PE Spectrum - How Low Do You Go (with the inlet air)?

[thechimneysweep]

Hey Bob,

At 4000 ft, you may need to crank her open a bit more than I do, to compensate for the thin air. Experiment a bit, and you'll find the setting that works for you.

 

[rjustice4]

Thanks, Tom.

I'm doing a test as we speak, with the vent closed all the way down. I loaded a bunch of almond onto a thick bed of coals, let it burn for 5-10 minutes till I had a good flame, then turned her all the way down. It's been burning gently for about an hour. I'm going to let it go all the way at this setting and see what happens, we'll see if the logs go out in which case I'll try it again with the vent open a little more.

Good point about the altitude as well. Might need to open it a little more....to compensate for less O2.

 

[thechimneysweep]

Bob,

You might try a little longer kindling period before shutting her down: with a bed of coals, it generally takes about 20 minutes for the fire to get where I want it: logs totally engulfed in flames, secondary burn rockin' and rollin'.

 

[rjustice4]

Thanks, Tom, I'll try that next time.

By the way, I got the fireplace tools you shipped down last week. They're working great!

 

[thechimneysweep]

Hey Bob,

Hadn't realized you're a customer! Glad you like the tools.