New Yorker Initial Burn Barometric Regulator

[Wood Pirate]

Just fired up the New Yorker for the first time tonight. Seems to be working fine. I am going to take it slow until I get used to it.
One question. The barometric regulator I installed on the flue is at a +- 22 degree angle or more (open position) when the wood is burning. Is this normal?
The directions on the boiler say not to set it above .04 WC so that what I believe I did. Once the fire dies out the flapper closes.
Thanks

 

[imacman]

Hi neighbor (I'm in New Windsor),

I think you posted in the wrong forum.....you have a wood stove, right? This was listed in the pellet/corn forum.

keep warm

 

[LeonMSPT]

When you're burning, and the chimney is hot, the draft increases. That opens the damper, to maintain the proper draft and prevent the fire from running away. At least that's my understanding of how they work...

Measure twice, cut once... never hurts to check your work.