Hello I have a new Hampton hi200 small wood insert....is there a good thermometer for it? It is the brown porcelin finish....I have only been using it a couple days and am paranoid about it getting too hot! Is that a real concern in a small insert if it is used correctly? It is brand new and of modern design....thanks!
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Your dealer should sell magnetic thermometers that can be stuck to the face of your insert. Brand I used was Rutland. I switched to an IR (Infrared) thermometer because my insert does not have a place on the front of it that will give an accurate read. (Magnet has to sit directly on a piece of steel that has nothing between it and the firebox or else temp. is not accurate. THe front of my insert is covered in cast iron with a layer of air between it and the steel.)
I wanted to keep track of temps. when I began burning because I did not want creosote build up which can be dangerous and cause chimney fires. I also did not want to burn too hot either - was scared of seeing insert glowing red.
Enjoy your new stove and the warmth. :coolsmile:
P.S. Can't remember how much magnetic therm. cost but it was probably under $10. IR was a lot more pricey.
I wanted to keep track of temps. when I began burning because I did not want creosote build up which can be dangerous and cause chimney fires. I also did not want to burn too hot either - was scared of seeing insert glowing red.
Enjoy your new stove and the warmth. :coolsmile:
P.S. Can't remember how much magnetic therm. cost but it was probably under $10. IR was a lot more pricey.
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