Hey guys,
I am new to wood burning and my new stove, the Englander 30 NC has me confused and I am looking for some guidance. As far as the secondary burns, do they only occur when the damper is fully closed? That is the only time that I see the secondary burning/light show. Consequently, if I close the damper-or keep it barely open-the light show goes on for a few minutes and then the flames go out completely. Once I get the wood crusing, and the stove temp at around 450-500, what exactly am I looking for as far as air flow and damper position. I realize that this varies for wood, etc., but I have no basis of what is good for my stove or extended burn times.
Finally, I question whether my closed damper is really shutting all of the air flow out completely. When closed completely, I still see the flames and dancing near the air port and the coals glowing like the air is coming out. Is it possible to have too much draft in a chimney? I have 28 feet of class A Duravent.
Thanks for the help Frank
I am new to wood burning and my new stove, the Englander 30 NC has me confused and I am looking for some guidance. As far as the secondary burns, do they only occur when the damper is fully closed? That is the only time that I see the secondary burning/light show. Consequently, if I close the damper-or keep it barely open-the light show goes on for a few minutes and then the flames go out completely. Once I get the wood crusing, and the stove temp at around 450-500, what exactly am I looking for as far as air flow and damper position. I realize that this varies for wood, etc., but I have no basis of what is good for my stove or extended burn times.
Finally, I question whether my closed damper is really shutting all of the air flow out completely. When closed completely, I still see the flames and dancing near the air port and the coals glowing like the air is coming out. Is it possible to have too much draft in a chimney? I have 28 feet of class A Duravent.
Thanks for the help Frank