Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.
We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.
We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
My pellet stove is an insert with exhaust and inlet inliners all the way up to the chimney top. we didn't use it this year. I can feel strong draft from where it is. How can I stop the draft or make it lose less heat when it is not in use?
Stuff the area where your old fireplace damper is/was with insulation and then seal it with thin piece/s of sheet metal fashioned with holes so you can run your exhaust/air inlet pipes through it. That is, you're creating a damper of sorts that seals the space and you place insulation above it. Good luck.
Yes, we sealed the gaps between the steel pipes and the chimney. I think most of the draft is from the steel pipes, exhaust pipe and air inlet pipe, which are connected with outside.
If your insert has a damper on it, close the damper that should at least greatly reduce any air flow and hence cooling of the stoves pipes.
When you have a chance please take a picture looking up at the block off job you did and post it along with a description of how the block off was done.
Stuff the area where your old fireplace damper is/was with insulation and then seal it with thin piece/s of sheet metal fashioned with holes so you can run your exhaust/air inlet pipes through it. That is, you're creating a damper of sorts that seals the space and you place insulation above it. Good luck.
If you have a easy to move insert and a quick disconnect, you can also plug both of the pipes. Just be certain to leave yourself a note where you can't miss it.
If you have a easy to move insert and a quick disconnect, you can also plug both of the pipes. Just be certain to leave yourself a note where you can't miss it.
As long as you have an outside air kit the stove is a closed loop. The draft is coming from the chimney, a 4-6 inch thick block off with Roxul should eliminate the draft. I would do 2 layers, a looser layer above a tightly packed around the pipes layer.
As long as you have an outside air kit the stove is a closed loop. The draft is coming from the chimney, a 4-6 inch thick block off with Roxul should eliminate the draft. I would do 2 layers, a looser layer above a tightly packed around the pipes layer.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.