I had a Lopi Cape Cod Insert installed 1 year ago and have noticed since that time that flames can be seen through the breastplate of the stove, licking up past the bypass slider when the stove is heating up and the air is kept high. Has anyone else experienced this and is it normal? It has me concerned that more air is getting into the stove than should, as well as it being a little scary to see flame beyond the confines of the stove. I still see reburn happening through the tubes and I'm able to keep a good burn on a fully packed stove for about 7 hours, so it seems to be operating well, otherwise.
Lopi Cape Cod Insert - Flames past the bypass slider?
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I'm not sure what you mean by "seeing" flame beyond the bypass, but on my Lopi Freedom, it's seems that the bypass damper doesn't seal perfectly and some flames always look to be licking up through the gap. I can't see that from above, but I get lots of heat, no creosote, and no sign of heat damage to the liner, so I just ignore it.
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Thanks so much for the advice, I didn't even think about that (still learning the ropes). That definitely appears to be a contributor and seems like the plate maybe not have been laying flush. A good clean and I can notice an improvement. Much appreciated!
prezes13
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Yes it happens. I have only 15’ of flue and it’s not insulated but I seem to have enough draft that I see flames go into the flue.
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