I have a Condar FlueGard installed 18" above the stove on my Regency F5200 and I can't see to get it above 400 regardless of air setting. It takes a while to hit 300 and settles around 400 once stove is up to temp at 650 STT.
I expected to see more varying on temp swings with bypass open, ect. Read others their temps will hit 600+ easily. I realize 400 may be pretty ideal but I'm just worried my gauge isn't accurate or are these hybrid cat stove just that consistent with a slow to react probe? The cat temp prob nearly pegs, even with a half a load and air almost completely closed and glows brightly. I have to monitor it closely or the stainless shield and secondary air tubes will glow.
I expected to see more varying on temp swings with bypass open, ect. Read others their temps will hit 600+ easily. I realize 400 may be pretty ideal but I'm just worried my gauge isn't accurate or are these hybrid cat stove just that consistent with a slow to react probe? The cat temp prob nearly pegs, even with a half a load and air almost completely closed and glows brightly. I have to monitor it closely or the stainless shield and secondary air tubes will glow.