Hi guys and gals,
I am having trouble (?) with extreme temps of 1700 to pegged out @ 2000 when I put 3 splits in the stove. My wood is dry oak and apparently have a real good draft. I usually ran 1200 to 1400 in the Dutchwest I can shut the stove down to 1/8th and less and still get these readings. I dozed off in the recliner last night and when I woke up it was pegged out the the air @ 1/8th, I promptly opened the damper to cool it down. I love the heat it puts out but am worried about the Fire Cat catalyst being damaged. I could probably stuff 8 or 9 sticks in it and no telling what it would do. You guys that have Buck stoves what are your readings?
I really enjoy this forum with all the info and am probably on the verge of being addicted....lol. I leave it opened up on my browser all the time.
thanks
David
I am having trouble (?) with extreme temps of 1700 to pegged out @ 2000 when I put 3 splits in the stove. My wood is dry oak and apparently have a real good draft. I usually ran 1200 to 1400 in the Dutchwest I can shut the stove down to 1/8th and less and still get these readings. I dozed off in the recliner last night and when I woke up it was pegged out the the air @ 1/8th, I promptly opened the damper to cool it down. I love the heat it puts out but am worried about the Fire Cat catalyst being damaged. I could probably stuff 8 or 9 sticks in it and no telling what it would do. You guys that have Buck stoves what are your readings?
I really enjoy this forum with all the info and am probably on the verge of being addicted....lol. I leave it opened up on my browser all the time.
thanks
David