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[spenclcs]

Just moved to Howell MI and have a Cozeburn 250 Outside Woodburner. Have been filling with wood for a week now and everything was fine. Last night we didn't put enough wood in and burner temp went down to 75'F. Normally it stays at ~160'F with the damper on if we fill it enough. Today I put in more wood and started a fire but the wood burner is not heating the house, we had to switch to propane. Also, the "Safe" light is no longer lit(neither is the add or low lights for the water). Any ideas on what I am doing wrong? I am very new to outdoor woodburning and the Cozeburn system.

[hondaracer2oo4]

Welcome!

  It is hard for the stove to come up to temp while there is a high heat load demand. When it is very cold out(which I assume it is today where you are) this problem is compounded by the fact that the fan or damper(whichever your stove has) brings in FRIGID air to feed the fire. When the stove gets up to around 150 or higher it shouldn't have any problem being able to sustain itself and reheating the return water from the house. I would do just what you have done. Turn on your backup heat system in the home to take the load off of the stove. Let the stove come up to temp and then put it back online. I would continue to run your pump though in these cold temps so as to not risk freezing a line. Also most of us run 180-185 degrees in cold weather. Much easier to heat the home and prevents condensation in the firebox which can lead to rusting issues. I would suggest setting your aquastat higher than the 160.

[Scott7m]

 

[spenclcs]

Thank you. I did the below and "safe" light is back on with a good fire. I'm such a novice but I'm learning quickly. It's very intimidating at first but I'm getting there. thanks again.

Welcome!

  It is hard for the stove to come up to temp while there is a high heat load demand. When it is very cold out(which I assume it is today where you are) this problem is compounded by the fact that the fan or damper(whichever your stove has) brings in FRIGID air to feed the fire. When the stove gets up to around 150 or higher it shouldn't have any problem being able to sustain itself and reheating the return water from the house. I would do just what you have done. Turn on your backup heat system in the home to take the load off of the stove. Let the stove come up to temp and then put it back online. I would continue to run your pump though in these cold temps so as to not risk freezing a line. Also most of us run 180-185 degrees in cold weather. Much easier to heat the home and prevents condensation in the firebox which can lead to rusting issues. I would suggest setting your aquastat higher than the 160.

[hondaracer2oo4]

Glad you got it figured out. This site will help ease the learning curve.

[Roger2561]

And, we've all been there.  Firing up a new heating system for the first time is a bit unnerving.  Over time you'll learn what works for your application and what doesn't.  Once you get it figured out, you'll hit the AHA! mode and then it gets much easier and then you'll say to yourself "why did I wait so long to buy this thing".  Anyway, continued good luck and stay warm.  Roger