Hello everyone. I live in Maine and have been burning for 4-5 years with a big old monster in the basement. It served its purpose, but I was looking for something more efficient. This year I finally upgraded and put a Jotul F45 in our living room (instead of the basement). So far there is a learning curve, but things are going well. Getting nice fires and heating the house nicely (although it's been very warm here lately). I've been using the stove for about 3 weeks.
My question is: how long can I expect there to be active flames in the firebox? Right now I see active flames for around 3 hours (maybe a tad less), then low blue flames for a while, then large chunks of coals for a few hours. Not sure if this is normal. On one hand I am getting good heat and still have coals in the am, but I'd also like those flames to last a while longer.
Right now when I reload I get the stove top temp up to 300-400F and slowly close the air intake when I have nice rolling flames. I close it about a quarter of the way each time and usually wait 5-10 before closing it the next time.
Is what I'm experiencing normal? Any input is appreciated!
Thanks,
Ken
My question is: how long can I expect there to be active flames in the firebox? Right now I see active flames for around 3 hours (maybe a tad less), then low blue flames for a while, then large chunks of coals for a few hours. Not sure if this is normal. On one hand I am getting good heat and still have coals in the am, but I'd also like those flames to last a while longer.
Right now when I reload I get the stove top temp up to 300-400F and slowly close the air intake when I have nice rolling flames. I close it about a quarter of the way each time and usually wait 5-10 before closing it the next time.
Is what I'm experiencing normal? Any input is appreciated!
Thanks,
Ken