What are the knobs for on your wood burning stove?

Controls the amount of air that enters the stove through the primary air vent below the stove's firebox.. The primary air mixes with the wood gases and burns creating a flame.

- Closing this knob will reduce the amount of air entering the stove, slowing the burn rate.

- Opening the knob will increase the amount of air, causing the stove to burn hotter.

Secondary air knob:

Controls the amount of air that enters the stove through the secondary air vents, which are usually located at the top or back of the stove.

- Closing the knob will reduce the burn rate and heat output.

- Opening the knob will increase the amount of air entering the stove, causing the stove to burn hotter and cleaner.

Damper / Bypass Knob:

- The damper knob is used to control the draft by adjusting the size of the opening at the top of the stove.

- More draft means a faster burn rate, while less draft means a slower burn rate.

- When starting a fire, the damper should be opened wide (fully pulled out).

- Once the fire has established, the damper should be adjusted to maintain the desired burn rate:

-- Fully open for maximum heat output

-- Half open for moderate heat output

-- ¾ closed for low heat output

-- Fully closed for simmering

Flue damper:

- Controls the flow of smoke and gases out of the stove and up the chimney.

- Closing this knob will slow the draft, causing the stove to burn hotter and produce less smoke.

- Opening this knob will increase the draft, causing the stove to burn cooler and produce more smoke.