Woodstove draw & angles....
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I've an available new 8" stainless top cap in my way, let me know if you can use it.
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Two 45 degree bends will have a negligible effect on low velocity airflow. I think that 10-1/4” gap between pipe sections is a much bigger deal.
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I've always used "5 feet of rise for every 90 degree bend, plus two feet above roof ridge if you are within ten feet of it" I would say that your angle being 45 or so would require much less height, and it looks like you have plenty of rise to get a good draft.
The 10 1/4 inch may be an issue with the heat coming off the pipe. I would have to look it up, but I think the safety requirements are 18 inches from structure for single wall pipe.
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Draft was adequate on the first burn.
If the firebox was any larger, it might get iffy. The stove is airtight, so draft is even more important. So far, no puffing.
The first burn was a low pressure rain day where the smoke actually fell out of the sky, so that was a great test.
Huge thanks to both @NKD and @Scsmith42 for the help with getting this project to completion.
Word to to the wise, if you paint a woodstove with rustoleum stove paint, burn it outside first. Damn thing nearly smoked us out.
If the firebox was any larger, it might get iffy. The stove is airtight, so draft is even more important. So far, no puffing.
The first burn was a low pressure rain day where the smoke actually fell out of the sky, so that was a great test.
Huge thanks to both @NKD and @Scsmith42 for the help with getting this project to completion.
Word to to the wise, if you paint a woodstove with rustoleum stove paint, burn it outside first. Damn thing nearly smoked us out.
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Looking good but I am curious how well the paint holds up. I have one very similar in my basement that needs something either paint or the stove black polish and couldn’t decide which and was scared the paint would keep burning off since it gets pretty hot on the outside if it gets a good fill of good wood.
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I've used both and wouldn't use anything except the rustoleum high temp stove paint (brush on.)
Prep is the most important part.
Sand all surfaces, blow clean with high pressure air, rinse/wipe with break cleaner, then brush on. It will last years.
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I was impressed by refinish Slacker did. Looked brand new.
Seemed like after about 1/2 hour the paint was fine.
We got a little high off the fumes at first though. So a little bonus, lol.
Seemed like after about 1/2 hour the paint was fine.
We got a little high off the fumes at first though. So a little bonus, lol.
