North West Farmer
Silver Member
- Joined
- Sep 10, 2011
- Messages
- 108
- Location
- 35 miles S.W. of Portland, Oregon
- Tractor
- Farmall 560, Farmall 400, Farmall M, International 606, Oliver 77, John Deere Backhoe-300B, Bolens H16, Farmall W6
Have burned popular from time to time for firewood and I agree with the majority of comments on it being fast burning, low heat production, and is a heavy ash producer.
Have found creosote build up in the chimney a problem if the popular is not extremely well curred and the moisture content is not lower than 12 to 15 percent. If the moisture content is below 10 per cent (as indicated by my moisture tester) creosote has usually not been a problem. With higher moisture content, creosote and accompanying chimney fires are probable outcomes.
Heavy wood while wet/green, light wood when well curred and dry. In our area the wood cures quickly when split and during the dry season. Cures very slowly in large chunks and/or during the wet season. As mentioned before, is a very easy wood to split and handle with the exception of the weight while the moisture content is high.
If it is readily available and the price is right, I would use it for heating if very well curred.
Nick, North West Farmer
Have found creosote build up in the chimney a problem if the popular is not extremely well curred and the moisture content is not lower than 12 to 15 percent. If the moisture content is below 10 per cent (as indicated by my moisture tester) creosote has usually not been a problem. With higher moisture content, creosote and accompanying chimney fires are probable outcomes.
Heavy wood while wet/green, light wood when well curred and dry. In our area the wood cures quickly when split and during the dry season. Cures very slowly in large chunks and/or during the wet season. As mentioned before, is a very easy wood to split and handle with the exception of the weight while the moisture content is high.
If it is readily available and the price is right, I would use it for heating if very well curred.
Nick, North West Farmer