Glow in the dark

[SCOTT S.]

does anyone make a glow in the dark flue temperature gauge? Our living room is fairly dark in the evening and I have to get up and walk across to check the gauge. I’m sure the exercise isn’t hurting me but it’s annoying.

 

[Hogwildz]

I use a tiny LED flash light I keep on my mantle. Not aware of any glow in the dark thermo.

 

[Ludlow]

Flashlight and compact binoculars!

 

[webby3650]

This something that’s never crossed my mind...get yourself a BK, no worries!

 

[SCOTT S.]

I have a bk but like to keep an eye on it before I close the damper. Thanks for the replies I figured it was worth a shot.

 

[begreen]

Yup, same worries as any other stove until the bypass is closed.

 

[webby3650]

Yup, same worries as any other stove until the bypass is closed.

Unlike any other stove with a bypass I’ve had, my Woodstock will roar with the bypass open. I mean it will really go crazy in just a few minutes! The bypass is really small, 90 off the back, 2 45’s at the ceiling. It’s surprising to me, I’ve got to really watch it close.

 

[Sawset]

Are you against going digital?
Auber makes small digital readouts that are visible from a long distance.
I have a couple around for no other reason than I can see them at all times of the day.

 

[velvetfoot]

Are you against going digital?
Auber makes small digital readouts that are visible from a long distance.
I have a couple around for no other reason than I can see them at all times of the day.

I have one of those that kicks on the high speed fan at a set point. An alarm can also be attached.
Alas, since I wear bifocals, I have to squint to see the red numbers and it gets worse at night. I've tried trifocal and progressive lenses, but they haven't worked out for me in the past.

 

[wilsoncm1]

Thought about glow in the dark paint for the needle? Can't hurt to try.

 

[Woody Stover]

Unlike any other stove with a bypass I’ve had, my Woodstock will roar with the bypass open.

You don't want that...don't open the air as far. I generally don't have it much over 2 once any wood is catching well, and cut it to under 2 before long. As you've seen, under 2, small adjustments make a big difference.
But as to temps, I go by a flue meter lying on the tee snout, but I can pretty much tell what's going on by looking at how much flame is going through the bypass or listening to clicks from the flue. I do still look at the meter though. I've been toughing it out, and standing up if I want to look at the meter.

 

[webby3650]

You don't want that...don't open the air as far.

Nope! I want it up to temp as fast as possible. If it can’t handle it I’ll replace it with something that can!

 

[Woody Stover]

Nope! I want it up to temp as fast as possible. If it can’t handle it I’ll replace it with something that can!

Any stove will handle a roaring fire...for a while. I don't drive to the grocery with my foot to the floorboard, either. I respect a machine, even if it is a simple one.
I assume you are half-kidding since you said you "keep an eye on it." I know you have your bypass retainer thingies to worry about...

 

[webby3650]

Any stove will handle a roaring fire...for a while. I don't drive to the grocery with my foot to the floorboard, either. I respect a machine, even if it is a simple one.
I assume you are half-kidding since you said you "keep an eye on it." I know you have your bypass retainer thingies to worry about...

Ya, I’m just funnin.

 

[Ludlow]

For sure! I always try to best my time getting to 800 STT.

 

[Sawset]

Temp range might be a little low, but this is glow in the dark.