Tansao said:Hi folks!
I just installed a VC Merrimack and have been burning it 24/7 since last weekend. I know it's a long learning experience to perfect the burn with your house. I am only getting maybe a 6 hour burn instead of the advertised 12 hour. Although, I wonder what the 12 hour burn is defined as? 12 hours until all coals are out and no longer red? I live in Central MA. It has been between 10 and 20 out the last week or so.
Anyway, I've gone through more wood in this last week than I would have liked. I turned my oil thermostat down to 54 and the house is between 64 and 72. How many cords have folks gone through?
Any suggestions on keeping it 24/7 and reducing wood use? I keep the air flow down to half or closed most times, with it all the way open to restart it.
I'm no help. My usage varies from tree to tree, let alone season to season. I only supplement to the tune of about 2 cord/year.