I lit my hampton stove tonite and like most nigthts, I use newspaper and a few pieces of birch bark. I usually bring the probe temp up to ~900F then close the air off some. I scared myself (and my wife) earlier as the temp shot up to 1100F. I looked outside because there were fairly large flakes of burned material floating by the window. I thought we had a chimmney fire, but there was no roar in the stovepipe. I quickly closed off the air and ran outside and saw no flames. I was thinking I'd be calling the fire dept, but I came back in and the temp had fallen to 900F and it is now down to ~450F. This is a new stove this year and we've had maybe 15 fires in it so far. Can creosote build up that quick? I know I've learned my lesson and will keep a better eye on the temp upon initial firing. Talk about having that lump in your throat.
On another note, I also have a sucking of air sound around the door. I'm sure it is the seal, but can seem to find exactly where. I use my shop vac around the seal to clean the door and I wonder if I've pulled some of the rope out from the groove.
On another note, I also have a sucking of air sound around the door. I'm sure it is the seal, but can seem to find exactly where. I use my shop vac around the seal to clean the door and I wonder if I've pulled some of the rope out from the groove.
