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Troubleshooting
Problem
Fire difficult to
Start / Fire goes
Out
Fire burns too
Quickly
Smokes on initial
Lighting
Smokes while
Burning
Low heat output Poor quality wood
Probable Cause
Green wood / wet wood
Logs are too large
Not enough primary air
Insufficient draft
Too much draft
Excessive draft
Flue is cold
Insufficient draught
Action Recommended
Use hardwood logs
with a maximum
moisture content of 20%
Use small logs to start
The fire and once
Established use split logs
Open air control
Check the flue is not
Obstructed
Reduce the air control
Install a draft stabiliser
Burn paper and kindling
to increase heat in flue
Check the flue is not
obstructed
Use seasoned
Hardwood (this has a
Higher calorific value)
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