Re: pipe temp. on wood stove?

"Veteran" <georgewspamk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote...
where is the best placement of a stack temperature guage. above or below
the damper?

What do you want it to show?

If you want the max temp of the stack, put it below the damper, as close as
possible to the stove.

If you want the max temp going into the chimney, put it above the damper.


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