I just bought a VC Encore and was looking for advice on lighting/firing it.
I have used it about a half dozen times and am still experimenting w/ settings etc.
It seems that building a teepee fire out of dry kindling and rolled newspaper works best for me to get the flue drawing.
I then place on a few small chunks and leave the damper open for about 10 mins.
Then I add 2 - 3 split logs.
I'm not sure if I'm adding enough logs at the start. How much is too much?
Any advice on your lighting rituals is much appreciated.
Thanks!
I have used it about a half dozen times and am still experimenting w/ settings etc.
It seems that building a teepee fire out of dry kindling and rolled newspaper works best for me to get the flue drawing.
I then place on a few small chunks and leave the damper open for about 10 mins.
Then I add 2 - 3 split logs.
I'm not sure if I'm adding enough logs at the start. How much is too much?
Any advice on your lighting rituals is much appreciated.
Thanks!