Englander 30 burn Question

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iceisasolid

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Jan 3, 2011
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North Central Idaho
Greetings,

I have been noticing that about 1 month ago, the airflow in the NC 30 seems to be different in the way the flames dance (sounds pretty kooky already). They seem to be exposed an abberant air current that wasn't there before. I have also noticed that where I used to not be able to hear much of the air moving, I am now hearing more airmoving. I have match tested the welds that I can reach and smoke only seems to be going into the intake in the rear. I have not really been able to reach 700 degrees + but my wood currently is good dry stuff that has been dry for at least 1 year. I cleaned the chimney- barely any creosote. The fiber board is intact, all the burn tubes are clean and secure, the gasket is tight, the door closes well, the stove pipe/chimney joints are intact. The temps in the morning/night have been in the 30s to 40s.

Is this spring burning or a sx of a problem I should speak with ESW about?

As always, input is appreciated.

Cheers,

Ray
 
Well, I would do a dollar bill test on the door just to be sure, but keep in mind that we're in the shoulder season here and draft is pretty different. It's probably just normal shoulder season blah burning.

Though use a bright light and mirror and inspect some of the interior welds if you can.
 
If you don't have any leaks on the stove, your wood is good and no blockage in the chimney, then I can think of two things. One is to check to see if the cap or cleanout at the bottom of your chimney/liner may be off or open - that will kill your draft. Second is just lack of draft due to shoulder season temps.

Good luck,
Bill
 
Dumb question -

What's your out door temps? and humidity?

Please realize as the outdoor temps rise, the draft WILL be weaker than the winter- I.E. The greater the temp. between the indoor and outdoor temps, the greater the draft. It is an adverse effect. Say it's 50 outside and 65 inside, the stove will draft POORER than when it's 30 outside. AND when it's damp, it's just another strike agent you - more "humid" the denser/heavier the air is; the more the draft has to overcome..
 
Sounds like your 30 has some sort of a BK inferiority complex. Give her a load of prime hickory splits and sit in front of her a couple nights a week. Tell her she IS the king. The heavy breathing should subside. Or maybe it is just the difference in seasonal draft. No harm done in calling ESW with a question.
 
I fixed the problem...
The cement boards warped and didn't fit together correctly. I used one of my original ones to bridge the gap and place the other 2 all the way against the sides. Now the fire moves toward the front of the stove and seems to burn better.

Thanks for the input.
 
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