Xtrordinaire FPX36 Stove Temp

[Burner73]

On the FPX or any Zero Clearance firebox how do you guys/gals measure stove temp. Seems to me there is no easy way. On a traditional stove you would measure on the flu or stove. Maybe on the face plate?

If so, what temp would you look for?

 

[FPX Dude]

I have IR Thermo. I did the magnetic dial thingy on the face place, didn't like it, and wasn't sure it was accurate. Now, I just zap the box temps to make sure she's cruz'n, normally ~ 600 and I know I'm good.

 

[Burner73]

Where did you get the gauge.

600F..is that the glass or the metal frame?

 

[FPX Dude]

I got the IR thermo from previous thread posts that people here have talked about, ~$20 from some 'net site, something like Midwest or ??? I take the temp thru the glass, or with door open, and usually at a little angle so I don't get to much radiant heat as when directly in front. Also, fun the play with and check temps in other parts of the house such as ceilings, floors, doors, windows, wife's heat, etc., you'll get it