🔥 How to Build a Smokeless Fire in a Wood Burning Stove 🔥

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[@dianaolsen6238]

That was a great help David as I struggle with my fires, thank you! I've also been saving my dryer sheets to use as fuel starter.

[@LDSPrepper]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm excited to hear how this smokeless method works for you.

[@magua1368]

Dave, Julio here from Southern Indiana. It's off subject but, just wanted to let you know that my Royal Berkey is almost 2 years old now and still going strong! I bought the four black filters for it and had the water tested as soon as I had ran a few gallons through it. I'll let you know I just had it tested again last week after 3,000 gallons or so, and the test came back exactly the same from our health department. They asked me again "where did you get that water from"? I told them "God brought it to me".

[@LDSPrepper]

That is awesome! I bet my life on Berkey's quality. Thank you for the update. www.LDSPrepperStore.com

[@dianaolsen6238]

😁👏👏

[@montymyler1623]

I miss my wood burning stove we had in our previous home. It was SO efficient. It was a split level home and you could sit in your shorts and teeshirt while it was -10 F outside in Minnesota.

[@LDSPrepper]

We've found there is a different kind of heat from a wood stove than from a furnace. I don't know what it is but wood heat seems "warmer". If that makes sense.

[@montymyler1623]

@@LDSPrepper you make the flame kind of dance in slow motion by dampening the intake air. It’s just so relaxing to watch in the dark.

[@patryott2468]

If you are burning vintage wood paneling, you may be burning formaldyhyde. They used to preserve wood paneling with it.

[@halilapanigada1344]

Amazing! It works! Thank you!

[@valoriesmith8875]

I use an ecofan, but in the large living room it does not perform very well. Also ordered the kindling splitter you demoed and so glad to learn of it. Thank you! A new concept to me this upside down fire. Will try it tonight.

[@LDSPrepper]

Please come back here and let us know how the upside down method works for you.

[@valoriesmith8875]

@@LDSPrepper The upside down fire start method worked beautifully in my fireplace insert! I stacked the wood/paper as you said, lit it, and just closed the door as recommended for what is (I think) this 35 yr old insert. Did not mess with the door as you did and it still burned down properly. I could see a little smoke in there as it started up (probably because I did not slowly close down the air intake as you did) but there is not an issue with smoke escaping from this insert. I just wonder if there is a possibility of pieces of the lit paper floating up and out of the chimney since it isn't blocked by the pile of wood.

[@LDSPrepper]

@@valoriesmith8875 Outstanding! Thank you for the report and for trusting me and giving this a try.

[@joycetompkins3680]

What did you use to start the fire? I am in the process of getting my wood stove installed so I am a total newbie to this! And the info on the wood splitter was extremely helpful...thank you!

[@LDSPrepper]

I use a propane torch amzn.to/3lZWE0H

[@joycetompkins3680]

@@LDSPrepper thank you!!

[@mylightofhope]

That's a lot of paper and kindling! Does it require more of that because it's "upside down"? Couldn't help but think of your "frugal" comment, I don't use near that much when I start mine, but I do it the opposite. I don't usually have smoke coming into my house either if I have the side door mostly closed or closed all the way and open the bottom door in front. But maybe that's a unique feature with my stove as I know all don't have multiple doors.

[@LDSPrepper]

Excellent question. Today I lit my fire with about 1/2 of what I used in the video and it worked great. I think I was just stuffing items in the stove to give me the time I needed to explain the process on the video. Be frugal, use only what you need for sure.

[@mylightofhope]

@@LDSPrepper lol, ok good deal!

[@icerman855]

Nice! What kind of stove is that? Would you recommend it over any others?

[@LDSPrepper]

This is an Englander brand stove. I would recommend this stove or one like it that has a blower and well insulated. It is very economical to run and heats our house well. heatredefined.com/

[@melaniewhite3300]

It's like building an upside-down fire!! 😍

[@cadser0engco]

Great video. I see the powerless fans, however you mention another fan running. Where is that ?

[@DavidSmith3750]

I run a box fan with 20X20X1 filter on the back it removes ash and smoke I don’t get the dust in my house it’s wonderful I use eco fans on stove top first I’ve seen with them attached to the pipe. More room on top for cooking love that idea TU I use 1/3 amt paper though not colored it causes build up I have use his method upside down works well THANKYOU

[@lindamoses3697]

My furnace went out. It was a week before it was fixed. I used two crockpots filled with water and my daughters food dehydrater for heat. It kept the pipes from freezing.

[@ibethbennettlease6962]

Great video!!

[@TinyHomeCookingwithSherlei]

Is it smokeless outside? I’m asking as my neighbor is very close and I get smoked out of my rv whenever he lights his stove

[@LDSPrepper]

Excellent question. Yes, because the fire gets hot so fast there is very little or no smoke every time I light my fire.

[@TinyHomeCookingwithSherlei]

Thank you hope he utilizes this easy fix for both of us

[@katrinagarland5219]

What brank of wood stove is this? It is the exact size I'm looking for (and size glass, etc). Thanks

[@maryadjalal5435]

Thank you so much for these informative videos

[@LDSPrepper]

I'm glad you are enjoying them.

[@kennyp507]

Neat, I'm envious that your running 2 stoves based off your videos with different wall surrounds, about how much wood do you go through a year?

[@riconjos]

The heat of the top initial fire makes the wood below to start releasing flammable “wood gas”, as it reaches 400-600 F, and this gas ignites completely/efficiently with no smoke, once it reaches the flames above. Then, the chimney, with its “chimney effect” assures a complete combustion of these gases (excuse my english)

[@LDSPrepper]

Well said. Thank you for the explanation.

