Finished my install. How did I do?

[30WCF]

Someimes I do a chunk-O-oak, three year seasoned. I got nice coals in the AM, but it’s a slower, lower burn. Often enough to keep the chill off when you are asleep, under a blanket, but not what you would want if you were awake.

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Possibly I misspoke. I’m heating a house, you’re heating a room. Once you have the room warm, the chunk-O-oak might actually simmer you for the night. Worth a try.

 

[Huggytree]

Woke up after 3.5 hours cold. Sitting right in front of it. Still cold. It’s just embers. 400 degrees. It’s heating the loft great but I’m cold 10’ in front of it . Furnace is rated for 1250 sq ft. But it’s struggling at 240 sq ft. A bit odd.

Tossed more wood in. Set alarm for 2.5 hours more sleep.

Ashes are really deep. Surprised after only 8 hours of use.

 

[30WCF]

Can you get several pieces in to fill the stove, and once it’s going close the damper?

This should get you a few hrs. It may run hotter than you want, but coast for longer once the room is warmed up.

Mine is a 1.25 cubic foot fire box.

 

[bigealta]

I started adding medium cuts of oak. Top of stove is 400 and slowly climbing

No smell yet from paint break in

What temp should I try closing the door?

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I close my door right away. Next time try top down fire when starting cold. make sure the box is fully loaded.