Creasote / limit switch settings
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First post ever.....
Burning wood in a brand new Kozy King 300. Major creasote in just 3 days. I know there are a lot of factors, I just want to start by asking what my limit switch temps should be. Right now mine are 100, 140, 200.
Seems like I can't get enough fire box temp to burn right?
Does the temps need to be hotter for wood then coal?
any thoughts???
Burning wood in a brand new Kozy King 300. Major creasote in just 3 days. I know there are a lot of factors, I just want to start by asking what my limit switch temps should be. Right now mine are 100, 140, 200.
Seems like I can't get enough fire box temp to burn right?
Does the temps need to be hotter for wood then coal?
any thoughts???
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Kinda in the wrong spot here to be asking about wood burning. You need to give way more info. Chimney setup, type of wood, wet, dry, air settings, and lots of pictures.
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If anything wood would get hotter , and cool down faster . As waytoo asked , details of your fire tending routine , age of wood ,temps of stove /chimney , barometric damper? Air settings
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Where is the right spot to be asking about wood burning? I have a coal burning furnace, just wondering if anyone else has had the same thing happen to them? Maybe raise the temp in the fire box by raising the limit switch settings??? Crack open a spinner vent?
I think the wood is just sitting in the fire box smoldering, not burning hot enough. (not cold enough outside, draft blower never came on, and so on.......)
Class A chimney, dry ash and cherry wood.
I think the wood is just sitting in the fire box smoldering, not burning hot enough. (not cold enough outside, draft blower never came on, and so on.......)
Class A chimney, dry ash and cherry wood.
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Draft blower would be controlled by thermostat. If it's not coming on, it's not set high enough or not hooked up correctly. Limit switch on blower? That has nothing to do with how the wood is burning. What are your air settings? If you run us through a tending scenario it might help.
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I went and googled it. I love that stove. I have a feeling you don't have your controls in the correct configuration. Which way do you have the bypass and what is the handle on the back for?
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Do you have a barometric damper installed? How bout a manual pipe damper? Like I said, there is a lot of information to provide.
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Thats a DS stove so we know its a good stove. Im betting once you get this figured out you will be real happy with it.
Its out of my league as I never used this style. Heres a 2 page brochure on its features for those trying to help. https://dsofpa.com/wp-content/uploads/DS_Brochure ... Pub4-1.pdf
Its out of my league as I never used this style. Heres a 2 page brochure on its features for those trying to help. https://dsofpa.com/wp-content/uploads/DS_Brochure ... Pub4-1.pdf
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First of all, sorry about the spelling of creosote......
The main blower is controlled by temp, the setting on the limit switch, which would have an effect on the internal temp of the firebox.
manual damper, not using
Mark II draft monometer installed and monitored
little draft motor not coming on because it was set on 72 deg. and my house was 75 deg.
wood moisture 0%-8%
I always heard flue temps should be around 325 deg to prevent creosote from forming, my temps where lower than that.
Side note, DS stoves guy just emailed me asking more questions, they are wonderful to work with!!!!
The main blower is controlled by temp, the setting on the limit switch, which would have an effect on the internal temp of the firebox.
manual damper, not using
Mark II draft monometer installed and monitored
little draft motor not coming on because it was set on 72 deg. and my house was 75 deg.
wood moisture 0%-8%
I always heard flue temps should be around 325 deg to prevent creosote from forming, my temps where lower than that.
Side note, DS stoves guy just emailed me asking more questions, they are wonderful to work with!!!!
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Uhh, so what's the problem exactly? You built a fire when the house was warm. So it's all choked down and you got some creosote. When it gets cold , start a fire and crank it up.
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My question is:
(Refer to my first post)
My next question would be has anyone ever used or had any luck using a creosote brick, or something like that for creosote preventative maintenance?
(Refer to my first post)
My next question would be has anyone ever used or had any luck using a creosote brick, or something like that for creosote preventative maintenance?
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.08% moisture content is like kiln dried or compressed fuel bricks is that measured with a meter or wood supplier said ? Creosote removal products are all generally a gimmick , unless it's shaped like a chimney brush , wood is difficult to idle back during warm spells , wood will require the majority of air to come from load door spinners , ash door spinner just cracked enough to give a little boost to the flue gasses . This is a great stove keep,us posted with your progress ( gunna be a lot easier to control when temps drop )
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There’s an extensive thread on here about the smaller 100 model. I think he was coal only, but may be of some use.
Best way to prevent creosote is dry wood and hot fires, smaller fires may be needed untill it gets colder longer.
Best way to prevent creosote is dry wood and hot fires, smaller fires may be needed untill it gets colder longer.