Insert temps of 500 (anything to worry bout)?

[MeLikeUmFire]

I have a Regency R14. Have had my insert thermometer (on stove face by door) go up to 500. Is this ok. Since i don't know what the actual temp is in the inner firebox...just wondering if that is too hot? At times at this temp the cast iron baffle is somewhat orange.

 

[begreen]

At what stage of burn was this? Sounds about right for temps.

 

[MeLikeUmFire]

Its only when I am getting a new load started usually on a bed of hot coals. Once i get a IR thermometer i am going to take the top panel off and shoot the temp at the stove connector to see the difference between the temp at the front of the stove.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Our stove (not an insert) regularly gets between 600-700 degrees for several hours. Temperature measured on the stove top.

 

[Dix]

My insert likes 550-600 °F .

That's when I know it's cruising. <insert Beach Boys tune here> ;-)

 

[begreen]

Help me Rhonda! Help Help me Rhonda!!

 

[Dix]

Help me Rhonda! Help Help me Rhonda!!

LMAO !!