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4.6 Operational problems – troubleshooting
Seek advice from a suitably qualified chimney & stove specialist
Operation troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Action
Low flue draught
Consult your stove installer
Difficulty getting the fire alight
and
keeping it burning well
Use dry seasoned hardwood.
Wet wood
(Less than 20% moisture content)
(Over 20% moisture content)
Poor burning control
Flue draught high
Consult your stove installer
Burning time is short
Wet wood
Use dry seasoned hardwood.
(Over 20% moisture content)
(Less than 20% moisture content)
Heat output too high. (Over
firing).
Flue draught high
Consult your stove installer
Air controls set too high
Reduce output by closing air control.
Flue draught low
Consult your stove installer
Low heat output
Wet wood
Use dry seasoned hardwood.
(Over 20% moisture content)
(Less than 20% moisture content)
Flue draught high
Consult your stove installer
Excessive fuel being used
Do not use unsuitable wood such
Wood too dry
as constructional timber or pallets.
Only use dry seasoned hardwood
with less than 20% moisture content.
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