Why would I be seeing lots of smoke when the catalyst is fully glowing and the indicator is well into the zone?
Here are all the factors I can think of:
Thanks
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Here are all the factors I can think of:
- Ashford 25 insert, 2 years old. Original catalyst.
- Burning the first reload of the day, an hour into the burn.
- Today's outside temps low 50s (F)
- Wood is a mix of oak, maple, and locust. I can't entirely vouch for moisture but it has all been stacked for 2 years.
- Smoke is not black, brown, or white, just a neutral grey. Looks like a lot of it, like what I'd expect to see from a non-EPA stove or fireplace.
- Intake is set around 3 o'clock, but I have tried adding more and less and neither adjustment seems to affect the amount of smoke.
Thanks
![[Hearth.com] Catalyst active but smoking [Hearth.com] Catalyst active but smoking](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/327/327044-2a58a20e06dfdbfb43055710f7afc8a4.jpg?hash=n5mAVdg45o)
![[Hearth.com] Catalyst active but smoking [Hearth.com] Catalyst active but smoking](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/327/327045-414156aa8dd5020f5d9a47b484e133d8.jpg?hash=vGGwtfWvfE)
![[Hearth.com] Catalyst active but smoking [Hearth.com] Catalyst active but smoking](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/327/327046-349a6343d0973980ad673f61a09cc364.jpg?hash=2YYUSp5dpS)