tm84p
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I have been running my OWB for about 3-4 weeks and I have noticed inside the firebox there is getting be a pretty good build up of a black tar-like substance with flakes of it falling off. At first i thought it might be just the paint curing or something but I am guessing now it is probably a buildup of creosote. I am heating a 2200 sq ft house that is poorly insulated. Since I only got setup with this in October I only have about 1 cord of seasoned wood and the rest is unseasoned oak, cherry, fir, and white pine. It hasn't been too cold yet so most of the day the fire is just smoldering. The question I have is first of all is it a creosote buildup and second is it something I need to worry about? When it gets colder and the fires get hotter will that buildup just burn off? Is there anything I can do about it, is it dangerous or will it mke much of difference in the long run? Any opinions or suggestions are wlcome. Tks in advance
PS I will try to upload pics of it when i get back home
PS I will try to upload pics of it when i get back home