CSL log not burning

[spuds_mom13]

I am new to my wood stove. Professionally installed this past November. I decided to burn s CSL (Creosote sweeping log). After reading the directions which were not written by a person who understands English, I was confused on whether to place the log over hot embers or in a cold stove. So I opted to let the fire die overnight and place on cool-ish embers this morning. So the log has been in there for about 9 hours now. And it's maybe halfway burned through. This is after starting and restarting multiple times. When I went outside earlier, there was small smoke coming from the chimney flue. Smells like a grill. But now there is nothing.

I'm not comfortable leaving it in there forever as I would like to utilize my wood stove again. However through an exhaustive search, there is ZERO advice on what to do with a log that refuses to burn. I read people talk about it but they never state what they do to resolve. I'm afraid if I put it outside in my driveway and douse it with water in case it's somehow smouldering inside (no signs of that but I do understand the basics of fire) that there would be some chemical reaction with the stuff in the log and I would blow myself up.

How long is long enough to wait on this log? And does anyone have experience or guidance on how to get rid of it without burning my house down?

 

[vatmark]

I've not used that particular log but have used the Pine Mountain Creosote buster log. You put it on a hot fire with air fully open until it is completely burned.

 

[kborndale]

Just leave it in there and load your stove up and burn away, as long your stove is not a cat stove.

 

[spuds_mom13]

Just leave it in there and load your stove up and burn away, as long your stove is not a cat stove.

The CSL log says not to put it with any wood. I don't believe my stove is a CAT stove. It's an Osburn 2000.

 

[vatmark]

The CSL log says not to put it with any wood. I don't believe my stove is a CAT stove. It's an Osburn 2000.

The directions for that brand of creosote log says to put it on hot embers.

It doesn't look like the log burned at all therefore it didn't really do much.

 

[MongoMongoson]

Throw a few kindling-sized sticks or some strips of cardboard on top of it and get those going. When the CSL logs burn they do burn with bright flames for a while. Yours never really got going.

It works best to put it on a bed of hot (glowing) coals mixed with ash and light both ends. Then it will take right off.

Also, these don't really "sweep" or clean your chimney at all. What they do is convert black shiny (the bad stuff) creosote into a more flaky creosote that is then easier to remove with a chimney sweeping brush. There is nothing wrong with them, just don't expect them to actually remove the creosote.

 

[stoveliker]

Was that log wet?

 

[Ctwoodtick]

I am new to my wood stove. Professionally installed this past November. I decided to burn s CSL (Creosote sweeping log). After reading the directions which were not written by a person who understands English, I was confused on whether to place the log over hot embers or in a cold stove. So I opted to let the fire die overnight and place on cool-ish embers this morning. So the log has been in there for about 9 hours now. And it's maybe halfway burned through. This is after starting and restarting multiple times. When I went outside earlier, there was small smoke coming from the chimney flue. Smells like a grill. But now there is nothing.

I'm not comfortable leaving it in there forever as I would like to utilize my wood stove again. However through an exhaustive search, there is ZERO advice on what to do with a log that refuses to burn. I read people talk about it but they never state what they do to resolve. I'm afraid if I put it outside in my driveway and douse it with water in case it's somehow smouldering inside (no signs of that but I do understand the basics of fire) that there would be some chemical reaction with the stuff in the log and I would blow myself up.

How long is long enough to wait on this log? And does anyone have experience or guidance on how to get rid of it without burning my house down?View attachment 336263

Not sure about the CSL log. The best way to prevent excessive creosote buildup is burning dry wood with enough air for secondary flames to be seen (gasses of wood burning at top of firebox).

My first year burning wood in a stove I was pretty nervous about creosote buildup. I had a sweep come out and inspect sweep a few months into it. Shortly after that, I started sweeping it myself and learned my buildup patterns. However, I can get on my low roof pretty easily. There are ways to sweep yourself with a product called the Sooteater, which you could use sweeping from the stove up, to avoid a dangerous roof. That’s what I use, albeit i use it from the roof. Sooteater is commonly used by people here. Just trying to think of a longer term solution for you.

 

[spuds_mom13]

Throw a few kindling-sized sticks or some strips of cardboard on top of it and get those going. When the CSL logs burn they do burn with bright flames for a while. Yours never really got going.

It works best to put it on a bed of hot (glowing) coals mixed with ash and light both ends. Then it will take right off.

Also, these don't really "sweep" or clean your chimney at all. What they do is convert black shiny (the bad stuff) creosote into a more flaky creosote that is then easier to remove with a chimney sweeping brush. There is nothing wrong with them, just don't expect them to actually remove the creosote.

I just put some cardboard like a teepee on it. Burned the cardboard. Stopped.

Can I just take the doggone log out and put it on my driveway??

 

[spuds_mom13]

Was that log wet?

no it's been in my house for a month

 

[begreen]

I just put some cardboard like a teepee on it. Burned the cardboard. Stopped.

Can I just take the doggone log out and put it on my driveway??

Yes, as long as nothing combustible is nearby.

What brand CSL is this?

 

[kborndale]

I just put some cardboard like a teepee on it. Burned the cardboard. Stopped.

Can I just take the doggone log out and put it on my driveway??

Go right ahead, if it's cold then throw it in the garbage, douse it with water if you are not sure if it's still smoldering or not.

 

[stoveliker]

If it's still hit, don't put it on an asphalt driveway.