To Much Draft Super 27

[jstnvllnv]

Hello,

Ive got a super 27 with about 30+ feet of chimney liner installed in a masonry chimney. The thing pulls so hard that I feel like I'm not getting long enough burns. Run the draft fully closed most of the time. If I crack the draft 1/2 inch the fire intensity changes drastically. Just wondering if they make chimney caps to reduce drafts....if not would a be able to reduce the opening of mine to slow it down?

 

[begreen]

There needs to be a key damper in the stovepipe connecting to the stove. Once the fire has started and is burning well, close this stovepipe damper. I would also block off the boost air port. It is unnecessary with strong draft.

Note that the air control operation is not linear. Wide open is just for starting. It's normal to run the stove with the air 90-100% closed. There is still air admitted to the fire at this setting.

 

[jstnvllnv]

Its a super27 insert. No room for a key damper. Where is this boost air intake located?

 

[begreen]

The boost air inlet hole, is underneath, just behind the ash lip, front and center. Use a mirror or a cellphone on selfie mode to see.