Hello:
This is my first time/season ever; using wood for heat.
I had a hearthstone phoenix professionally installed in november; and I have not been happy with the heat output. I have a steel chimney pipe running through a masonry chimney
Here's what I know
Wood quality: Seems to be Ok from an exchange with a co-worker/co-burner
Stove temp: With the primary control fully open the center soapstone barely gets above 300F (just put a thermometer on it)
The glass on the stove seems to be running fairly clean; I had some brown stains early that then disappeared
I see a fair amount of steam or smoke coming out the chimney early, but usually disappears once we are down to coals
Anybody's help is appreciated
Regards
Total Novice
This is my first time/season ever; using wood for heat.
I had a hearthstone phoenix professionally installed in november; and I have not been happy with the heat output. I have a steel chimney pipe running through a masonry chimney
Here's what I know
Wood quality: Seems to be Ok from an exchange with a co-worker/co-burner
Stove temp: With the primary control fully open the center soapstone barely gets above 300F (just put a thermometer on it)
The glass on the stove seems to be running fairly clean; I had some brown stains early that then disappeared
I see a fair amount of steam or smoke coming out the chimney early, but usually disappears once we are down to coals
Anybody's help is appreciated
Regards
Total Novice