How Do Air Controls On Stove’s Work ?

How Do Air Controls On Stove’s Work ? Control the air to your stove correctly for efficiency

After starting the fire and closing the door, adjust the air vents on the wood stove to control airflow. If the vents are completely or partially closed, oxygen supply may be insufficient, which could cause the fire to extinguish.

The vents should remain open unless intentionally putting out the fire. Opening the vents fully increases airflow and causes the wood to burn at a faster rate.

Once the fire is established, the primary or bottom vents are typically closed without extinguishing the fire. The secondary or top vents can then regulate oxygen flow; these may be gradually reduced as the fire burns to optimize heat output while conserving wood.

Closing down the air vents too soon into the fire can cause the fire to go out.

The adjustment of stove vents varies according to the specific model in use; typically, the bottom vents can be closed while the top vents are utilized to regulate the combustion rate of the wood.

It is important to note that closing these vents prematurely during a fire may extinguish it. As each wood burning stove operates differently, it requires careful observation and experience to master effective vent management.

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