precaud said:It sounds like your stove doesn't have a bottom heat shield.
I have a bottom heat shield but it is not in place because I have a concrete floor. I am considering installing the back heat shield (with Kaowool stuffed into the space) and cutting some IFB to fit between the ribs on the bottom to increase internal temps, especially in the back combustion chamber where the secondary combustion is supposed to be taking place. I was meaning to ask you your thoughts on that since I know you have done some interesting trials with insulating fireboxes. Your thoughts?