Summer cleaning

[NJ_Burner08002]

Not sure if this is a lot . But this October-Aprils worth.

 

[Michael6268]

I dont think thats too bad.
Dont know the height of chimney though.
Doesnt look like the bad stuff.
Firebox looks nasty though.

 

[Sconnie Burner]

Not too bad depending on height of chimney. Your firebox looks like you could burn a little hotter or you need to check your wood moisture content. Your bricks should have a nice whitish/gray look too them, similar to what your tubes look like, when the load is almost burned up. The brown resembles a less than optimum burn (choked down) The black near the back is common though. Turn the fire up a tad and you will find less creosote next year.

 

[Swedishchef]

The brown stuff is what you're looking for. That doesn't look like too much at all. If I were in your shoes I would be pleased with that!

As far as I am concerned the amount of soot also depends on if your let your fire go out daily. The stack temps always start from cold, encouraging the formation of soot/creosote on the stack walls.

ANdrew

 

[NJ_Burner08002]

Thanks for the replies. My chimney is 18 feet. Last year was an experience being a rookie. As the year went on it got easier. My temps got better as did my knowledge.

 

[Swedishchef]

That's the normal learning curve for a stove. I went from absolutely 0 knowledge to 1% knowledge over 5 years. LOL.

That looks perfectly acceptable for 18 feet during an entire burning season!! I know people that sweep their chimneys once a month and get what you have!

Andrew

 

[richmhv]

Looks quite good. Most likely you were burning hot and producing almost no visible smoke.

 

[NJ_Burner08002]

I had no visible smoke all winter. My temps were 450-600

 

[Swedishchef]

That sounds/looks perfect to me. WElcome to the world of efficient, safe burning!

Andrew