I'm sharing this because it might help others, maybe not.
1) A warm chimney makes starting fires easier
2) I cannot load my stove to the gills as I have seen in pics others have posted. I have to have an air space between the splits to allow them to breath. If I don't do this then the stove will not get to a good heat level (only to 400F or so).
3) The species of the wood determines the amount of air flow needed. I have found that osage/hedge needs a little more air than the other stuff I burn.
4) I really enjoy running the stove on a snowy day, it's what these things are all about!
fv
1) A warm chimney makes starting fires easier
2) I cannot load my stove to the gills as I have seen in pics others have posted. I have to have an air space between the splits to allow them to breath. If I don't do this then the stove will not get to a good heat level (only to 400F or so).
3) The species of the wood determines the amount of air flow needed. I have found that osage/hedge needs a little more air than the other stuff I burn.
4) I really enjoy running the stove on a snowy day, it's what these things are all about!
fv