I just wanted to know, is this a good secondary burn? And is this normal for the inside to look so red inside ?
Is this good secondary burn?
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It looks ok for a full load hot fire. What is the stove top temperature? What is the flue temperature?
I believe at that time the inside had to 700
And the flue was 400 something. At time I was lil nervous because I never seen the inside looked, so red. At first I said, maybe the
Wood I was burning was dry
And the flue was 400 something. At time I was lil nervous because I never seen the inside looked, so red. At first I said, maybe the
Wood I was burning was dry
Go by stove top and flue temperatures. If the stove top is at 700º or less, it's ok.
Remind me, is the flue temperature with a probe style thermometer? If so, the 400º temp sounds low.
Remind me, is the flue temperature with a probe style thermometer? If so, the 400º temp sounds low.
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The video looks fine to me. But yes, full load and what looks to be smaller wood. Slightly bigger size wood would slow that down if that is what is desired.
Okay, it’s the one for the pipe. It doesn’t have a probe, so the stove top can be 700 or less, but the “ flue temperature can be “400- to 250
Ok, surface mount on single-wall stove pipe, correct? If so, 250 to 400º is about right.
Okay sounds good. So this winter I should be good. I’m pretty sure it was the wood last year. Plus I was still learning, but I have firewood that been drying for a year.
Just be careful not to overfire the stove. A remote wireless thermometer with an alarm is a big help at keeping track when not in the room.
Where can I get one of those ? I know Amazon has alot, but i don’t know which one to get. I know it will save me time, so I don’t have to keep running down to the basement..
Yes, I think that may be part of the reason the stove was overfired last winter. When the fire is starting up, the first 30-60 minutes need careful monitoring as far as timing turning down the air.
I have the Auber wireless system.
I have the Auber wireless system.
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Yeah and I think it was because the wood wasn’t really season, so I had to open the air control much open.. and thank you. I’m going to check out what you just sent me
But when burn season comes in two months. I will let you know how it’s going. I have all the conversation from all my Posts, so I’ll be going through them.
With good, dry firewood, turn down the air as quickly as possible without killing the flames. If the draft is strong, use the key damper to tame it.
This thread shows the Auber with the T6 (same as Summit) firebox.
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This thread shows the Auber with the T6 (same as Summit) firebox.
Starting a fire and running an EPA stove
Questions about starting a fire and avoiding a runaway stove come up so frequently I decided to document starting our stove. This is a Pacific Energy Alderlea T6 with about a 3 cu ft firebox. The stove is connected to a straight-up, 20' interior flue. The outside ambient temperature is 34ºF. The...
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With good, dry firewood, turn down the air as quickly as possible without killing the flames. If the draft is strong, use the key damper to tame it.
This thread shows the Auber with the T6 (same as Summit) firebox.
Starting a fire and running an EPA stove
Questions about starting a fire and avoiding a runaway stove come up so frequently I decided to document starting our stove. This is a Pacific Energy Alderlea T6 with about a 3 cu ft firebox. The stove is connected to a straight-up, 20' interior flue. The outside ambient temperature is 34ºF. The...
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Thank you for the information again, and I don’t have a key damper. I didn’t think I needed one. This stove has the ebt technology.With good, dry firewood, turn down the air as quickly as possible without killing the flames. If the draft is strong, use the key damper to tame it.
This thread shows the Auber with the T6 (same as Summit) firebox.
Starting a fire and running an EPA stove
Questions about starting a fire and avoiding a runaway stove come up so frequently I decided to document starting our stove. This is a Pacific Energy Alderlea T6 with about a 3 cu ft firebox. The stove is connected to a straight-up, 20' interior flue. The outside ambient temperature is 34ºF. The...
Sorry, I now remember that your thread got hijacked by someone needing a damper. The EBT only works on the secondary. If the draft is too strong, then a flue damper is recommended. This typically is only with flue systems that are 28'+ tall but there are exceptions.
Oh. I didn’t know. You can put one in. I thought it was in illegal To do it. Does yours have one ? So say if I got a key damper. It will only be used when the draft is to strong? I remember I can use it all the time like the timberline. I used to turn down the stove, and damp it down. It really made a big difference.
It's not illegal. Our flue system is 20' tall so a damper is not needed, but I might add one for testing purposes. How tall is the flue system on the stove from stovetop to chimney cap?
I have a 17’ flue on my T5. I can start my fire with the key closed. It starts better with it open though.
I find it’s a useful tool. Especially when the temps creep into the -10s and -20s.
I find it’s a useful tool. Especially when the temps creep into the -10s and -20s.
I'd recommend changing things slowly. Too many things changed in the off season will give you a new stove to figure out come regular burn season. If I remember right, you were from Southern NY. You aren't likely to see those temps. I didn't add the damper to stop an overfire condition. I'm a tinkerer by nature and over the last 10 years with a 2 cu ft stove in a 12x16ft room I've played with lots of different variables. Learning to read the fire by eye has been the most useful skill.
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