[sixball]

A couple of inches of snow today. We lucked out with the building!  I think my garden is gone. We'll have two cold nights then it is supposed to warm up again. I have ti set up the heater in the shop for the dogs & get all the hoses drained. Test away on your heater.

[sammons]

Nice heater you got Rattiac! With the insulation you put in...that should keep you very warm.

[Rattiac]

I needed to get out of the house for a minute,  so I did another test (outside) to see how the exhaust wrap did and threw some pellets in.  Filled the cup about 1/4  of the way. 

Exhaust wrap did well.  I could put my hand on the pipe while it was going.
Couldn't get an accurate reading for some reason when pointed at the wrap.  Readings all over the place except for the metal sections.
The pellets were hard to get started but that 1/4 cupfull lasted 40 minutes.

Also used the heat tape (good to 400°) around the hole at the opening for more fire protection.
I think im ready for a installed test soon.

[sixball]

Looks warm and cozy. Could you build an insulated cuff that stayed in the hole in the door that the pipe slipped into? Originally my stove pipe went through a big terra-cotta pipe through the roof.

[Rattiac]

Im looking into that.  Something a bit more quickly to slide in, maybe a modified starter shield.
The exhaust wrap works but to assemble the two pieces and wrap it is a pain.
That cup for the pellets is the perfect size.  Goes around the pipe and fits in the hole.
I may order another to make a shield.

[sixball]

Could this stuff help? Maybe fill the space between the pipe & cup?
https://www.amazon.com/Lynn-Manufacturing-Kaowool-Insulation-Fireproof/dp/B07ZQPC43B/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B07ZQPC43B&psc=1

[Rattiac]

 We threw away a electric blanket recently and was thinking of going all (Burt Munroe) and cut it up for a heat shield.
During break I went over to autozoo and grabbed a DEI starter heat shield.
I think this will work,  much easier to attach with the velcro already sewn on.
We'll see this weekend.  Need to go fishing 🎣.

Pic of the exhaust wrap/through the door test fit.
Probably gonna ditch the wrap and do the starter shield.

[sixball]

I'm sure you have researched this way more than me. I know you will find the right combo for you. We'll know more in the spring. 

[Rattiac]

Starter shield.
Took it to work to sew the edge I cut down.  Luckily my boss had some flame resistant thread. 

While trying to put it on after assembly was a pain. So I put the sleeve in first,   then pushed in the two pieces and installed the screw.  This was much easier.
I'm good with this.  Going camping.
I saw they planted Kokani Salmon at this lake. 🎣

[sixball]

Looks like you have it. Somehow when you said starter heat shield I was thinking of the sheet metal ones. Good luck with the fishing!

[Rattiac]

Back from camping.   
Friday arrived at camp at noon.  It was warm,  almost no jacket weather but windy.  Then it died down before the sunset. Since we had a fire that night, we tried the electric 1300/1500w  heater. I was surprised how good it did . It has a thermostat and had it on near 70° temp all night.
The next night we tested the wood stove.  Ran it for about an hour (70°) inside.  The starter shield did well.  Still hot to the touch but didn't melt the deck plate . On the outside was better due to the lower temps.
Readings from the pipes were .
Bottom 212°
Top 100°
Elbow  95°
Shield  80°
Nothing burned or melted in the door so I'd say it was a success but there's room for improvement in the future. 
No fish this trip not even a bite. The truck did well over Parleys canyon I-80 though.  That's a serious climb here.

[chopper526]

Looks warm and toasty

[sixball]

Two heat sources are bearer than one! The fire looks very nice and cozy. I think your whole rig is really cool.
 Raining here all day. My son just said he has had 2.5" in Reno. That is a lot for this area. I went down the road this afternoon and cleaned out the water diversions to keep water running off the road. When I came back this evening the road was fine. It's a steep 2 miles and can wash out fast.

[62131]

What fuel source did you use in the stove? Did you try the pellets?

[EDNY]

I'm sure your install is right on...maybe a detector of some type is a good idea?  This story is from up in our area.

https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-investigate-fatal-fire-in-town-tupper-lake.htm