Unsure about pipe temps

[LAndrim]

Hi Everyone, just got brand new Lopi Liberty hybrid wood stove. It came with an internal thermometer (catalyst monitoring probe). On my old stove, i drilled a hole in to the pipe and used a con air probe.
Question: should I rely on the accuracy of this Lopi probe or drill and use the ConAirprobe? thanks all!

 

[moresnow]

That factory Cat probe will dictate when you engage the Cat and help you keep your air adjustments at a level that keeps the Catalyst active for the longest duration.
Installing a temp probe in your venting hurts nothing. I wouldn't rely on it to operate a Cat equipped stove.
It's possible you may see much different exhaust temps with this stove than you are accustomed to. Generally, cat equipped stoves will have a very low exhaust temp when running lower and slower than a non-cat stove.

 

[LAndrim]

Thanks much moresnow. Good to know about the cat probe; I now understand. Thanks!
But I still am unsure how to judge the burning temp; I don't want to overfire. Any suggestions?

 

[Todd]

I don’t have a Lopi but with my Fireview I rely on flue temps on when to engage the cat. There is less lag time reading flue gasses than waiting on stove or cat temps. When I had a cat probe in the past it was a good indicator if I had a stall or if the cat needs some cleaning. Probably good to have both of you really want to fine tune your burn.

 

[begreen]

The probe thermometer will provide more data. By Con probe, does this mean Condar? That's a good thermometer and will help with knowing when to turn down the air. However, it takes a bit of time to react so don't be afraid to turn down the air a little early if the temp is rising quickly.

 

[LAndrim]

Sorry, yes, i meant Con Dar, not air! No need to respond. Thanks