I've just purchased a Pacific Energy Alderlea T4 stove to mount inside the hearth of my historic woodburning fireplace. The fireplace itself was built without a damper, and one of the reasons we were attracted to stoves was the ability to close the system via the air control when not in used. However, I've begun to question this assumption after discovering some add-ons like the Duravent flex adapter with damper built in.
If we would like to prevent cold air from outside coming down our chimney when the stove is not in use, will simply closing the air control on the stove suffice? Or should we purchase a damper to go with it as well?
If we would like to prevent cold air from outside coming down our chimney when the stove is not in use, will simply closing the air control on the stove suffice? Or should we purchase a damper to go with it as well?