Little update. Been burning pretty well. I had some stonework done to make the insert look flush and to fill some gaps in the mortar on the sides. Here is a little video of the 550 burning. Would like to hear if this looks like what other wood burners, particularly 550 owners, experience. Is how the secondaries look on the 550? Things lok right to you? This is as hot as I run so far and it seems to be putting out good heat.
This is my 15th or so burn. I feel like I am getting the hang of it, but I am still trying to find the sweet spot where the temps should be. Damper is 85% closed and it is keeping the 1st floor (1300 sq. ft.) of the house at about 70 degrees and about 13 degrees outside.
Filmed at cruising speed....
Pipe Temp. from laser thermo: 650-700 depending on the location of the laser hitting the pipe.
Blower Vent Temp. from Rutland magnetic thermo at top center of blower vent: 570
Filmed on iPod Touch
This is my 15th or so burn. I feel like I am getting the hang of it, but I am still trying to find the sweet spot where the temps should be. Damper is 85% closed and it is keeping the 1st floor (1300 sq. ft.) of the house at about 70 degrees and about 13 degrees outside.
Filmed at cruising speed....
Pipe Temp. from laser thermo: 650-700 depending on the location of the laser hitting the pipe.
Blower Vent Temp. from Rutland magnetic thermo at top center of blower vent: 570
Filmed on iPod Touch
