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Stax

Stax

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Dec 22, 2010
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My thermometers came in just the other day. As suggested by my manual, I purchased the Rutland Stove Thermometer 701. Placed it on the doors. I also picked up a Raytek MT6 Infrared Thermometer. I got the Rutland for like $15 from Ace & the Raytek for $55 from Amazon. Do not buy the $30 Ryobi from Home Depot. It is garbage. The Raytek is similar to a Fluke (good brand) but cheaper in cost.

I remember a discussion regarding heat & magnets in another thread. On the back label, it states that magnets lose their attraction when exposed to temps + 800. It also states that the 701 isn't designed for double wall pipe. I sent an e-mail to Travis today inquiring about my stove's optimal performance range. He e-mailed back 400-550 degrees. Mental note filed.

Had fun playing with the Raytek today.
 

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The IR's are good for more than reading temperatures in various parts of the stove. You can also find some areas of heat loss in your home. You can also find out that the temperature of your deck or sidewalk can reach temperatures well over 100 degrees in the summer. I've sometimes wondered about certain females, but that is another story.
 
Backwoods Savage said:
The IR's are good for more than reading temperatures in various parts of the stove. You can also find some areas of heat loss in your home. You can also find out that the temperature of your deck or sidewalk can reach temperatures well over 100 degrees in the summer. I've sometimes wondered about certain females, but that is another story.
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Dennis, your mind is in the gutter!
 
No, not so! But I do still appreciate some of the finer things in life.
 
My Oslo heats my home said:
Backwoods Savage said:
The IR's are good for more than reading temperatures in various parts of the stove. You can also find some areas of heat loss in your home. You can also find out that the temperature of your deck or sidewalk can reach temperatures well over 100 degrees in the summer. I've sometimes wondered about certain females, but that is another story.
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Dennis, your mind is in the gutter!
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I can just see you pointing your IF thermo now, you dirty dog LOL
 
I also have a Raytek infrared thermometer. I use for all sorts of things like checking trailer hubs and brakes. I can check to see how hot my air cooled motorcyles run and I also used to trouble shoot why the electric fan on my wifes van didn't come on when it should have. turned out to be a bad gauge sending unit and nothing related to the fan circut. Yes they are very usefull.
 
My Oslo heats my home said:
Backwoods Savage said:
The IR's are good for more than reading temperatures in various parts of the stove. You can also find some areas of heat loss in your home. You can also find out that the temperature of your deck or sidewalk can reach temperatures well over 100 degrees in the summer. I've sometimes wondered about certain females, but that is another story.
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Dennis, your mind is in the gutter!
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I've found that if you keep it in the gutter, when you actually need it you know where to find it.... ;-)


Scott
 
Ive always wondered why stoves didnt come with them...kind of like having a stick shift without a tach. Can it be done, yes i have, did i later add one, yes.

One dutchwest i saw had a spot for one, built in. Todd made one that looks like it belongs, woodstock ought to take nitice of. Blaze king has the cat probe...

I figure it would look better then some standard unit , make it look like it belongs. Probably wouldnt have questions of lines in a manual on where to place. Seems this technology has lagged behind.
 
Of note with the Rutland 701, they are made both here in the USA and in China. I've only seen the Made in USA ones at Aubuchon Hardware, but at Tractor Supply and Home Depot it's been the Made in China ones. I emailed Rutland and found out that they do make the exact same 701 here and in China and they "only make them in China when demand is really high." But it seems more like they only sell the Made in China ones at box stores. That said, Aubuchon wants $16 and Tractor Supply only wants $12. I'll be spending $16 on mine and will buy it in person to make sure it is Made in USA.
 
I just picked up a magnetic Imperial "Burn Indicator". Made in China and looks just like the Rutland except color.
I don't know where I'll use it though. Equinox has double wall stainless stove pipe. Maybe I'll sit it on top for a rough idea.
Clydesdale doesn't have an exposed area that is the fire box unless I put it under the top decorative grate and look through the slots.
 

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are rutland stoves generally the best for our purposes?
I'm looking to get one for the stove top and chimney (single wall)
 
Joe...If I knew of the option I would have went USA too. Mhris...I would put one on both. On the top of the Equinox and through the slots for the Clydesdale. Hass...do you mean Rutland stove thermometers?
 
Stax said:
Joe...If I knew of the option I would have went USA too. Mhris...I would put one on both. On the top of the Equinox and through the slots for the Clydesdale. Hass...do you mean Rutland stove thermometers?
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Yeps.
Sorry.
 
Not bad Nordic. Hass, doesn't really matter the brand name. Rutland is just a recognized and reputable brand.
 
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