Too much wood, or too much draft?

How does that apply to a Heritage stove problem?

 

Verify this MC yourself, with a meter, on randomly selected splits, that are then resplit so that you can immediately check moisture in the middle...kiln dried wood is NOTORIOUS for not being under 20% MC clear through...the wood temp is raised just long enough to meet state rules for being able to transport firewood without restrictions...almost nobody kiln dries long enough to really dry the wood out (other than on surface) because it is a very expensive process to truly dry it to under 20% through...so taking measurements from the outer surface means nothing.
There is a thread on another site right now where the OP got a load of kiln dried that turned out to be wet, the seller apologized, made lots of excuses, exchanged the wood for "guaranteed dry" but it is still just the same as the first load.

 

LOL, besides that all of them dont i believe.

 

I'm paying significantly more for a cord of his kiln dried, vs a cord of his 'seasoned'. He won't guarantee moisture content below 20 on the seasoned, which is funny to me, but says it's below 20 for the kiln.

I'm expecting to see near 0 on the outside, and around 18 on the inside. If it's above 20 on the inside, I'll probably bring it up with him. He knows I need wood to burn NOW.

It's coming from a local business that's been around for a while. I live in a pretty rural area of New Hampshire, and these small businesses rely on their reputation to continue to make it. I'd be surprised if his kiln dried wood is unburnable, because of the flack he'd take, which would rapidly spread throughout local area.

But I'm gonna be pizzED if he dumps a cord of wet wood in my driveway.

 

I wonder why would they use CAT technology if all you get is 8 hours of heat.That's no better than their traditional stoves.They need to go back to the planning board.More money for no improvement.

 

You could also invest in Northern Idaho Energy Logs which are the best of the compressed hardwood blocks I've come across.They burn hotter than cordwood.Just don't use too many at once. Did you check to see if your stove has those air holes at the base of the stove ?If they're there stuff them with foil to reduce air into the stove.

 

Not sure about NH but but VT across river requires wood to be under 20% to get LYE heat dollars

 

Is it supposed to ?

 

I guess I just assumed so, since that is what OP is asking about...

 

Thanks for sharing this info. I always wondered why my damper didn't do a damm thing. That explains it.

 

With the "Storms" we've had down my way, just below you by maybe 15 miles, there is down wood everyplace begging to be cut up and carried away. You may have similar up there? I've getting my saw out just to clear the down stuff around the edges of my property. Some pine in there, but let it dry a couple years and it's great kindling.

The weather man is saying very low temps by later in the week. You'll be giving your stove a workout then!