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[tinfoilhat2020]

so after a hard adjustment from years running conventionals....i think i finally am getting the hang of this thing...firat few days were rough. Couldnt keep a fire, couldn't get it to gas...ect, ect ect....most of which was due to my inexperience running and understanding this unit. But, the last 48hrs it has been running good and gassing like a champ. pure blue flame at peak gassing. took me a few loads to get a good good coal bed established. i am really impressed with thw efficiency so far on this unit....thanks to marty, jon and alex for all the help getting me broken in!!!

[hondaracer2oo4]

 

[E Yoder]

Get some ash in that thing and it'll stay lit and reburn much better. I'm sure they told you that.
Every initial start on a downdraft unit is like that. It sweats and goes out without the ash. I tell them don't panic, it'll keep getting better, the colder the weather the quicker it reaches its optimum ash level.
Have fun!

[tinfoilhat2020]

thanks guys, it seems to be gettimg better with every load. still adding in a few extra splits than needed right now jist to.build that coal bed up. everything looked good this morning. hopefully my 26-99 will be here friday so i can change put the 15-58 that is just a little under size for my house loop

[tinfoilhat2020]

UPDATE: Unit is running phenomenal even in mild conditions. one I got a nice coal bed from this seasoned white oak built up it has been off to the races