Condensation on startup

[Travishall]

I notice condensation in the wood stove on startup. Wood is below 20%. Most noticeable on secondary air tube. Evaporates quickly and stove is running great. Should I worry?

Is it simply warm air hitting cold metal or more complicated explanation?

 

[bholler]

I notice condensation in the wood stove on startup. Wood is below 20%. Most noticeable on secondary air tube. Evaporates quickly and stove is running great. Should I worry?

Is it simply warm air hitting cold metal or more complicated explanation?

Well even when dried properly firewood is still 15 to 20% water. Co some compensation is to be expected

 

[Highbeam]

I notice condensation in the wood stove on startup. Wood is below 20%. Most noticeable on secondary air tube. Evaporates quickly and stove is running great. Should I worry?

Is it simply warm air hitting cold metal or more complicated explanation?

Totally normal. It’s especially bad when the stove is in the 40s. Sweats like an ice cold can of ginger ale. Sometimes you can even get drips running down the glass.