Summit Classic LE When Not in Use

[GoStove]

Hey guys,

Looking at hopefully getting this stove installed - understand a (key?) damper is suggested for longer stove pipes (will be 20-25’). I am curious when / if the stove is not in use for longer periods during heating season if there is anyway to block the possibility of heated house air escaping up the chimney etc.?

From what I have seen of these dampers they do not necessarily block all air when closed, I am seeing bypass holes and so on. Is there a way to close the door on the stove, close the damper, turn to low, and additionally seal all air intakes on the stove easily?

Thanks!

 

[begreen]

The heat escaping up the flue is not high. With the key damper and stove damper closed it is trivial. In some cases, with a cold flue, it may be neutral or even negative.

 

[GoStove]

Thanks. Would you say for example if the stove was not in use half the winter, but then in use the other half, that I would still be gaining much more heat than I’d be losing? I think I am mostly concerned if it’s not in use and it’s windy (60 mph+ gusts for long periods of time is not uncommon) with the 20-25’ of pipe. Is there a way / would it be easy to seal the stove if I was to get worried about it?

 

[begreen]

Yes, when the stove is running several 10s of thousand BTUs/hour of heat are generated. Comparatively, the heat loss is very small, especially as outdoor temps rise and the draft strength decreases.

 

[GoStove]

Thanks. My understanding is that there are 3 air inlets - main, secondary, and boost, is that right? Can they be easily accessed etc.?

 

[begreen]

The main and boost are easier to access. However, this is a trivial concern. Much more air infiltrates everytime someone enters or leaves the house.

 

[GoStove]

Thanks, than over the half winter or per day (etc.) would you say?

 

[EatenByLimestone]

If you pull your ash drawer out, and use your phone as a camera, you can see the air inlet. It’s pretty small. Your door is much bigger. Your bathroom fan that you turn on every shower has a greater affect.

 

[GoStove]

Do you mean over the course of a winter compared to a stove not in use I’m guessing?

 

[EatenByLimestone]

The course of a winter is made up of many days, so both of them. Winter is 5-6 months long.