Older stoves do make a lot of creosote. I can burn 5 cord through my modern, efficient stove heating all winter and have less creosote than that, and what I do get is the powdery stuff not the glaze. Be cautious with the ash on the trees. It does boost some minerals in the soil, but it will also change soil pH. I think many of the trees like slightly acidic soil, and wood ash moves the needle toward alkaline, like lime.
Ever try those logs that say it eliminates the creosote in the chimney? Just asking. Have never done it myself but saw them at the hardware stores. Any others use them?
I never had tried those but vaguely recall seeing or reading something about it not really working. To properly clean with the brush only took about 20 mins.
This past year was probably 60-70%. I didn't have that much stocked up to season outside- maybe 5 cords, then I was selling it out of the kiln as soon as it was dry all year long. Next year I hope to have way more stocked up and seasoned
Older stoves do make a lot of creosote. I can burn 5 cord through my modern, efficient stove heating all winter and have less creosote than that, and what I do get is the powdery stuff not the glaze. Be cautious with the ash on the trees. It does boost some minerals in the soil, but it will also change soil pH. I think many of the trees like slightly acidic soil, and wood ash moves the needle toward alkaline, like lime.
I didn't know that about the ash. I'll keep an eye on it with future soil tests. Thanks!
maybe you could add a sand bank around the stove to keep heat longer
I've thought about it!
Ever try those logs that say it eliminates the creosote in the chimney? Just asking. Have never done it myself but saw them at the hardware stores. Any others use them?
I never had tried those but vaguely recall seeing or reading something about it not really working. To properly clean with the brush only took about 20 mins.
I hear you. How are wood sales going with your tree customers?
Good stuff Phil. What % of your firewood runs thru the kiln.
This past year was probably 60-70%. I didn't have that much stocked up to season outside- maybe 5 cords, then I was selling it out of the kiln as soon as it was dry all year long. Next year I hope to have way more stocked up and seasoned