Hi guys Im new to wood burning. I've got some questions.
I have a Trailblazer Classic 1700. A ~30 ft masonry block chimney outside lined with terracotta.
I have a stove thermometer 18" up the stovepipe and a damper about 5 inches up the pipe.
I notice when I have the stove running about 350 with the air inlet at a little less than half, if I close the pipe damper most of the way the stove heats up a good 25deg. It feels hotter and maintains the temp longer. I speculate that I might have too much draw from the chimney robbing too much heat out of the stove. I also feel like closing the damper this much may cause more creosote to build up in the flue. What are your thoughts on this subject?
How long should I reasonably expect the stove to maintain temps of 400 or so without input from me? Say 3/4 stocked with decent wood.
thanks guys!
-joe
I have a Trailblazer Classic 1700. A ~30 ft masonry block chimney outside lined with terracotta.
I have a stove thermometer 18" up the stovepipe and a damper about 5 inches up the pipe.
I notice when I have the stove running about 350 with the air inlet at a little less than half, if I close the pipe damper most of the way the stove heats up a good 25deg. It feels hotter and maintains the temp longer. I speculate that I might have too much draw from the chimney robbing too much heat out of the stove. I also feel like closing the damper this much may cause more creosote to build up in the flue. What are your thoughts on this subject?
How long should I reasonably expect the stove to maintain temps of 400 or so without input from me? Say 3/4 stocked with decent wood.
thanks guys!
-joe