bluedogz, that's great. Do you have an IR thermometer that could be used to measure the chimney temp outdoors behind the insert and then a cold spot in the masonry below it?
Yes, that is heat being wicked away from the insert. I would pack that area with insulation and seal it up.The ceiling fan is running along with any other fan I can think of to circulate the air.
Sure, stop by anytime. Although it's a long drive from where you are.
On a side note, I put up a picture of how the chimney looks from outside, and there is a wrought iron grate, which I can open and look within, which is the back of firebox itself. I reached in and felt the bricks are slightly warm to the touch. Not sure what that indicates, but something interesting.
I am not sure where is the heat going in an enclosed insert. I'll check the masonry at the outside of the house, but I doubt that the heat would be trapped there.
Interesting, you would think that the installers would know how to properly insulate that and provide maximum heat output. Having said that, I'm trying to get with the installation company to get answers to my burning questions.Not trapped, but transferred... away from the house. Your stove is working hard to heat both your house AND the great outdoors. Your house is losing to the competition.
The ceiling fan is running along with any other fan I can think of to circulate the air.
Sure, stop by anytime. Although it's a long drive from where you are.
On a side note, I put up a picture of how the chimney looks from outside, and there is a wrought iron grate, which I can open and look within, which is the back of firebox itself. I reached in and felt the bricks are slightly warm to the touch. Not sure what that indicates, but something interesting.
....I think that he's from NE Maryland, not the NE as in New England.....Balto isn't THAT far from North East...
bluedogz, that's great. Do you have an IR thermometer that could be used to measure the chimney temp outdoors behind the insert and then a cold spot in the masonry below it?
bluedogz, that's great. Do you have an IR thermometer that could be used to measure the chimney temp outdoors behind the insert and then a cold spot in the masonry below it?
After reaching 450F stovetop, back of firebox shows 190 deg. F.
Was that from the outside brick?
Do you have a temp gauge and if so how hot is your stovetop.
Sure would love to reverse the greater outdoor.So... yeah. The great outdoors is .00000000001 degree warmer and NHO's living room is... not.
Sure would love to reverse the greater outdoor.
Been so busy that I haven't even following my own thread, but a hearty thank you to Bluedogz for coming out to my humble hut, in a blizzard no less.
Anyway, the installation company is coming out to plug in some insulation between the firebox and ash door, we'll see how much that will help.
Again, thanks Bluedogz for test the insert for me. I will keep you guys updated.
NewHarmanOwner
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