Chimney not drawing well

[Ruam]

We recently put in a wood burning stove where a fireplace used to be. The stove works well but everytime we open it to put fuel into it, the smokes pours out of it into the room.

Is there a way of improving the draw on the chimney. The chimney is not lined or there is not a cowel on the chimney pot.

Would either of these help?

Any advice appreciated?

Ruam

 

[Hoagy]

Take a look here, might help you.

 

[Carpenter]

All the factors in that link are very likely culprits; new homes now are so well draught-sealed that open fires and stoves may smoke quite badly, try leaving a window slightly ajar when the stove is lighting to see if that improves matters any.

 

[Ruam]

Thanks for that advice.

Over the weekend I will do a few checks on the stove.

Once again thanks.

Ruam

 

[MOB]

For anybody considering installing a stove in a new build, it is a good idea to bring in an airvent under the floor to a spot under the stove (where it will be hidden).

For the OP - there is probably a lever on your stove for a damper (there is on most stoves) which causes the opening or restricting of the air intake. Open it out fully before opening the door of the stove, so that the air intake increases and the 'draw' is temporarily maximised.

Incidentally, many people will load a stove up with fuel and then restrict the airflow with the damper to let it simmer\smoulder all evening. You get better combustion (less smoke) if you burn hot: better to have a smallerr amount of fuel and give it enough air to burn well, topping up with small pieces of fuel at regular intervals.

 

[Ruam]

For the OP - there is probably a lever on your stove for a damper (there is on most stoves) which causes the opening or restricting of the air intake. Open it out fully before opening the door of the stove, so that the air intake increases and the 'draw' is temporarily maximised.

I do open it fully but it still smokes the room.

Ruam

 

[sas]

For anybody considering installing a stove in a new build, it is a good idea to bring in an airvent under the floor to a spot under the stove (where it will be hidden).

Good point. But its a better idea to install a stove that takes a dedicated air-supply via a pipe from outside which means it won't lead to unplanned ventilation. These are becoming alot more common with the move towards airtight houses.