OK, I read on here somebody else's starting technique for the Declaration Plus insert (2-3 medium logs, leave door ajar for 15-20 minutes, close door and if it stays going well close bypass dampener, then when temps up to 450 internal (350 on his door thermometer) bump the air intake down (er, pull out lever and push in 3/8th and inch) but my installer seemed to think it was preferable to just let it rip, burning with a full air intake all the time.
And the manual says burn small hot fires. But also talks about how to do an overnight burn. So what is it, burn hot, blazing fires or slower burns? I am confused
Before (super deep box that didn't heat well at all):
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After (only 2 fires so far and a bit disappointed in heat output, but my wood is at 20% moisture and I am wonder if that is why):
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BTW, my infrread/laser temp thingy when I point it in does seem to give readings, but is it working through the glass or at the glass? Guess I will have to open the doors and take with and without glass to find out. LOL
And the manual says burn small hot fires. But also talks about how to do an overnight burn. So what is it, burn hot, blazing fires or slower burns? I am confused
Before (super deep box that didn't heat well at all):
(broken image removed)
After (only 2 fires so far and a bit disappointed in heat output, but my wood is at 20% moisture and I am wonder if that is why):
(broken image removed)
BTW, my infrread/laser temp thingy when I point it in does seem to give readings, but is it working through the glass or at the glass? Guess I will have to open the doors and take with and without glass to find out. LOL