Q：Hello,Ive got another quick question. I’ve done my first burn with pellets and wood but I’m getting a lot of smoke with the wood. I used some died kindling but it’s smoked up a storm and it stinks. What is the best wood for the wood stove? Can I use wood chunks? Also does it need to be fuel pellets or can I used premium grill pellets? Most of them are make maple cherry, pecan, hickory etc. Thank you.

A：

Best wood: Any dry, well-air-dried hardwood or softwood is suitable. The wood pieces simply need to be dry and fit properly into the firebox.

Wood pellets: Please use softwood heating pellets rather than premium barbecue pellets. Barbecue pellets are designed for cooking and may have different burning characteristics – they typically produce more ash or can block the combustion chamber. If using a new batch of pellets, be sure to test them first; never use them directly for an overnight burn.

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