A few questions. I have a 20' + chimney lined and sealed off at the top.
1. Will a block off plate greatly improve my inserts performance? My chimney flu was knocked out to allow the liner to pass thru, and I am wondering how much heat is being wasted in the chimney. At least I think I don't have a block off plate? It probabley takes 30 min. of hot fire to get the blower to come on when stove is cold.
2. How often do you kennebec owners clean the primary air inlet, it seems like I'm not getting as much air as I used to when I first fire up. Those hole have to fill up with ash.
Thanks in advance
Mike
1. Will a block off plate greatly improve my inserts performance? My chimney flu was knocked out to allow the liner to pass thru, and I am wondering how much heat is being wasted in the chimney. At least I think I don't have a block off plate? It probabley takes 30 min. of hot fire to get the blower to come on when stove is cold.
2. How often do you kennebec owners clean the primary air inlet, it seems like I'm not getting as much air as I used to when I first fire up. Those hole have to fill up with ash.
Thanks in advance
Mike