843/

Overfiring information:


Here are a few related links in regards to seasoning firewood; what it means; peoples views of how to do it; etc:


Chimney Cleaning advice / creosote questions / tips / etc


Links related to "chimney sweeping logs"


Links related to stove top & chimney temperatures as well as temperature measuring devices


Threads regarding the topic of Chimney Lining


Rockford's guide on how to install in an existing chimney:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Chimney-Liner-Installation-Step-By-Step-Guide/?ALLSTEPS

Starting a fire / Shoulder Season Firing
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/79141/

Cleaning Stove Glass
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/90862/

Excessive Coals Building Up in Stove
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/90866/

Secondary Burn



How secondary burning works:



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