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tilario t1_ite6eke wrote

can you post a picture of your fireplace, in particular the "vent thing" you're talking about.

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LookingM4FnearUCONN OP t1_ite784n wrote

If I find out how to. It’s the thing inside the chimney. I have to open before the fire is lit

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US-Freedom-81 t1_ite87cj wrote

OP, I am in the same situation as you. Brand new stove brand new piping brand new everything. The first few fires that I had in it the last week or so I’m struggling to get enough heat generated to create a draft so the smoke leaves the firebox. The issue is like the comment said is with a cold flu you’re not getting enough draft to push the smoke up. I noticed with mine that if I start with a lot more newspaper to get a good flame started, this gets the flu nice and warm so the smoke drafts out. I do like the comment and idea about leaving the door open and getting the inside of the box up to room temperature.

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