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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models => HeatMaster => Topic started by: bcanode on July 22, 2016, 07:40:43 AM

Title: Burning Pallets
Post by: bcanode on July 22, 2016, 07:40:43 AM

I've been burning pallet scraps since June.  Seems to be a lot of creosote. Would playing with the temp settings help? I currently have it set at 165 with 15 differential.
Thanks

Title: Re: Burning Pallets
Post by: slimjim on July 22, 2016, 07:51:16 AM

Depends on what model unit you have, if it is the G series, condense the pallets as much as you can as they tend to flash very quickly due to the very high temps in the initial firebox.

Title: Re: Burning Pallets
Post by: bcanode on July 22, 2016, 07:57:56 AM

MF4000E

Title: Re: Burning Pallets
Post by: slimjim on July 22, 2016, 07:59:24 AM

It may help to stack them in there as well and try not to put more than you need for a 12 hour burn.

Title: Re: Burning Pallets
Post by: CountryBoyJohn on July 22, 2016, 11:31:40 AM

I would raise your high set temp as well.  I don't burn in the summer, but I still think 165/15 is too low.  That probably contributes to your moisture/creasote issues.

Title: Re: Burning Pallets
Post by: userdk on September 21, 2016, 08:41:35 PM

Just another thing to check, are the gaskets all sealing tightly? Typically a serious creosote problem is as a result of either something obstructing the air supply or an air leak supplying air during the off cycle. We have burnt all manner of things in our MF series unit for 9 years now, everything from soft wood, so green you could about squeeze water out of it, to pallets and haven't had to fight creosote. We commonly run at 165/10 without issues.(180 is a good idea though if you're dealing with creosote.)