Will SmartBurn work in a Potbelly stove or wood combustion kitchen stove?
Yes. But these stoves tend to run very hot. SmartBurn will certainly work effectively but its life may not be as long.To ensure the maximum life from the SmartBurn you may like place it in the ‘ash-pan’ and sit it in ash to stop it from tipping.Some people further protect the SmartBurn from extreme heat by placing a paving brick (firebrick) over it. Will SmartBurn work better if I make my fire “Super” hot? No! No! No! If the fire is “roaring hot” SmartBurn will not last as long – depending on the high temperatures generated, it may only last a few days. SmartBurn prefers a lower temperature to clean the chimney flue and firebox over a longer period of time, rather than give a ‘super fast’ clean if made super hot. Try and place it in the ‘coolest’ part of the firebox – preferably to one side.
