I recently installed an Appalachian insert and have questions about the air intakes. 2 are in the doors, and 2 are up high on the front corners. My question is where do the top ones vent? The only way I can get the fire really blazing is to crack the door, then it really dies down when I shut it. Could there be some blockage in the upper vents? I also would like to know the best settings for both vents and the damper for longer burn times.
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For the record... I'm guessing.
But I think the top holes on most inserts are for air to circulate from in the bottom out the top; through a chamber that isn't in the firebox.
That is: the fire heats the firebox, the air goes just outside of the firebox through a channel and exits the top to heat up the room.
Maybe... like I say, I'm guessing.
KRS
But I think the top holes on most inserts are for air to circulate from in the bottom out the top; through a chamber that isn't in the firebox.
That is: the fire heats the firebox, the air goes just outside of the firebox through a channel and exits the top to heat up the room.
Maybe... like I say, I'm guessing.
KRS
Thanks KRS
But I don't think that is right. There is a definate draft from these inlets. I can put a lighter to the vent and there is sucked right into the stove.
I am also having problems with smoke spilling out while loading. There is a metal plate under the flue and plenty of room for the smoke to exit. I removed the plate for a week or two and had no problems, but was loosing all my heat. Put it back in yesterday and the stove is making killer heat, but still getting a little smoke into the house while loading, especially after a long burn. Once the pipe is hot, it is better.
But I don't think that is right. There is a definate draft from these inlets. I can put a lighter to the vent and there is sucked right into the stove.
I am also having problems with smoke spilling out while loading. There is a metal plate under the flue and plenty of room for the smoke to exit. I removed the plate for a week or two and had no problems, but was loosing all my heat. Put it back in yesterday and the stove is making killer heat, but still getting a little smoke into the house while loading, especially after a long burn. Once the pipe is hot, it is better.
ericjeeper
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Might try cracking the door for 30 seconds
before opening it to load. Let the firebox clear out.
before opening it to load. Let the firebox clear out.
KsWoodsMan
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This sounds like a blockage in the fluepipe to me.
At the end of last years heating season I was starting to get smoke in the house with a fresh fire. When I cleaned the chimney, ash had built up around the collar/pipe at the inlet and left a small 2" opening at the top. This explained my low draft and smoke spillage.
Hope you find the problem.
At the end of last years heating season I was starting to get smoke in the house with a fresh fire. When I cleaned the chimney, ash had built up around the collar/pipe at the inlet and left a small 2" opening at the top. This explained my low draft and smoke spillage.
Hope you find the problem.
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