Wind and stove temps

[FireAnt]

Last night I loaded up the stove before bed got everything dialed in and was about to go to bed. I checked the stove one more time and the thermo read 800! (I moved it around and got some different readings) After some sweaty pacing I put some foil over the inlet in the back (don't know if it did anything). It was very windy last night and I could see the flames dancing when the wind blew. Can downdrafts like that over fire a stove? I am thinking yes but I want to check.

My set up

NC-13 hearth mounted
15' Flex King Liner (Insulated)

 

[raybonz]

Last night I loaded up the stove before bed got everything dialed in and was about to go to bed. I checked the stove one more time and the thermo read 800! (I moved it around and got some different readings) After some sweaty pacing I put some foil over the inlet in the back (don't know if it did anything). It was very windy last night and I could see the flames dancing when the wind blew. Can downdrafts like that over fire a stove? I am thinking yes but I want to check.

My set up

NC-13 hearth mounted
15' Flex King Liner (Insulated)

No downdrafts will dump smoke into the room but can be caused by high wind, nearby tall trees etc.. With high winds I have to really close my air intake down to keep the stove from getting too hot and burning too quickly.. Been windy last 2 days here and cold so my secondary air is set real low and I mean barely open...

Ray

 

[LLigetfa]

It would not be downdrafting in this case. More a case of wind induced updraft. Do you have a key damper in the flue?

 

[FireAnt]

Thanks guys! Updraft that makes much more sense. That's what was happening. I can't put a damper in due to the angle the pipe is off the stove. I have never had a problem like this before, just with the 50+ mph winds. If the winds ever get that bad again I will put a smaller load in or let the furnace kick on...

 

[raybonz]

Thanks guys! Updraft that makes much more sense. That's what was happening. I can't put a damper in due to the angle the pipe is off the stove. I have never had a problem like this before, just with the 50+ mph winds. If the winds ever get that bad again I will put a smaller load in or let the furnace kick on...

Could you possibly reduce your intake air more? That may do the trick.. I had a pipe damper but when I had trouble getting it back in so it is out again.. If your gaskets are sealing well you should be able to choke that asir back quite a bit.. Do the dollar bill test to confirm a good seal..

Ray