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Selecting Wood
Dry Wood is Key | Wet | Dry |
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Dry wood burns hot, emits less smoke and creates less creosote.
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Heat
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Heat
Leads
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and Creostoe
Testing Wood Moisture
Wood cut, split and stored in a dry area will be fully dry within a year. This insures dry wood. If purchasing wood for immediate use, test the wood with a moisture meter. Some experienced wood burners can measure wood moisture by knocking pieces together and listening for a clear "knock" and not a "thud".
Why Dry Wood is Key
Wet wood, when burned, must release water stored within the wood. This cools the fire, creates creosote, and hampers a complete burn. Ask any experienced wood burner and he or she will agree: dry wood is crucial to good performance.
Wood Cutting and Storage
Cut wood to length and chop into quarters.
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Air Flow
Air Flow
Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc.
This fireplace has a catalytic combustor (see page 9) designed specifically to work with emissions from cord wood. Other fuels may clog or contaminate the combustor, leading to a drastic loss in heat output, increased emissions, and damage to the combustor.
In addition, fuel other than cord wood may burn excessively hot, leading to a serious fire hazard.
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