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| I recently had a 13100 insert installed. It seems to be working fine so far. I have one question though. The instructions say to not run the fan unless the draft control rod is pulled out at least 1/2 inch. I assume this is to keep the chimney hotter to cut down on cresote. I see little difference in the fire whether I keep the draft open 1/2 inch or closed all the way. Has anyone run one of these inserts with the draft closed and the fan on for a year or so? If you have, how has the cresote buildup in the chimnet liner been? |
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- Posted by christopherh (My Page) on Mon, Nov 3, 08 at 6:55
| I don't think they want the rod pulled out to keep the chimney hot, I think they want it out because when the fan is on, there is less stagnant air entering the chamber. So when the rod is out, there's a supply of air to the fire. Rod closed, the fire is literally choked off. Turn off the fan and there is enough air to keep the fire going. |
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| I have the same model and only just recently fired it up so Im still learning - I saw those instructions, and questioned how will it heat the area it needs too with the fan off at any point in time? Its the blower thats critical for the square footage coverage. On cold nights and before going to sleep, I dial down the damper to almost closed, the fire still burns a real slow burn and keep the fan on low. It keeps the house real warm overnight - that was the goal. Its my thinking by having the fan on with the damper as low or as close to closed. it keeps the stove from getting too hot overnight with no air circulating -was my reasoning behind this - is this correct? If it seems Im doing it wrong, then I would need to know this as well. I know at least once a week I will have the fire hot (damper open) and burning a few hours this way to clean burn the creasote off, which it does nicely this way. Anyway the stove exceeds all my expectations - heats 2,000 sq feet of 1st floor ranch style, with no problem at all in a few hours. Impressive heat - Im happy |
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| recently getting good use out of the I3100L - in order to keep the cresote at a minimum, I have been told that burning the unit in the 500- 600 degree range for 3-4 hours once a week should take care of any build up. I have to believe this since observing how clean it makes the enternal part with those temps. When your stove isnt hot enough and the draft is almost closed you will get buildup on the window. Just leaving the damper open, and let the temps rise to 500-600 it will burn off in short order. Do this at least once or twice a week with heavy burning, and I bet you will be in real good shape (im following my own advice too) Overall the stove is fantastic - produces incredible amounts of heat, and great burns that meet or exceed the specifications (duration) |
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- Posted by christopherh (My Page) on Wed, Nov 12, 08 at 7:52
| 500 to 600 is the normal operating temperature of our Regency. |
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- Posted by bstnh1(bstnh1@metrocast.net) onFri, Jan 9, 09 at 9:58
| For those of you giving the operating temp of your inserts, how do you measure the temp on an insert? |
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| a magnetic temperature guage on the top right side - Works well and can be found on-line or any heath store or stove place - under $20 as a follow up to the OP - I have burned basically 24/7 since my first post - everynight I close the draft and it really helps with the long overnight burns - still going strong in the morning, where I open it up for a few hours |
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- Posted by Alicia(star8230@centurytel.net) onSun, Feb 13, 11 at 1:07
| So where do you purchase this temp gauge? I have just gotten this stove having trouble with smoke coming into the house when I open the door to put wood in. Have been told I am not getting the fire hot enough. Does not seem to be drafting well. Any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated!!!! |
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