[@Junzar56]

Why do I think get the marshmallows and coat hangers when I see this? Oh- a tip for baking in a Dutch oven- use canning rings on the bottom of a Dutch oven, set your cake pan or loaf pan on that. It creates a layer of air under what ever you are baking and you get a better result.

[@LDSPrepper]

Excellent recommendations. Thank you for sharing.

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

Awsome, thanks for sharing this tip.

[@LDSPrepper]

You are welcome. Thank you for viewing and commenting.

[@danielgrubb9668]

Be sure to buy a battery-operated CO monitor if you use a wood stove. Also, if you are going to burn waste paper, you’re going to have more build-up in your pipe. I use lint from my dryer.

[@TheSuccessfulEmerald]

Be careful using dryer lint if you use dryer sheets. They're full of chemicals which can, in turn, cause build up in your pipe (or affect the catalytic combustor if you have a fireplace insert with one).

[@GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves]

God Bless you Jesus Saves Aw beautifull pic of you and youre wife in the end ,i believe you helped a lot of people who have a wood burning stove ,with this Video 📜

[@s.m.o.d.7707]

The method I always used was to crack open a window for the first five minutes. The cold outside air wants to move in, so it gets the air in the chimney moving the right direction. It smokes more initially, but all the smoke goes up the chimney.

[@LDSPrepper]

Excellent. We use to do that to but the paper was at the bottom with kindling then tinder then fuel on top. We found this "upside down" method is 100% smokeless every time.

[@dianaolsen6238]

That has helped for me too!

[@nickguthrie9309]

When you close that window,the combustion air comes from other leaks in the house OR do you have a dedicated pipe leading to the stove's intake

[@SonsOfThunder229]

How long would this specific fire last, 8 hours or less?

[@seoulkidd1]

What model of stove are you using

[@bobcole3852]

Where is your blower? Our Drolet has an option for one, but it fits on the back near the bottom of the firebox and I assume blows sideways.

[@ssh0111]

Dave - good video. Question: how do you supplement heat in a one floor ranch that has HVAC natural gas and no chimney? I have an emergency kerosene heater and some electric space heaters.

[@LDSPrepper]

Our house has a HVAC propane system. We keep the thermostat at 65 F degrees which keeps our pipes from freezing but we heat our house with this high efficiency wood stove. This way we can store wood and propane. I like having multiple sources of heat in Idaho. That is how we supplement our HVAC.

[@ProlificInvention]

I would highly recommend what's called a Chinese Diesel air heater. I supplement the heat in my home with one, and also heat my entire garage with one as well. They are cheap, efficient, convenient, and efficient.

[@LDSPrepper]

@@ProlificInvention I'm glad it has worked well for you. I did a quick check and watched several videos from people who have regretted buying the cheap Chinese heater. I'm glad you found a working solution for yourself.

[@ProlificInvention]

@@LDSPrepper If you looked longer there are thousands of videos on them with many positive experiences. I have ran 1 of mine for thousands of hours with zero issues. Compared to any other 15,000-30,000 BTU heater around $100-$150- they win in every category.

[@dsciarrino3663]

Smoke is Good.

[@joco4488]

LDS Prepper.... Mormons ARE the original preppers! Like saying wet water LOL. Thanks for great vid.

[@jackkat8825]

That stove is overstuffed

[@mountainfunguy5657]

OMG that’s over kill on the paper; I’ve been making fires to heat home for 40 years, using overnight cold coals and lighter fluid, burning scrap paper along the way

[@ObamaoZedong]

You have the fans positioned incorrectly. They need to be drawing cool air over the fins.

[@tropicalco2339]

First time I've ever seen anyone use disposable gloves to load their fireplace

[@tinaoertle1525]

I was told that too much paper will cause buildup in your stove pipe. I have always kept my paper use to a minimum.

[@jasone3962]

How do we know that it was actually smokeless if we didn't see outside?

[@Granite_Gunsmith]

This is great except burning paper is a great way to start a chimney fire.

[@LDSPrepper]

If this would cause a chimney fire you need to take better care of cleaning your chimney.

[@Granite_Gunsmith]

@@LDSPrepper creosote build up plus paper fires cause issues, when you heat with just a wood stove you learn to minimize issues. Paper is an issue.

[@pthithic]

He's sounding pretty congested

[@variniaspartacus5860]

You shouldn't burn treated wood, paper and loads of material. Always burn natural wood or logs cured for wood burners. Paper burns at much higher temperature and will build up slag in your chimney, this will cause a chimney fire. Sometimes it is crusty or flaky in texture, but often sticky or hard, like slag. Creosote deposits are often hard to remove from chimneys, and pose a serious fire hazard.

[@NpgSymboL]

Not enough paper, Needs more paper

[@AAa-qd8hb]

Needs more cow bell.

[@dave1283]

Amazing how little modern Americans know about basic things we knew as a child. And they treat this KZbinr as if he is a genius because he is on KZbin. lol Also he makes a 13 minute video project out something that takes 45 seconds. Typical of KZbinrs who love to see and hear themselves talk.

[@jimmccuny4784]

Amen

[@AnalGravey]

Why did you look up this video if you knew what you were doing? Edit:keep in mind I'm Canadian not American side note I don't own any form of fire place inside my house as I use a stove to cook

[@NpgSymboL]

@@AnalGravey😂

[@chrisshijpack5109]

😇 :-) “O clap your hands, all ye people; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”(-:❤️🔑🙏🏽 ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭47:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@LDSPrepper]

Amen!

[@Fun.time90]

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