England's Stove Works 28-4000 Guide D'installation Et D'utilisation page 28

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Burn hot fires.
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To maintain proper airflow, regularly remove ashes from your wood‐burning appliance
into a metal container with a cover and store outdoors.
Moisture Meter Information
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Firewood is ready at 10‐25% moisture content.
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Newly‐cut logs can have a moisture content (MC) of 80% or more, depending on species.
Since wood shrinks, and can also split, twist or otherwise change shape as it dries, most
wood is dried before being used. Air drying, or 'seasoning,' is the most common method
used for cord wood. In most parts of the United States, the minimum moisture content
that can be generally obtained in air drying is about 12 to 15 percent. Most air‐dried
material is usually closer to 20 percent moisture content when used.
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To test your firewood, simply push the pins into the wood and wait for a reading.
Remember, don't just stick the meter into the ends of your firewood. To get the most
accurate reading, split the wood and test the center. The center of the log will contain the
most moisture.
How Far Should I Drive Non‐Insulated Pins into Wood?
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To full depth if possible. However, at moisture levels below 10%, it is usually sufficient to
make good, positive contact with the wood. At higher levels of moisture and especially if
you have a steep gradient, full penetration is a must.
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