[TheForge] Re: Question about metallic heat shield for wood stoves

[Mike Spencer]

Andy wrote:

> Oh, one other thing, re: stack fire protection.  Would it pay to
> place a damper on each end of the stack such that if perchance it
> starts roaring, one could close off the O2 and starve the
> combustion?

Should work.  The concept behind throwing bicarbonate of soda on your
fire and leaving the dampers open is that the heated soda releases CO2
and quenches the stack fire.  Mechanical dampers should have the same
effect.  In fact, one at the bottom should do it.

- Mike

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