- Aug 6, 2007
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so I did a small fire today in my new ASH stove. It's the first in this new stove. I did not use any gasket sealer on the single wall pipe that goes to the ceiling support box but it was very snug putting it all together. I realize there will be a smell from the paint with the first few fires in a new stove. What has me puzzled is the smoky haze in the house. I've been looking and inspecting while this fire burns for any smoke but the dadgum thing burns so clean I can't find any whisps of smoke or heat. Lol I used some toilet paper and the middle seam seems to cause some movement but it's subtle. I used pipe sealer on my last set up and never had this issue IF it is in fact smoke but I don't think the paint would cause a haze like this. My plan as it stands now is to let the fire burn out, seal up the joints, use some sheet metal screws and try again. That said, I'm not sure of the best course of action here so any feedback is appreciated.