i just picked up a wood burning stove and the seller is allowing me to test burn in it for a few nights before the deal is set.
It is in my backyard with no chimney system. I started a fire with paper and small kindling. When it got going I added larger kindling and eventually medium size pieces of dry wood. When that lit, I closed the front door with the door bent fully open and the fire went out within minutes.
Would a chimney prevent that/create a better burn?
Also, there seems to be some smoke levy from the top of the unit(not the door or chimney. It looks like some of the sealer is worn away. Is there a product that people can recommende to fill/seal any imperfections in the seal?
It is in my backyard with no chimney system. I started a fire with paper and small kindling. When it got going I added larger kindling and eventually medium size pieces of dry wood. When that lit, I closed the front door with the door bent fully open and the fire went out within minutes.
Would a chimney prevent that/create a better burn?
Also, there seems to be some smoke levy from the top of the unit(not the door or chimney. It looks like some of the sealer is worn away. Is there a product that people can recommende to fill/seal any imperfections in the seal?