SantaFe/Castile Stop Cold Air Draft

[Wooden Head]

When either of these stoves are not in use. How to stop the cold air from the exhaust and cold air intake? I have a couple of ideas, but they have flaws. Like to know your ideas or solutions.

 

[Lake Girl]

Where and how installed?

 

[Wooden Head]

One is in the finished basement and the other is in the living room first floor. Both have side wall exhaust and OAKs.

 

[kappel15]

What are the oaks made of? I use pvc pipe for mine and put a ball valve inline to close when not in use. As far as exhaust, I don't know if a flipper type cap would work or not. You know.like they have on tractor exhaust to keep weather out of muffler. But could cause issues if doesn't open. Off season, I stick a rag in end of exhaust. kap

 

[Wooden Head]

The OAKs are 2 inch insulated metal. I also cover mine in the off season.

 

[kappel15]

You might be able to fabricate a slide gate, like on a sewer dump on a camper, but metal

 

[Wooden Head]

You might be able to fabricate a slide gate, like on a sewer dump on a camper, but metal

Thanks
I thought about that, but was unable to figure how to do it on a double walled exhaust pipe or a flex fresh air pipe.
Don't have a welder or know someone that does this kind of work.