So lately it hasn’t mattered if I have the bypass open or closed when opening the stove up to put more wood in. Is it something that needs to be cleaned. Also if I haven’t burned it for a while it is very difficult to open.
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It has been prob two years. I’m. Guessing that’s the culprit. I’m pretty handy but have not ever taken it apart. The chimney sweep took it apart last I have the manual for it is there any tricks or tips on taking it apart?
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I took out the fire bricks and the bypass supports and cleaned it out well today. When I had that out I was able to see the bypass opening and closing. I just started a fire and with the bypass shut I can still open the door with out smoke coming out. It shouldn’t bee like that right?
Yeah with the bypass closed it works just like any other tube stove. So I don't see why you wouldn't be able to open the door
Ok thanks. I remember in the past I needed to open it all the time otherwise smoke would pour out
I know when it was installed in 2012 it was. Had the same people who installed it clean and do a chimney sweep a couple years ago. It looked like everything was installed correctly when I had the bricks and the supports out. I could see it open and close. When I open and close it with a fire I can see a slight difference I remember it being more dramatic in the past
Smoke doesn’t get pushed through the tubes, air does and it ignites when it hits the smoke, if the conditions are right.
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