Leaking Creosote

The 91 requires a 8” flue , which I have, and I’ve never seen the flue temps over 300? Remember, my stove is a cat stove and from what
I’ve been told on this thread, that’s normal for a EPA stove.

 

My chimney is in the middle of the house and drafts very well. After talking with Locust Post, and running the stove a bit, I believe I’m ok now. I started running the damper open a bit more on the night burns and everything seems to be ok. I’m going to let the fire burn out after tonight ( tomorrow’s temps are supposed to be in the 50’s) and give everything a good cleaning to double check for creosote. I appreciate all the suggestions!

 

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I believe that was my problem, trying to extend the burns. Since I’ve opened the stove up a bit more for the night burns I haven’t seen any creosote, my glass is definitely cleaner and I still have plenty of coals to build back from. Luckily my chimney draws well. I’m going to let the fire go out tonight and give everything a good cleaning tomorrow to check on creosote build up in my chimney and stove pipe. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

Update, I cleaned my stove, stove pipe, chimney and vacuumed my CAT. None of these items was very dirty. My stove pipe and chimney was very clean, I may have gotten a total of a handful of creosote from both and this is after burning for almost a month. THe CAT had some fly ash on it and looks like I may have gotten I'v got it a little hot a time or two, but when I stoked the fire at 3am before work this morning it was in the normal range and when I went out to get in my truck, I could smell some smoke but after throwing some light on my chimney, I couldn't see any smoke. I guess I'm a slow learner but after using a non EPA stove for over 50 years, this change is kinda hard. It's a mindset change for me. I'm liking the new Buck, less wood for the same heat. Thanks all!

 

Sounds like you are on the right path now. Yes I get some wood smoke smell but no visible smoke when the cat is doing it's job.