7) Fuel consumption
When pieces of wood with a high caloric value are used and the fire is fed correctly, it will take only a few minutes for
water to begin simmering inside the cooking pot. For a permanent burn time of half an hour, you will need approx.
0.150 kg of dry wood, which is sufficient to produce a few liters of hot water.
8) What to do in case of excessive smoke
The cause for unusually strong smoke development will most likely be moisture in the fuel. If the fuel is moist, the
drying and degassing phase will be longer until the fuel catches fire. Make sure to wait until the smoke dissipates and
flames are formed, before adding more fuel to the fire.
You can accelerate the flames by clearing some of the air openings on the grate with a small stick.
If the
Firepot
is fuelled for a prolonged period of time (approx. 1 hour), the embers may compact until the oxygen
supply (primary air flow) via the grate openings is no longer sufficient, and particularly moist fuel will then take much
longer to ignite. Make sure to clear some of the air openings on the grate to ensure proper air flow. The fuel will then
ignite much more readily, and smoke development will decrease significantly.
9) Cooldown after use
Leave the
Firepot
to cool down for several minutes after use, but remove the cooking pot for the cooldown period.
Pour some water into the
Firepot
in short intervals until there is no audible fizzling and no more water vapor is for-
med. Ensure that all the ashes are cold and can be disposed of.
10) Cleaning the
Firepot
Once the device has cooled down completely, you only need to 'quick clean' the device on location with a dry or wet
cleaning cloth. Later at home, you can simply put your
Firepot
into the dishwasher for proper cleaning. You can
use scrubbing pads (Akopaz) to remove any residual soot.
