Does the Harman DVC-500 require a baro-dampener?
I would be coming out of the back of the stove with a 90 degree elbow, up the wall 6 feet and then another elbow through a cement wall. This is a furnished basement install. Thinking about replacing my inefficent gas log fire place with something like the Harman direct vent. Thanks
Does the Harman Dvc-500 Require a Baro-dampener?
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I think most Direct vent stoves do NOT require a baro damper, they have the exhaust blower to keep a constant draft on the stove in all weather conditions. It normally maintains constant draft.
The baro damper is for variable draft conditions caused by wind and temperature, usually hooked to a standard chimney and can pull more draft on the stove and make it burn more if very windy. It opens/closes to allow more/less draft on the stove to keep it more constant draw thru the stove and better more controlled burning.
The baro damper is for variable draft conditions caused by wind and temperature, usually hooked to a standard chimney and can pull more draft on the stove and make it burn more if very windy. It opens/closes to allow more/less draft on the stove to keep it more constant draw thru the stove and better more controlled burning.