Installing a probe thermometer

[Todd]

I agree with Highbeam, the Woodstocks are a different animal and usually have lower flue temps. In the bypass mode I can easily go over 1000 but after I engage the cat temps come down fast and cruise at 400-600 depending on the air setting. Maybe the thicker stone on top in the Hearthstones is reflecting more heat up the flue? Woodstock's only have a 3/4" slab on top.

I did receive a neat graft from Woodstock on flue temps of a Fireview. I'll try to post it.

 

[gdk84]

Okay, got the probe installed. My dealer had both condar and Imperial probes in. I had ordered the condar but after hearing the high readings i went for the imperial, but then read about low readings ( ya just cant win!). Loaded the stove from a cold start. Sove top 500, outside of DW reads 270 at the probe with IR, 340 on my short 45 section. Probe reads 400*. Seems pretty low to me. Will keep everyone updated.

 

[begreen]

500F on the stove top and 400F in the flue sounds pretty normal to me for a PE with a shoulder season fire.

 

[gdk84]

765 stove top, 650 probe, rutland magnetic reads 375 at the probe 18" above flue colar, IR reads 405. IR reads 600 on top of the 45 section.

 

[begreen]

Interesting. Sounds like all is in order with the stove. I wonder if Excel double-wall connector just runs hotter on the surface than other pipe?

 

[gdk84]

Interesting. Sounds like all is in order with the stove. I wonder if Excel double-wall connector just runs hotter on the surface than other pipe?

I guess its very well possible. I did email Excel and am also going to talk with my dealer. The pipe does maintain 6" clearance to combustables so i cant imagine it can run real hot. I will let you know what i get for an answer when I get it.

 

[gdk84]

Recieved a Email back today from Excel. In my email to them, I explained my setup, stove, and all my temp readings. They said the temps sound a bit high for the 45 section, but "shouldnt pose a problem". They said the inner lining is stainless which is very resistant to heat and "provide there is adequate clearance it should be fine". So i guess the insulation value of this pipe is not real high it seems. Its a good thing I more than tripled my 6" to combustables, I always go overkill when i can.