I have a new Hearthstone Clydesdale wood insert that was just installed 2 weeks ago. December has been colder than normal in Connecticut and we've been burning it almost steadily. We are enjoying it as it gives off a lot of heat. One issue though is that I purchased a Condar Inferno magnetic thermometer and it seems I cannot get it past about 275 degrees. Placed on the body of the insert, the reading only reaches 200 or so. When I place on the door, it gets up to about 275. The fire seems very hot and it's giving off a lot of heat, but I'm wondering if I'm not running it hot enough to burn off the creosote or if the thermometer just reads too low.
I suspect the issue may be that even on the door there is a ridge, so I can't get the magnet fully touching the metal. I've used very seasoned and some newer wood with some moisture, however I cannot seem to get close to the 400 degrees I should be bringing it up to.
Any advice is appreciated.
I suspect the issue may be that even on the door there is a ridge, so I can't get the magnet fully touching the metal. I've used very seasoned and some newer wood with some moisture, however I cannot seem to get close to the 400 degrees I should be bringing it up to.
Any advice is appreciated.