Possible Negative Pressure Issues

[bholler]

Ahh okay. So why are they still necessary with a new liner and no combustion taking place in the old firebox?

Yes absolutely.

 

[Automaton25]

Yes absolutely.

What is their purpose? Are they the cool air vents for the chimney?

 

[bholler]

What is their purpose? Are they the cool air vents for the chimney?

They cool the firebox. And in some cases yes they tie into the chimney cooling

 

[Automaton25]

They cool the firebox. And in some cases yes they tie into the chimney cooling

Okay, so this isn't likely related to the smoke issues, just a side note?

 

[bholler]

Okay, so this isn't likely related to the smoke issues, just a side note?

Yes a side note that is actually much more important than the smoke issue

 

[Automaton25]

Here are some pictures from the roof. the top of the new cap is no more than 1" below the top of the existing cap.

 

[bholler]

Here are some pictures from the roof. the top of the new cap is no more than 1" below the top of the existing cap.

Well that really doesn't look bad at all

 

[Automaton25]

Well that really doesn't look bad at all

So that's all acceptable then? I was thinking about taking the top plate off the existing cap and covering it with screen, but if it's not necessary I'll just repaint it and put it back on

 

[bholler]

So that's all acceptable then? I was thinking about taking the top plate off the existing cap and covering it with screen, but if it's not necessary I'll just repaint it and put it back on

I would absolutely pull off that thing. And there is no need for screen over the screened cap

 

[Automaton25]

I would absolutely pull off that thing. And there is no need for screen over the screened cap

Unfortunately I live in an HOA so this was all I could do, but it should breath a lot better now.

will this help the smoke backdraft issue at all?

 

[bholler]

Unfortunately I live in an HOA so this was all I could do, but it should breath a lot better now.

will this help the smoke backdraft issue at all?

Possibly. It certainly can't hurt

 

[moresnow]

Your HOA specifies chimney cap design? Wow.

Anyway, get us a update when you can.

 

[Automaton25]

Your HOA specifies chimney cap design? Wow.

Anyway, get us a update when you can.

Yeah, they are useless. We're moving as soon as the market opens up again.

I'll give an update as soon as it is cold enough for a fire again. It's 60 today.

 

[Automaton25]

Your HOA specifies chimney cap design? Wow.

Anyway, get us a update when you can.

I started a fire this morning, it was incredibly windy outside, no downdraft. Smoke still comes out when I open the door though.

 

[moresnow]

I started a fire this morning, it was incredibly windy outside, no downdraft. Smoke still comes out when I open the door though.

Sooo? Are you opening the loading door on a load with active flame?

 

[Automaton25]

Sooo? Are you opening the loading door on a load with active flame?

Yes, I guess it's normal for these stoves to do that? Growing up I never had that issue.