How can I make my barrel stove more efficient?
If you use regular concrete blocks under your barrel you can leave the legs off for better stove-to-mass contact. The blocks under the barrel absorb heat and contribute to the heat sink effect almost as well as the stones piled around it. The higher the stove the easier it is to load wood into it.
Can you use a stove without a baffle plate?
Without the baffle plate in the way, stoves wouldn’t be able to produce as much heat because all of the warm air would be rapidly lost up the flue. Baffles can also typically be removed from wood burning and multi fuel stoves because they can be damaged over time, causing them to warp and sag.
What does a stove baffle plate do?
What does a baffle plate do? The simplest way to describe a baffle plate, which is placed at the top of the fire chamber, is a deflector shield which reflects heat back into the combustion chamber. This ensures that as much heat as possible is retained in the stove and emitted into the room in a controlled manner.
Where is the baffle on a wood burning stove?
The baffle is a heavy duty component located at the top of the firebox inside a wood burning stove, typically made from metal to cope with high temperatures. A baffle plate helps to keep heated air and waste gases inside the firebox for longer to produce even more heat from burning wood.
When do I need to replace my baffle plate?
When a baffle warps, it can disrupt how efficiently and effectively a stove is operating, and so will need to be replaced for the stove to return to fully working order. As long as the stove has been properly operated and maintained, baffle plates can last for long periods of time.
How big of a baffle do I need for a bird feeder?
The baffle is mounted on a pole to keep away the pesky squirrels trying to reach the bird feeders. Its design allows it to accommodate a number of pole sizes. Also, if customized well, it can act as a squirrel baffle for 4×4 posts. The baffle is designed to fit in poles as large as 8 inches in diameter.
What kind of baffle to use on squirrel feeders?
The rubber clamp uses a stretch hook and loop wrap to tighten the support on the pole. This squirrel baffle prevents squirrels from climbing bad feeders pole by tilting and rocking when a squirrel or other small rodents try to climb the pole.
