Mountainmanbob

Hi Amy the vent pipe should be a little higher than the highest peak of your house Mountainman

amy55

I think it does that, but what about the angeling of the vent going out of the house. I just measured that. It's about 16" to the back wall, with 2 90 degree angels. I do know that you can't really give me advice here, but you might be able to give me things that I can research. It's a Harman, Mark III.

Also, I tend to leave the door open on the bottom for the ash tray. I do that because my fire tends to go out without that extra air. Once the fire really gets going, I then close that door.

Just know that I will be researching anything that you tell me, but I am really happy that you are telling me things that I can research. Also, I am trying to find a wood stove specialist, but I like to be consumer aware.

So, really, thank you.

((((hugs)))))
amy

KidsR#1

Sorry you have not been feeling well.

Years ago at my work people were getting headaches for no reason. Someone brought in a CO2 detector and it went off. The furnace had been leaking. People that day had to seek medical treatment if they were showing symptoms for carbon monoxide poisoning. So seeing a Dr may be warranted.

Also I believe now all homes are required to have a CO 2 detector and a smoke detector. At least in NY they need to be in a house if you are selling or buying one. Same goes for rental units.

Mountainmanbob

I would think that those 90s may be playing a part in it?
The straighter the shot the better.
I have noticed than many stoves use 45 degree bends.

Also to consider.
My mother is extremely allergic to smoke of any kind.
Smoke also kind of bothers me a little (maybe more than a little).
Possibly something to mention to your doctor?
MB

theuncertainty

Sending big hugs, Amy! Hope you're feeling better!