Hello All,
I'm new to the Hearth & somewhat new to fireplaces, storing & burning wood, etc..
I recently purchased & had installed a Hampton HI300 Wood Insert. My house (two floor coloniel) & chiminey is apx 45 years old. I've have fires in the box for years prior to the insert - no issues. Last night, i lit a fire in the insert using balled newspaper & dry kindleing (as instructed by retailer) with insert door open to create a strong draft & had a MAJOR smoke blow back condition. The smoke poured back into the house, tripped smoke alarms, and caused local FD to arrive. (No harm done just a bad smoke issue.)
I called the retailer to ensure the insert was properly installed. I was informed that 'cold air pockets can exist in chiminey & will cause this effect especially on cold nights.' (Apx 30 degrees last night...not frigid!)
I lit a fire tonight (apx 30 degrees out) & experienced another mild smoke blow back situation.
Does anyone have any solutions as to how I can avoid repeating this conditon.
Thank you for any / all assistance.
I'm new to the Hearth & somewhat new to fireplaces, storing & burning wood, etc..
I recently purchased & had installed a Hampton HI300 Wood Insert. My house (two floor coloniel) & chiminey is apx 45 years old. I've have fires in the box for years prior to the insert - no issues. Last night, i lit a fire in the insert using balled newspaper & dry kindleing (as instructed by retailer) with insert door open to create a strong draft & had a MAJOR smoke blow back condition. The smoke poured back into the house, tripped smoke alarms, and caused local FD to arrive. (No harm done just a bad smoke issue.)
I called the retailer to ensure the insert was properly installed. I was informed that 'cold air pockets can exist in chiminey & will cause this effect especially on cold nights.' (Apx 30 degrees last night...not frigid!)
I lit a fire tonight (apx 30 degrees out) & experienced another mild smoke blow back situation.
Does anyone have any solutions as to how I can avoid repeating this conditon.
Thank you for any / all assistance.