Outside Air Source?

[Greenleaf]

Popular for airtight wood burners. I dont see discussion concerning the topic of outside air source for coal heating applications. Perhaps I have missed it (??)

Is that not a thing for coal appliances? I understand its not exactly easy for a vintage heater with the air supplies on the two doors but a contemporary heating appliance/air tight, with the only air source the intake at rear of the firebox. That seems to be warranted ( easily adapted) to such an appliance. Perhaps not. Sure would alleviate some of my issues with a seemingly air tight home.

[Rob R.]

I am not aware of any coal stoves that have a provision to directly connect to an outside air source. If I had to guess I would say it is because most coal stoves were developed long before homes were tight enough to even worry about adequate combustion air.

In my basement I have just have an outside air vent that drops down about a foot from the floor.

[nut]

I am not aware of any coal stoves that have a provision to directly connect to an outside air source. If I had to guess I would say it is because most coal stoves were developed long before homes were tight enough to even worry about adequate combustion air.

In my basement I have just have an outside air vent that drops down about a foot from the floor.

Do you feel cold air coming into the basement through the pipe? Does it drop the surrounding temperature?

[Rob R.]

I ended the vent in a 5 gallon pail for a thermal trap. It is a bit cooler in that corner, but it is just an area we use for storage.

[nut]

I ended the vent in a 5 gallon pail for a thermal trap. It is a bit cooler in that corner, but it is just an area we use for storage.

I never heard of the 5 gallon pail method. Would it be beneficial to terminate it near the stove to keep the path direct?