Question on Use of a Barometric Draft Control
I am installing my new Reading stove with a back vent and sidewall power venter kit. The stove came with a "tee" and barometric draft control and I was wondering if I need to install it or is it for a top vent stove? Or is it optional? The owners manual isn't very clear on the matter.
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It is very important that you install the baro. Using a stoker stove without a baro could cause a hopper fire. Also without a baro you will suck all the heat out of the stove. Make sure the PV has a rheostat on it and set the draft at .03-.05 for best results.
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Jerry i'm curious how would a barometric dampner prevent a hopper fire??
When I got my stove I was told I had to use it with my Harman to maintain a constant .05 draft. I know Al has been running his stoker without a barometric dampner for a couple of years now without and issues.
Just curious..
Thanks John
When I got my stove I was told I had to use it with my Harman to maintain a constant .05 draft. I know Al has been running his stoker without a barometric dampner for a couple of years now without and issues.
Just curious..
Thanks John
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I too run my Magnum without a baro. I'm a really losing that much heat without one?
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Thanks Lime! I have a horizontal run to my flue and I guess I don't know the proper way to install it. Does anyone have a picture that show's this? I Definitely need to put it in. Still warm here in Binghamton this week so it would be a good time to do it..
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I can't speak for harmon, but with the Leisure line we gain about 20% more. your chimney draws x amount of air when it is working properly, as it get hotter and it gets colder outside the draw of the chimney increases. As the chimney draws harder and harder it needs to get air from someplace. Without a baro it will sometimes reach into the hopper to get its needed air, but because of harmans feeder design, I don't think you need to worry about this. When you use a baro, it lets room temp air in and mix with the 500* stoker air. As a result, the temp of your chimney lowers and causes less draw. BINGO, it keeps the hot air in the stove a little longer letting the convection fan do its job better.
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