I'm running a Tarm Solo MB55 for the first time this winter and I ran into an unexpected turn of events.
With a good bed of coals, and the boiler temp at 140-180, my flue temp will skyrocket into to 700's.
It was these last few days and all this gusty wind. If my bottom draft is open just the tinyest bit. A sustained gust of wind will draw the fire right of the box and barely touch the temperature. But that freight train just pulls the flames right on up. This can happen in less than a minute.
Then the wind is gone....
And all that heat comes slamming back down into the firebox door. Insert large puff of smoke.
Now I can truley appreciate why those doors have those heavy latching handles.
So I think my chimney is too tall but of course other experiences of the group are definately appreciated.
8" diameter Flue and lets say 42' of chimney
Normally I do ok but these gusty 15-20mph winds have been brutal.
Help
With a good bed of coals, and the boiler temp at 140-180, my flue temp will skyrocket into to 700's.
It was these last few days and all this gusty wind. If my bottom draft is open just the tinyest bit. A sustained gust of wind will draw the fire right of the box and barely touch the temperature. But that freight train just pulls the flames right on up. This can happen in less than a minute.
Then the wind is gone....
And all that heat comes slamming back down into the firebox door. Insert large puff of smoke.
Now I can truley appreciate why those doors have those heavy latching handles.
So I think my chimney is too tall but of course other experiences of the group are definately appreciated.
8" diameter Flue and lets say 42' of chimney
Normally I do ok but these gusty 15-20mph winds have been brutal.
Help
