Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Pellet stove question or fireplace damper issue ?

bigdog · 01-05-2015, 12:03 AM

Thanks Thinkxingu for the info...

I believe the chimney cap/plate to be sealed very tightly, although have not insepected myself. Will have that inspected in the summer when I get chimney cleaned.

I was also told by another that I might have a 'negative pressure' situation in the stove room, as 'lower level floors' are more prone to being in this state. The stove is on the fisrt floor of my 2,000 ft colonial built in 1999, and is well insulated.

On that note, how does one offset 'negative pressure' in the house?

Last, was also told that one reason for the draft may be air from the flue going through the stove and out the 'air intake', which is near the bottom of the stove ? This seems like a possibility.

Thoughts on all above ?

Thanks,
Bigdog

01-05-2015, 12:03 AM	#3
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 123 Times in 97 Posts	Thanks Thinkxingu for the info... I believe the chimney cap/plate to be sealed very tightly, although have not insepected myself. Will have that inspected in the summer when I get chimney cleaned. I was also told by another that I might have a 'negative pressure' situation in the stove room, as 'lower level floors' are more prone to being in this state. The stove is on the fisrt floor of my 2,000 ft colonial built in 1999, and is well insulated. On that note, how does one offset 'negative pressure' in the house? Last, was also told that one reason for the draft may be air from the flue going through the stove and out the 'air intake', which is near the bottom of the stove ? This seems like a possibility. Thoughts on all above ? Thanks, Bigdog