I have started to only use cat probe for engagement.What happens when you have the air past 1/4 open on a full load?
Not really, I feel like the temperature is on the high side but to be honest I don’t know exactly how high I can regularly go. I do turn it down...
2.5-3 hours after cold-ish re-load with loose 3/4 fill. Way Past 1700* on cat probe, 900* on new burn indicator, 660 on pipe probe, 485* Stove...
Let’s see. way past 1700*on cat probe 825 on new burn indicator. 715 pipe probe 490 Stove top Air is on 4th mark from closed. Damper is 95%...
1/2 full firebox about an hour in. Smaller splits than what I have been using. Lots of secondary action and heat out of glass. past 1700*on cat...
Currently a bit into a reload. Past 1700* on cat probe, 695* on new burn indicator, 500 on pipe probe, 395* Stove top. Air is between 4th and...
Yes sir, bunch of blowing hot air experience from me! I was wondering if you had a background in HVAC by your post so I tried to be respectful to...
Thank you for the input. That is certainly a common and good way to do the ductwork but not necessarily always the best or possible. A few bits...
It is in a fur down/soffit. Here is a picture of us tearing out the soffit to gain access to ductwork and electrical. This chase goes the length...
Different color rooms are the specific zones for the system (I have 3). The ductwork color corresponds to the zone(s) they are serving. There is a...
corner of room. I have attached a picture of my house and the ductwork layout I designed for it. Assume top is N. Wood stove sits in NE corner of...
Yes, standard 20” cheap box fan. It is set in the opposite corner blowing air towards the stove. Normally have it on low.
I would normally agree but today on lunch I loaded up stove about 3/4 or just less full. All going good and well when I left house 1.5 hours...
Ha, glad you noticed the question. Obviously it is in your boots after being warmed up. I noticed how it read but decided to keep it that way. I...
A question that just popped into my head: For those of you who have the soapstone boot warmers, where do you put them? Also, any other neat...
Yep. Solid as can be. I have had tractors on top of it to remove dirt with no problems. After new roof is done I’ll make a carport/garage out of...
WS did say the cat probe isn’t the best to have but is required for regulations. Going by STT it will get hot after a time (around 500+) and you...
Quick history- house is designed like a walk-out basement but with a solid concrete roof. Almost no air infiltration. I have tried Fresh air...
After a few more fires the Cat has settled down a bit. Much easier to keep control on the higher Temp. Tonight I have it set fairly low. It was...
wow, my stove got HOT last night. I need to turn it down faster I guess. Loaded it up, waited till about 500ish to engage cat. Took it down slowly...
