Paul61
ArboristSite Guru
I'm in my first year w/ heatmasterss5000, so far I love it can let it go 16 -18 hours and just stir coals around and it'll take back off. Really like the ash pan clean out also.
I can go for about 12 hours with a half load of softwood, & just about zero ash...just some powder!
What temp do you set your's @?
I found that the recommended 170 is better for less creosote build up, especially on the damper rod but, uses more wood needlessly?
Cheers.
Paul