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Author Topic: Rounds  (Read 2009 times)

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« on: March 28, 2015, 06:07:10 PM »
Do you guys think a 6-8" round lasts longer than a 6-8" split piece of oak?
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Re: Rounds
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2015, 07:03:31 PM »
I do think rounds last longer, just because they burn slower than a split, however like in another thread a faster burn isn't bad unless you're boiler can't capture the heat produced by a faster hotter burn.
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Re: Rounds
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2015, 07:37:03 PM »
i agree.u got to capture all the heat.a slow cold burning fire cannot be that useful
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