funky smell when lit...

[Del_]

I think it's the natural smell of the oak you are burning. Various Woods have various Aromas

 

[Jakers]

i personally hate the smell of the Bur Oak we have around here. the smoke burns my nose and eyes very badly. much prefer anything but Cottonwood or Boxelder smoke

 

[sb47]

Alright peeps, when I burn wood I get this stange acrid smell. Not a nice smokey smell, but a sharp unpleasant acrid smell. Any one know what it could be? I burn well seasoned oak. Pipe is clean, just had it done before the burn season. And if you've experienced it before, can you give me some tips? I would like my neighbors to stay friendly.

Stop eating so much chilly before you fire up the stove.

 

[bbxlr8]

First you may want to double check temps as many thermometers are variable or off - Try an IR gun - like from Harbor freight - Also, This is always the best double check for vehicles vs the gauge or sensor reading...

does not help you on the smell though