I'd like to add a thermometer to my Osburn wood stove insert, but will have to use a thermocouple because the stove is set back into the fireplace and the flue is buried. That means I can't locate the sensor even a foot up the pipe, much less the recommended 18". Where would be best? Here's a picture, and the pipe is 6" in diameter.
I'm thinking of using a thermocouple with a washer on the end and screwing it into the collar somewhere to measure surface temps.
Thanks.
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I'm thinking of using a thermocouple with a washer on the end and screwing it into the collar somewhere to measure surface temps.
Thanks.
![Best location for temp sensor? Best location for temp sensor?](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/273/273860-e095ac9726f543c8273ed23b50fcbacb.jpg)