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mlappin

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Re: Keeping Fire Going
« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2015, 05:30:58 AM »
I'd say the biggest thing to keep your fire going in warmer temps is a well established coal bed.
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Re: Keeping Fire Going
« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2015, 05:27:46 PM »
I switch from Hedge to smaller dry oak about 15% moisture. I run 170 damper open off at 175. Fan on at 165 off at 170.

I am going to add a small circulation pump so when temp gets to 185 it will come on and circulate water from the bottom to the top. This will only happen when demand for heat is not needed all day. Like today. This morning 42. This afternoon 75.

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Re: Keeping Fire Going
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2015, 05:42:52 AM »
I have mine set at 165-175 cut all my pieces smaller than usual and I do not load it up 4-5 pieces on nice bed of coals it goes all day with these temps and there always hot coals when I refill.. Maybe u need a place to dump some heat on mild days
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Re: Keeping Fire Going
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2015, 05:29:14 PM »
Quote from: aries9245 on March 11, 2015, 05:42:52 AM
I have mine set at 165-175 cut all my pieces smaller than usual and I do not load it up 4-5 pieces on nice bed of coals it goes all day with these temps and there always hot coals when I refill.. Maybe u need a place to dump some heat on mild days

That's what I think as well. I should probably just shut it down now.
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