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Woodstock Progress coaling

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by steelcity, Dec 13, 2016.

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  1. Woody Stover

    Woody Stover

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    I don't know what you want with the PH but with my straight cat I split medium (6") and medium-small(4".) No secondaries, so I can cut the air to control the burn rate, don't need big splits like a non-cat.
    I usually mix the BL with some other wood like Oak or Cherry. I'll put those in the back and bottom and put the BL on top, so the BL coals have more time to burn down by the time the load is done.
     
    Woody Stover, Dec 14, 2016
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    Pretty much what the Savage says. My Progress coals some depending on type of wood. I rake the coals to the front and give it air. Sometimes with the cat engaged and sometimes not.
     
    OhioStihl, Dec 15, 2016
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  3. Backwoods Savage

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    The 3 year plan has many purposes and yes, drying the wood is #1 but there are many more benefits to the plan.
     
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