Heat Thermometers

[RedRanger]

Gads, the spelling doesn`t look right.hmmm. Well, now that I have a new baffle in my PE insert (1985) I am thinking about getting a thermonitor to check periodically the temp of the fireplace. Don`t know a damn thing about them, cept that some people on this forum reccommend them. Well, this dumber than dumber question is where do I put it? Right in the fireplace or what? Clearly there is no stovepipe to attach it to, so where does it go? Please bear with me here folks,even though I have been burning wood for a number of years, since joining this forum, I have discovered how lilttle I know. Also, what is the cost of one of these things? Worthwhile investment or not?

 

[restorer]

Thermometer??????

 

[RedRanger]

Thermometer" yes thanks uncle Rich.. worthwhile or not, and where does it go in an insert??

 

[begreen]

Some folks have been slipping them in on the upper face by the door corner. Can you fit one there?

 

[restorer]

I just say something new in a customer's house, a remote thermometer that uses a sender unit that can be attached to most surfaces. If you can find one that will suit your needs, I would install it on the hotest surface you can find. The unit has wide range can be used for ambient air reading, but has a much higher range. Didn't look at it too closely, but will check it out on my next visit in a few weeks.

 

[begreen]

Keep us posted. If its affordable and can deal with stove level temps, they should start advertising on Hearth.com.

 

[RedRanger]

begreen: do you mean right inside the firebox? I mean do these things take that kind of heat? I take it that they are not magnetic? Just thought that now I might need one cause since installing the baffle, the glass is much cleaner, meaning more heat for sure is directed towards the front of the fireplace. Can`t thank you guys enough for telling me that if the fireplace came with a baffle "replace it". Right on!!

 

[BrotherBart]

The thermometers are magnetic. You can get them at stove shops or most hardware stores. Get the small one and you can stick it on the face of the stove by the door.