combustion blower for a woodstove???

[bassman]

I have a woodstove that burns ok with scrap 2x4 pieces but put in a log that is a little green and it goes out ....
So .... why not cut a hole in the side and mount a small blower ???
I should add that this stove has an airwash design that is ment to keep the glass clean and thats the only air input .
I bought 2 cords of seasoned birch and it burns good whit the door cracked open 4 inches but when i go to bed I am not about to leave a fire going with the door open so I close it and the fire goes out.
even if I cut in a small hole and weld in a 2 inch pipe with a valve like a water shutoff that would let me control the airflow.
what you guys think??

shayne

 

[bassman]

It sounds like you are having chimney problems. You should be able to burn dry birch without leaving the door open. I'd worry about a blower. It sounds like a recipe for disaster!

I checked the pipe and its clear all the way up (20ft) .
I think my wood is not as seasoned as I was told it was????