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    Englander 28-3500 End of burn CO

    Hi All, I moved into a new home with an existing 28-3500 that is installed in a 12x20 basement (a basement under an addition that is not connected to the main basement) Blower is connected and ductwork runs to 3 vents upstairs and one vent to basement. Chimney is 24’ Selkirk that runs up the...
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    Extend burn time? 100%=burn too quick/20%=smolder

    Are you supposed to see a constant flame even if its tiny? After i stuff it full with wood, with the air vent open 100% it burns nice and bright and hot... but FAST.. ..not lasting more than maybe 1-2 hours (top picture) With the air vent at ~20% it smolders (bottom picture..seconds later the...
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    Attack Wood Gasifier DP45 Profi Operation/Draft/Troubleshooting Help

    Hi All! First off, this site is sweet & has already helped me fix a bunch of little problems allowing me to run my gasifier all winter (inherited from a previous occupant of my house), so I figured why not see if the smarter, more experienced folks have to say about my troubles. I am not a very...
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    Can smoldering fires go unnoticed?

    Hi all, This may not be a hearth related question, but since, you people have a lot of experience with fires, I think you can help me out here. I am having a hard time, wrapping my head around the smoldering combustion phenomenon. From what I have read about on the internet, it is also called...
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