magnahelic gauge

[bobva]

I bought a magnahelic gauge from ebay lets hope it works.

my? is how do I hook it up to my stove whitfeild advantage II-T. build date 06-91.

an what numbers should I be seeing

thank you

Bob

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this is what I bought

 

[bobva]

bump bump bump

 

[whippingwater]

Why do you need it? Magnehelic guage would be used to set a barometric damper on a furnace or boiler and I've never seen or heard of anyone needing one for a pellet stove. Aren't most power vented or at least pressurized by a combustion fan? Sorry but I just don't see why you need it.

 

[slls]

It could be used to check for excessive air leakage.

 

[South of Boston]

My enviro manual calls for one to measure the air from the box before the combustion fan the vacume hose from the exhaust channel. I have been looking for one but they are around 75-$100 each. With proper adjustment it will keep the flame from buring to low which will keep the cresote buildup.