Hey all, I’m having my Osburn 2000 wood insert installed in a couple weeks. I’ve really enjoyed researching and learning about what’s involved in hearing with wood. My question today is, how important is it to keep a close eye on stove temps? I see a lot of folks have a small magnetic thermometer stuck to the top of their stoves so it can be monitored. Is this an important thing to have? If so, what’s the best way to monitor temps on an insert? A stick-on type (if there’s space on an insert), an infrared thermo gun, etc? Any advice is welcomed. Thanks.
Osburn 2000 insert Temp Monitoring?
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A stove top thermometer will work for this insert. Note that it will read lower with the blower on than when it is off.
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If you have lots of distractions(kids) or are easily side tracked I like my Auber at200 thermometer alarm. They may a wireless version too.
I am having a Napoleon S25i insert installed in a couple of weeks, will a stove top stick on thermometer work for it as well? Thanks
This guy has the same insert and he uses an IR thermometer. IR thermometers are useful for stove tops and a bunch of other uses.
That said, a stove top thermometer will probably work for this unit also.
That said, a stove top thermometer will probably work for this unit also.
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful to actually see my stove in operation, and the fire starting instruction was just what I needed! I will start shopping for an IR thermometer, that looks like an excellent choice.
Be sure to get one that can sense temps above 500°. Harbor Freight has inexpensive options that are totally sufficient.
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