I run my defiant at 450(side door therm), then I shut the damper and the cat runs between 1200 and 1400. Those high temps are what burn off the gases. Wet wood will definetly kill the converter as well as over heating at start up. Try to avoid letting the open flames hit the converter directly. I like to place a log just below it. I have an adjustable air opening on the side of my stove for the converter. It allows me to adjust the air intake which gives me my 1200-1400 temp control in the converter. During the season, if you have some kreosole build up, you may have to give the valve a slight turn in order to increase air flow to the converter. just my 2 cents.

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