Is there an optimum depth for the ash bed? The ash bed underneath the burning splits glows red when my fire gets hot, therefore it would seem logical that a two to three inch ash bed should be a good thing. Please share your wisdom. Thanks.
ezwryder said:Is there an optimum depth for the ash bed? The ash bed underneath the burning splits glows red when my fire gets hot, therefore it would seem logical that a two to three inch ash bed should be a good thing. Please share your wisdom. Thanks.
tfdchief said:Check your manual. Mine says 1 inch. I don't maintain 1 inch of course, just clean it out to 1 inch whenever I start having trouble keeping the ash in the fire box ;-P
LLigetfa said:Optimum for what? You may get as many differing opinions as there are models of stove. I don't know how a LOPI Endeavor works with more or less ashes but my stove puts out way more heat with less ashes. The ashes do however preserve the coals longer.
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