Hi all,
I'm considering a pellet stove in my basement for occasional use. It was recommended to me to do everything I can to avoid any backdraft/cold air ingress issues while the stove is not in use.
With an outside air kit, are all pellet stoves a sealed "closed loop"?
One dealer recently mentioned he thought that wasn't the case, and the OAK just put air in the back of the stove, not in a sealed loop fashion, i.e. cold air could seep out when the stove isn't in use. I think I read on here that there are only a few models that employ a truly closed loop, which agrees with that.
I'm wondering which stoves can be closed loops as well as any other considerations for a basement install.
Is cold air/backdrafting a usual problem? i.e. when the stove is not in use?
I have a wood stove on the main level with no OAK, in an open-concept, well-sealed 1300sf w loft and vaulted ceilings.
Thanks
I'm considering a pellet stove in my basement for occasional use. It was recommended to me to do everything I can to avoid any backdraft/cold air ingress issues while the stove is not in use.
With an outside air kit, are all pellet stoves a sealed "closed loop"?
One dealer recently mentioned he thought that wasn't the case, and the OAK just put air in the back of the stove, not in a sealed loop fashion, i.e. cold air could seep out when the stove isn't in use. I think I read on here that there are only a few models that employ a truly closed loop, which agrees with that.
I'm wondering which stoves can be closed loops as well as any other considerations for a basement install.
Is cold air/backdrafting a usual problem? i.e. when the stove is not in use?
I have a wood stove on the main level with no OAK, in an open-concept, well-sealed 1300sf w loft and vaulted ceilings.
Thanks