I've had mine about 4 days. It was an upgrade from a smaller stove. No problems starting or reaching a good hot burn. I was wondering where others set theirs to cruise. Mine seems to like closer to 600. ESW said the stove performs best around 500-550. I understand each stove is different and the set up along with fuel, and was curious how others run theirs. I ask because at 500 I have smoke out of the stack and weak secondaries at reload. At close to 600, no smoke, medium to strong secondaries. Could be the wood is a little greener since I'm into a new stack now, but it measures around 20%+- on the MM.
Next question. I read a thread about plugging the doghouse/zipper holes.
Is this a good idea? Why or why not?
Will this increase/decrease stove performance or just change the flame pattern?
Currently the zipper air burns a channel through the wood and creates a central flame rather then an even flame across the wood.
I would like the even flame pattern if it will not cause problems with efficiency or make running the stove difficult cuz right now it's a breeze to operate.
Charlie
Next question. I read a thread about plugging the doghouse/zipper holes.
Is this a good idea? Why or why not?
Will this increase/decrease stove performance or just change the flame pattern?
Currently the zipper air burns a channel through the wood and creates a central flame rather then an even flame across the wood.
I would like the even flame pattern if it will not cause problems with efficiency or make running the stove difficult cuz right now it's a breeze to operate.
Charlie