I have a Lyfe Time stick burner- 20x40" cooking chamber - 2 doors - 20 x 20 firebox. I have been cutting the wood in 3-4" chunks but I need to add every 20 min or so. Would larger pieces work better?
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Absolutely. My fire box is 24x20. In warmer months I use a box that was meant for charcoal, 16x18", but I use it for splits, In that I use 16-20" cut in half. It keeps the fire more contained and hotter. In colder months I always use full size splits and no basket. -
On mine I find that pieces about 10" long, 1/4 or 1/8 split, work well, once it's up to temp and there's a good coal bed going. About the size of a tall beer can. I can get anywhere from 20-35min on average, depending on weather and what wood I'm using. Apple has great longevity, ash (one of my personal favorites) does not.Comment
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The key is finding the balance between big enough to not have to add too often, and small enough to keep the temps from getting too high. *This* is the art of running a stick burner!Comment
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