Anther damper question: do install or not during original stove install???

[NH_Wood]

Hi everyone,

Gearing up for installing my Mansfield in about 4 weeks. Question: since a damper is fairly inexpensive, should I install one regardless of if I end up needing one or not? If I turn out to not need it, I can't see much of a con of it being there, besides a little extra cleaning issues with the pipe. But, seems like a nice thing to have just in case I need to control the fire more than the air intake will allow. What do you think? Cheers!

 

[pen]

Hi everyone,

Gearing up for installing my Mansfield in about 4 weeks. Question: since a damper is fairly inexpensive, should I install one regardless of if I end up needing one or not? If I turn out to not need it, I can't see much of a con of it being there, besides a little extra cleaning issues with the pipe. But, seems like a nice thing to have just in case I need to control the fire more than the air intake will allow. What do you think? Cheers!

For your exact reasons are why I included one on my pipe. Although I have never used it.

I figure, for the 10 bux it cost, why not just in case.

pen

 

[savageactor7]

I put one on awhile back after running the stove without one...glad I did.

edit to add...I think that's something you'll have to do yourself. EPA regs and all...mums the word.

 

[NH_Wood]

Thanks guys! Cheers!

 

[Todd]

Depends on your setup. If your chimney is over the 20' range I'd probably install one just in case.