Hi thank you ! I suspect it is I am continuing to burn and it is seemingly better after each burn.
MF Fire Nova 2 Review
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I'm on a learning curve with a NOVA 2. I think these tips apply to all EPA stoves with a cat. And I concur - the initial start up needs to 1. warm up the flue to create a draft and to be big enough to create a good bed of coals other wise on refill you end up fighting with smoke roll out.
Plenty of kindling at first and dry wood is crucial also. I don't see any issue with not having an air control. The stove is designed to burn hot and efficient. The idea of long smoldering overnight burns just leads to creosote build up.
Following up with my original review I sold my Nova 2 at the beginning of the 2024 burning season. I replaced it with a Blaze King Princess 29 insert.
I regards to the smoke roll out issues I had with my Nova 2 I have not had any issues with the Princess. The liner and set up is the same as the Nova 2 with the exception of the tee I had connected to the back of the Nova 2. I can reload the Princess and have the fire get going without any smoke coming out the door. This was not possible before. I also had a significant amount of ash fly out the door when reloading or raking coals with the Nova 2. No such problem with the Princess.
The only department the Nova 2 was better in was the view of the fire. This was no surprise to me given how Blaze Kings are operated. I wish I would have went with the Princess the first time around but lesson learned. I hope this thread has been helpful for anyone considering buying an MF Fire.
Happy burning!
I regards to the smoke roll out issues I had with my Nova 2 I have not had any issues with the Princess. The liner and set up is the same as the Nova 2 with the exception of the tee I had connected to the back of the Nova 2. I can reload the Princess and have the fire get going without any smoke coming out the door. This was not possible before. I also had a significant amount of ash fly out the door when reloading or raking coals with the Nova 2. No such problem with the Princess.
The only department the Nova 2 was better in was the view of the fire. This was no surprise to me given how Blaze Kings are operated. I wish I would have went with the Princess the first time around but lesson learned. I hope this thread has been helpful for anyone considering buying an MF Fire.
Happy burning!
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