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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Fire Wood => Topic started by: ST98 on April 18, 2014, 05:05:52 AM

Title: Red pine
Post by: ST98 on April 18, 2014, 05:05:52 AM

Good morning, any folks burn Red Pine or Virginia Pine.  I can cut up a few cord of each for nothing and was just wondering if anyone had any experience.  As much as I enjoy wasting my time I don't want to sit on 8 cord of wood that's a pain to burn.

Thanks

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: BoilerHouse on April 18, 2014, 08:06:55 AM

We have a fair bit of Red Pine in my area.  It burns well, it burns quick, but it does not throw off a lot of lasting heat.  OK for a wood stove, it will produce fast heat on a cool fall morning.  For an OWB, same work and less return than some of the better species.  I would burn it if it was delivered to my boiler.  Not sure I would want to invest too much work into it though.

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: fireboss on April 18, 2014, 08:15:46 AM

I burned pine and spruce all winter with 12 hr burn time with no prob . I have tree guys bring it to me all cut up for free,! Free is for me

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: Jwood on April 18, 2014, 08:31:11 AM

Free is good plus you always need bonfire wood, at least I do! Then you don't have to feel guilty burning your good wood.

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: Big Wood on April 18, 2014, 05:30:42 PM

Wood is wood when you are running an out door wood furnace in spring and summer I'll run anything now that I am getting ready to heat the above ground pool

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: Jwood on April 18, 2014, 05:41:34 PM

That's a very good point big wood no need for all the super BTU wood this time of year!

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: MattyNH on April 18, 2014, 08:39:29 PM

Nothing wrong with burning pine.. I will say though..In the warm weather.. Pine doesn't keep the the hot coals like hardwood does..But hey if your getting it for free..Take it!..

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: TheBoiler on April 19, 2014, 08:32:29 PM

Pine and Aspen is all I have.

Title: Re: Red pine
Post by: lindnova on April 22, 2014, 11:11:02 AM

I have burnt it. It doesn't have the btu' of oak, but will keep you warm.  If you have easy access use it.  I mix some elm or oak in with it to hold coals better.