stove pipe thermometer always in creosote danger range

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Sep 4, 2014
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Very rarely does my insulated stove pipe thermometer read over 300. Even when the stove top thermometer is at 650-700, For two hours or so it is in the 250 range stating creosote danger level. If this is do to my wet wood, I apologize for posting threads that come down to the same answers. I just am trying to learn all the ins and outs. Why would the pipe temp remain so low?

I have only seen it go over 300 one time when the fire was roaring at 725-750

Any info would be greatly appreciated!
 

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If its double wall stove pipe the temp will read low. The thermometer you have is for single wall pipe only. You need a probe stove pipe thermometer with requires you to drill into the pipe
 
Inside pipe temp on my double wall pipe, when measured by a magnetic thermometer, is actually 2 1/2 to 3 times the temp indicated on the thermometer. You are doing just fine with those readings.

A probe thermometer is good idea because it will register a climbing temp faster that the magnetic thermometer. It's good to know if the temp is rising quickly, an easier to tell with the probe. Then you can take action before you need to get nervous.
 
Inside pipe temp on my double wall pipe, when measured by a magnetic thermometer, is actually 2 1/2 to 3 times the temp indicated on the thermometer. You are doing just fine with those readings.

A probe thermometer is good idea because it will register a climbing temp faster that the magnetic thermometer. It's good to know if the temp is rising quickly, an easier to tell with the probe. Then you can take action before you need to get nervous.
Would I be able to use the probe I use for my smoker? Thank you for the info
 
You can use a probe for anything. Just make sure it doesn't get covered in creosote that's all.
 
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