Hello everyone, just wondering what methods/routines you are using to use your PH's. I'm still learning and figured this would be easier. Here is what I do, what can I do better/different.
1. Load firebox all the way up
2. Wait till the temp gets in the "silver range" on the thermometer
3. Close the damper
4. Engage the Cat
5. Adjust damper to desired level.
If I leave the damper all the way down, stove temp gets up to about 550, it'll stay there for about an hour and then start slowly heading back down. After about 9-10 hours, stove temp will be around 300...still plent of coals to start up a fresh fire very easily.
Should I be disengaging the Cat when the stove temp gets up to 500 or so and just let the Secondary burn work? What happens when I just leave the cat on and stove temp eventually drops below the "silver line" Is the Cat still working then?
There have been times when I will go through the above routine, but it doesn't seem like the Cat gets engaged properly, becasue temps won't rise to normal levels. What am I doing wrong in these instances?
Thanks for your help!!
1. Load firebox all the way up
2. Wait till the temp gets in the "silver range" on the thermometer
3. Close the damper
4. Engage the Cat
5. Adjust damper to desired level.
If I leave the damper all the way down, stove temp gets up to about 550, it'll stay there for about an hour and then start slowly heading back down. After about 9-10 hours, stove temp will be around 300...still plent of coals to start up a fresh fire very easily.
Should I be disengaging the Cat when the stove temp gets up to 500 or so and just let the Secondary burn work? What happens when I just leave the cat on and stove temp eventually drops below the "silver line" Is the Cat still working then?
There have been times when I will go through the above routine, but it doesn't seem like the Cat gets engaged properly, becasue temps won't rise to normal levels. What am I doing wrong in these instances?
Thanks for your help!!