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[Fsappo]

The smaller insert was there when we bought the house. I added a bigger insert on the other side of the chimney. But size and burn time isn't the issue. I wouldn't burn overnight in that half of the house anyway, as nobody is there.

Got it. Well if you develop or find something, let us know.

 

[Warm_in_NH]

So, you want to be able to start a fire, in an unattended area, by timer or remote and have it go on it's own?!?! I would try arsonist.com maybe?
There are just so many reasons this is a bad idea....

Besides, if it "burns out" around midnight. I'm sure there's still coals or embers of some sort left, if you loaded it up again with kindling, wouldn't it just start to smolder and reignite at some point? You'd have to shovel out all the coals and everything prior to loading it up for the next morning.

Sorry, been watching this thread and just scratching my head over it , had put my .02 in.

 

[mass_burner]

So, you want to be able to start a fire, in an unattended area, by timer or remote and have it go on it's own?!?! I would try arsonist.com maybe?
There are just so many reasons this is a bad idea....

Besides, if it "burns out" around midnight. I'm sure there's still coals or embers of some sort left, if you loaded it up again with kindling, wouldn't it just start to smolder and reignite at some point? You'd have to shovel out all the coals and everything prior to loading it up for the next morning.

Sorry, been watching this thread and just scratching my head over it , had put my .02 in.

No worries. The unattended duration would only be from 6:30 to 7:30 am.

I got the idea one night after I loaded the stove, getting it ready for the morning. As you mentioned, an ember must have been left and it smoldered for some hours before catching. When I entered in the morning it was nice and warm. But this is hit or miss.