Curious about stove temps??? Ideal Steel

[m67tang]

Since I'm new to Cat stoves, and this stove, I'm wondering how my operating temps compare to others?

So, with my stove running and the draft dialed to about 25% and allowing a while to settle in, I'm getting a stove box temp a little above 600f, measured at the front above the door. Does this sound similar to others ?

 

[Spletz]

Sounds about right. I'm not sure if I take my readings the same way as others on the forum and would like my method confirmed. My insert doesn't have a thermometer. I use an IR thermometer. At the top, the steel above the glass reaches around 600 when it's roaring. The glass reads up to 700.

 

[Woody Stover]

Pretty much in line with what I've seen from other IS owners.

 

[Grisu]

The glass reads up to 700.

Glass readings are useless as you are measuring the radiant heat coming out from the firebox. You need a non-reflective, non-transparent surface for proper IR gun temp readings. A black, matte stove body is pretty much ideal.

 

[Spletz]

Glass readings are useless as you are measuring the radiant heat coming out from the firebox. You need a non-reflective, non-transparent surface for proper IR gun temp readings. A black, matte stove body is pretty much ideal.

Thanks. I kind of thought that was an inaccurate measurement and wanted it confirmed. How accurate are magnetic thermometers and where should it best be placed? I've read it should be at the highest measured spot above the door, but that seems to change based on each individual fire.