You talking about driving the trailer load of splits down the highway to dry them off We have that up here too LOL
Yep, it was a reference to the Nashville guy on one of his threads... If our wood isn't dry enough, we tell them and they can decide if they still want it. Most can't get in their head to be 1 yr ahead, much less 3...
I’ve actually done it myself, mostly for haha’s. I load by hand and usually in advance paying attention to the weather. Once had a pop up shower that wetted the top layer. Took it for a six mile jog down the highway just to dry it off
Since my average wind speed is 15 mph I never thought I needed a fan.. I do know that below 0 temps can slow drying process
T.Jeff Veal, have you ever by chance measured the MC in splits from the same tree, some that had the fan blowing on them and some that did not (that were otherwise in like conditions)? Not that you aren't busy enough, but that would be very interesting to see results from such conditions since you're already doing the fan thing.
With my bundle wood inventory shrinking at an alarming rate I've considered getting a small solar generator (Harbor Freight special) to run a couple small box fans blowing on the stacks. Wondering if its worth the investment and time or a waste of time and money. With my other work and recent health issues I haven't restocked much at all. I WON'T put green wood in bundles.
For bundles, you'd have more narrow splits, so, it would dry much faster, I would think. FWIW, Google provided this below concerning using a fan. = Yes, blowing air on firewood with a fan significantly speeds up drying (seasoning) by helping moisture evaporate and move away from the wood, especially when combined with proper stacking and low humidity, making the process much more efficient than just letting it sit. Fans help circulate air through the logs, removing humid air and promoting faster moisture loss, just like in commercial kilns. How it works Airflow: Fans move air over and through the wood stack, continuously replacing humid air with drier air, which accelerates evaporation. Increased Surface Area: Splitting wood exposes more surface area, and fans help dry that larger area faster. Conditions: For best results, aim for low humidity, adequate sunlight, and keep the wood off the ground with space between logs for air to circulate. Tips for using fans Stack Properly: Arrange logs loosely, leaving gaps for air to flow through all sides. Use in Combination: A fan works great with a dehumidifier indoors or as part of a setup with gable vents for outdoor drying. Consider Exhaust: If using indoors, running an exhaust fan to pull humid air out of the room helps even more. Placement: Position fans to create continuous airflow through the stack, even a standard box fan can make a big difference
Thanks for that tidbit Bill. A visit to harbor Freight may be in my near future. Having taken on a few new accounts and not put up enough fresh inventory to dry I'm stressing over having dry enough wood ready. The cold December here hasn't helped, only with sales. I did roughly 2500 bundles last year not counting smoker wood.
WOW. That is a lot, wasn't aware you are up to that level. I'd be worried, too. We have had hardly any winter here, it has been another warm one. And nothing in sight for the next ten days. This is, typically, the coldest part of the year. But, I have seen February be delayed winter!
