Chimney draft problems

 
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Post by northernmainecoal » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 2:56 pm

Yes, 1 meter above the stove should work well


 
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Post by paulus » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 3:37 pm

northernmainecoal wrote:
Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 2:56 pm
Yes, 1 meter above the stove should work well
Ok, think thats a better plan

 
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Post by franco b » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 4:28 pm

The stove burning too hot when draft is high indicates that the coal fire is still getting air even though the bi-metal thermostat is closed. The stove is not as airtight as you think for that to happen.

However, because your draft is so strong an automatic barometric damper would be the best course. You could order a Field model RC for much less money from Amazon. It comes with a collar to strap on to the existing pipe, after cutting a hole in that pipe.

Cover the opening with aluminum foil if burning wood.

 
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Post by Lightning » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 9:20 pm

Also, the door on the barometric damper must be in a vertical position when at rest. Puting it at the bottom of a tee won't work.

 
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Post by paulus » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 12:33 am

franco b wrote:
Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 4:28 pm
The stove burning too hot when draft is high indicates that the coal fire is still getting air even though the bi-metal thermostat is closed. The stove is not as airtight as you think for that to happen.

However, because your draft is so strong an automatic barometric damper would be the best course. You could order a Field model RC for much less money from Amazon. It comes with a collar to strap on to the existing pipe, after cutting a hole in that pipe.

Cover the opening with aluminum foil if burning wood.
Ok thats a good idea, i m looking for the field model, thanx

 
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Post by paulus » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 1:09 am

or would an MPD also be sufficient in my case and intake no baro,,,
Because now nothing in my pipe to install the draft

 
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Post by freetown fred » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 7:36 am

I would personally try the MPD before going the baro route.


 
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Post by Lightning » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 8:57 am

freetown fred wrote:
Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 7:36 am
I would personally try the MPD before going the baro route.
Fred, he mentioned earlier that they don't allow it in his country because of the dangers with carbon monoxide. Whether or not a MPD is dangerous or not is debatable.

 
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Post by windyhill4.2 » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 9:10 am

I would go with the baro, it is a safe item to use & enhances the ease of coal burning.

Installing an illegal item in the USA might get your house insurance cancelled, but in some countries, one might be put in jail for civil disobedience.

 
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Post by paulus » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 9:22 am

Sorry, yes but dare is one type its a half moon,,, thats ok, so it is posible

 
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Post by freetown fred » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 9:26 am

Yep, ya don't want a solid one. Even though all I've ever used have enough slots/holes to prevent CO back up

 
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Post by coaledsweat » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 9:34 am

If you are going to burn wood, I recommend removing the damper and installing a proper cap for the port it is installed in. The reason being is the back of the baro plate will accumulate creosote and rendering it useless.

 
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Post by paulus » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 11:27 am

Ok, also with the steenles steel baro? Because here in belgium they sell the baro for woodburning stoves,,
But maybe they didnt know that happens,,

(Bad english) sorry

 
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Post by paulus » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 12:26 pm

another question that makes me think:

What happens with the baro if you have a minorexplotion?

 
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Post by windyhill4.2 » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 12:34 pm

paulus wrote:
Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 12:26 pm
another question that makes me think:

What happens with the baro if you have a minorexplotion?
You are not supposed to put explosive stuff in the stove :P
Baro should slam shut when the explosion happens.

The goal is to prevent doing things that will cause an explosion in your stove.
I am in my 4th season of burning coal,had no explosion yet, had a few little whooshes like a lite sneeze :)


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