Stove pipe exit--cooking

[Bob Rowlands]

A bit off topic, but I was extremely concerned about my wood stove installation regarding pipe temp and combustibles, the ring and the canvas cover. I mean really edgy to where I was nervously sticking my hand up at the pipe exit through the ring to check the air temps, canvas and ring temps, at various burn times and lengths of time. I even scrtached the paint with my nail to see how soft it was getting. lol I absolutely didn't trust my own install. It took quite a few hot burns before I finally relaxed with the stove cranking out the heat.

Yes my stove pipe is six inches and the outside pipe is eight inches. BTW I originally insulated between the two with fiberglass. Big mistake. Anyone reading this, do 'NOT' do that. Just trust me. Don't do it.

Also, it is always windy here. That helps disburse the few embers that escape the arrestor. While I was going through the initial edgy period I just stood outside and watched the pipe and embers to see what was going on up there. Not only was I concerned about my yurt, but I didn't want to set the field on fire and have the fire department come out and test the waterproofness of my yurt cover. lol