When I have very light flames coming from a log or two near mid stove. The flames are drawn towards the back of the stove. I’m curious if the natural air circulation in the stove would cause this. Rather than the flames being drawn forward towards the catalyst and out the top front of the stove. Or if the bypass gasket needs attention. The bypass on my stove (boxer) is like a big fly swatter that simply slides forward to close. Unlike a lot of the BK stoves that actually lock down tightly.
Bypass gasket?
- Thread starter reaperman1
- Start date
-
Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.
We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.
We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
Warm Floor
Member
In my King model there is a built-in convection that comes down over the front and then moves toward the back of the stove. It's very common for ignited gasses to light up and appear to go up in the back as if the air flow is circumventing the catalyst entrance. It's not, if they bypass is closed. Even if the bypass gasket is in ruff shape or gone, the majority of the air is going to flow through the catalyst entrance if the bypass is closed. Granted the seal of the gasket is more efficient if it's in-tact so inspecting it when your cleaning is not a bad idea maintenance wise.
Similar threads
