I know there are many factors in considering draft, stove performance, chimney height, etc.
I recently posted a topic about connecting a Harman Oakwood to an 8x12 clay flue. Someone posted an informational topic that the flue is to large for the stoves optimal performance. Later, I measured the actual flue size at the cleanout and it's a 7x11 OD, 6x10 ID. Thus 60 squre inches internaly, a little more than double the square inch of the 6" stove pipe.
My question is, has anyone ran their stove (similar) for a season or two, then switched to a liner and noticed better perfromance/less creosote buildup?
I recently posted a topic about connecting a Harman Oakwood to an 8x12 clay flue. Someone posted an informational topic that the flue is to large for the stoves optimal performance. Later, I measured the actual flue size at the cleanout and it's a 7x11 OD, 6x10 ID. Thus 60 squre inches internaly, a little more than double the square inch of the 6" stove pipe.
My question is, has anyone ran their stove (similar) for a season or two, then switched to a liner and noticed better perfromance/less creosote buildup?