What are the pros and cons of doing this? It seems like it might be convenient for plugging in a blower, but what else should I be aware of? And by the way, isn't the insulation on a blower cord considered a combustible material?
placing a wood stove in front of an electrical receptacle
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Depends on the stove and its clearances. I have once in the back side of mine and it doesnt even get warm.
Seanm
Minister of Fire
I have one close to my stove as well and it doesn't get much past warm. My stove has low clearances to combustibles and was professionally installed. You've probably mentioned your stove in another thread but putting it in your sig helps. Cheers!
Rebelduckman
Minister of Fire
I have a corner install with my 13nc. This helps with the clearance in the back. 8.5 inches is the clearance I believe and my receptacle is close to 13 I think. It's cool to the touch and I've had no issues
Rebelduckman
Minister of Fire
My problem is with the clearance to wall on the corners. I was fine with the 17vl but since I upgraded to the larger 13nc I'm too close now by 1.5 inches. Setting at 7 from the corners. I'm about to install 2 45's in line and that should give me the clearance I need
KindredSpiritzz
Minister of Fire
Rebelduckman
Minister of Fire
Trust me I don't want to do it but I've got 3 little ones in the house and I just can't take any chances
hoverwheel
Burning Hunk
I don't think 1 1/2" is going to pose a real risk to you or your family, personally.
If really concerned, stand a barrier between the stove and the outlet. A piece of sheet metal on a stand. Done right it will look like a decoration.
If the outlet isn't in use at all, you can get a blank metal outlet cover.
If really concerned, stand a barrier between the stove and the outlet. A piece of sheet metal on a stand. Done right it will look like a decoration.
If the outlet isn't in use at all, you can get a blank metal outlet cover.
KindredSpiritzz
Minister of Fire
to me its a wash between more creosote build up and less stove performance with two 45s versus being 1.5 to close. I'd bet theres plenty of safety margin built into those minimum clearances.
Cross Cut Saw
Feeling the Heat
If you're worried I'd just take out the receptacle and put on a metal cover like Hoverwheel said. Two 45's will also be more expensive and slow your draft.
It is not a wash at all to close is to close none of us have any idea what the safty margin is. But he said the distance should be 7" and it is 1.5" to close that is over 20% that is a huge difference. To me even 1/4" to close is out of the question. Minimum clearance is just that i try to go over minimum when ever possible
I think the clearances are set up for a worst-case scenario. However slim the chance of that is, you need to be safe concerning your family, homeowner's insurance, etc. If performance becomes an issue, I would add a little chimney instead of rolling the dice with clearances.
To avoid creosote you burn dry wood and sweep your chimney regularly. Are you also replacing the drywall and the studs behind it every year?
And I can see that there are probably safety margins built in but they are there for a reason such as when you battle an overfire in your stove you don't have the wall ignite next to you.
I'd still like to know whether the insulation on a blower cord is considered a combustible material. What are they made of?
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