Ron at Woodstock thought I should have a damper so I bought one. Haven't put it in yet, but doesn't look like much of a challenge.
Question is: How do you use one? I know you use it to cut the exhaust stream down, but how does one coordinate that with the air intake at any given setting. After things get into cat range, I usually cut the air to about .75 to 1.0. Do I still do that? If so, how should the damper be positioned? As old as I am, I'm too young to remember about dampers and, although I remember seeing lots of them, have never used one. Ron said it would be worth around 100 degrees more heat output so I went with his recommendation. I'm still convinced that the stove is too small for my house, but it was the best I could do. Hoping to get the new, larger stove when it comes on the market.
'Preciate any input.
Question is: How do you use one? I know you use it to cut the exhaust stream down, but how does one coordinate that with the air intake at any given setting. After things get into cat range, I usually cut the air to about .75 to 1.0. Do I still do that? If so, how should the damper be positioned? As old as I am, I'm too young to remember about dampers and, although I remember seeing lots of them, have never used one. Ron said it would be worth around 100 degrees more heat output so I went with his recommendation. I'm still convinced that the stove is too small for my house, but it was the best I could do. Hoping to get the new, larger stove when it comes on the market.
'Preciate any input.