Alderlea T6 info needed

[snowtime]

Alderlea is at the top of my list now and I need some feed back from owners. If I keep a steamer on top do I need to keep the top cast grates open or will the cast heat up enough to work the steamer? I suspect I will need to keep the top open.
I will have 5' single wall and 12' of class A 6" pipe. My second choice VC Defiant takes an 8" and will do with a 6". I am thinking that the T6 will draft better because it's made for 6". Also I like the simple reliability of the steel fire box.
Are there any tricks to assembly? I have built 2 log homes and many outbuildings so I do not foresee any special difficulties but there sometimes are tricks to make things go smoothly. No dealer will come out here so everything is owner built.

 

[thechimneysweep]

Hi Snowtime,

If you just want to create steam for room humidity purposes, set your kettle on top of the closed Alderlea trivet top, just off-center. If you want to boil water for tea ASAP, open the trivet top and set the kettle directly on the 700 degree stovetop.

 

[snowtime]

Thats good. Wife will like the top closed normally. I have always kept a steamer on top of our stoves.