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Single Venting
in through those channels and performance of the stove
in a dangerous draft reversal.
Creosote
combination of installation features and operational steps that
will encourage good draft and minimize creosote production.
stove or insert. Some localities enforce the NFPA guidelines
as part of their building codes.
Fuel
Even the best stove installation will not perform well with
the wood. This reduces the amount of heat that reaches your
home and can contribute to a creosote problem. There are
lift a piece and get a sense of its weight; it can lose a third or
more of its weight as it dries. Also look at the ends of a log;
as it dries it shrinks and often cracks. The more weathered
Dry wood burns readily with a good chimney draft. But with
and combustible gases can 'gas out' from the wood quickly
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the stove needs to cool down. You should open the damper
the wood moisture is not too low.
Draft Testing
An easy way to test your chimney draft is to close the stove's
air control open and closed. Results are not always instant;
you may need to wait a few minutes for a change in the
good performance and a safe system.
Negative Pressure
Good draft also depends on a supply of air to the stove; a
chimney can't pull in more air than is available to it. Sluggish
draft results when a house is tight enough to prevent the
bring combustion air directly to the stove. An outside air kit is
available to connect the stove directly to a source of outdoor
combustion air.
Conclusion
good performance and year of reliable heating.
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