Why does smoke come out of my wood burner?
A common cause of this is that you are burning the wrong fuel. When it comes to firewood, you should only ever use fuel with a moisture content of 20% or less. This is because wood with a high moisture content creates more smoke as it burns away the water still inside.
Can you leave a log burner overnight?
The safest option is to fully extinguish your stove fire when you go to bed at night. Fire hazards aside, leaving your fire slowly smouldering overnight will mean it produces a lot more smoke than if you were there to keep it running efficiently.
How big of a burner do you need for a smokehouse?
If a smokehouse is the size of a refrigerator you will need a stronger electrical burner (5000 W). Another burner can be easily added, too. Besides burners, many other devices (thermostat, control lamps, outside lamps, blower, smoke generator etc.) need 115 volts and you will probably end up needing 115 v and 230 v AC.
How is temperature controlled in a smokehouse burner?
To control and maintain the temperature when burning wood is difficult, especially when using a smaller smokehouse. Here, the fire pit design will be a key to the success and great location with air controlling dampers will play a crucial role. The fire pit design is covered in details in the chapter on fire pits.
Why are gas burners used in commercial smokers?
Gas is the cheapest energy and that is why it is used in commercial smokers and other kitchen equipment. Gas burners are easy to control and are able to supply huge amounts of heat. On a downside they present a few safety problems. There are basically two types of gas:
What to do if your oil burner won’t fire?
If the burner oil burner does not fire up, there is a problem with the thermostat or the 24V thermostat circuit. You may need to change the 24V transformer or the thermostat. If the burner fires up but goes off on reset again, Check for a bad flame, bad firing, dirty nozzle, electrodes, oil leak at the nozzle adapter, blocked combustion air
If a smokehouse is the size of a refrigerator you will need a stronger electrical burner (5000 W). Another burner can be easily added, too. Besides burners, many other devices (thermostat, control lamps, outside lamps, blower, smoke generator etc.) need 115 volts and you will probably end up needing 115 v and 230 v AC.
Gas is the cheapest energy and that is why it is used in commercial smokers and other kitchen equipment. Gas burners are easy to control and are able to supply huge amounts of heat. On a downside they present a few safety problems. There are basically two types of gas:
To control and maintain the temperature when burning wood is difficult, especially when using a smaller smokehouse. Here, the fire pit design will be a key to the success and great location with air controlling dampers will play a crucial role. The fire pit design is covered in details in the chapter on fire pits.
Why do I get black smoke from my oil burner?
See OIL BURNER NOISE SMOKE ODORS for details. If you see black soot and debris on top of your boiler, furnace, or water heater, or BLACK SOOT STAINS on CEILINGS or WALLS [photo] in the boiler room, furnace room, or living area, the cause could be a poorly-operating heating system that needs prompt attention.
