Sorry, Dennis, but it's right in the manual (p22) of the new VC 2N1 cat/non-cat hybrid:
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"Avoid using a full load of very dry wood in the firebox. This may result in continuous very high temperatures in the secondary combustion area and damage the combustor. Wood which has been split and stored under cover for more than 18 months may be considered very dry. If you must burn extra-dry wood, mix it with greener wood for a longer fire and less stress on the combustor."
Oh boy. Gotta get out and cut some green wood for the stove, Ma. Maybe we can soak the lousy stuff we have in the bathtub to get it good enough.
I guess the VC engineers are telling us that the moment our wood is just right, it's no good for their state-of-the-art new stove. My reply: your stove is no good for my wood!
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"Avoid using a full load of very dry wood in the firebox. This may result in continuous very high temperatures in the secondary combustion area and damage the combustor. Wood which has been split and stored under cover for more than 18 months may be considered very dry. If you must burn extra-dry wood, mix it with greener wood for a longer fire and less stress on the combustor."
Oh boy. Gotta get out and cut some green wood for the stove, Ma. Maybe we can soak the lousy stuff we have in the bathtub to get it good enough.
I guess the VC engineers are telling us that the moment our wood is just right, it's no good for their state-of-the-art new stove. My reply: your stove is no good for my wood!