lots of charcoal in my osburn insert

[dave bain]

can anyone tell me why i'm getting lots of charcoal in my osburn fireplace insert. thanks

 

[Turkeyslayer]

I am no expert but I believe there are a few factors that affect the amount of charcoal, these include air pressure, draft, type of wood being burned, how well seasoned the wood you are burning is. I find during warmer weather or a rain/snow storm I get more charcoal. Also some woods such as elm, Beech, and oak seem to leave more charcoal. I also think that burning wood that is not properly seasoned leads to more charcoal. Know I don't own an osbourne insert, I have a fisher wood stove and a heritage insert. But these are some of the observations I have made through the years. I am sure some here would know a whole lot more than myself.

TS

By the way welcome to the site. Lots of good info to be had here!!!

 

[dave bain]

thanks for the welcome. your right about the wealth of info on here. the poplar was cut in early spring and most of it split at the same time although some was spilt in august so maybe it wasnt seasoned enough. some days i have no charcoal but today was bad and we had high winds so draft wasnt a problem. just have to make sure i season it a bit better. thanks again.

 

[LANNY]

welcome to as...Lanny

 

[dave bain]

thanks lanny... great site

 

[husky455rancher]

run the air intake more open or all the way open at times. im burning not so seasoned wood right now. thats how i keep the big ash chunks down.

 

[irishcountry]

Might not be such a bad thing sift it out and use it in your Weber to cook a nice think steak it will put kingsford to shame!! take care