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thanks for the thoughts

would a dampner change the amount of heat loss in this system?

yeah but look at my last post. it is an water stove not boilier... would love a boiler or as you say a hydronic system.

would a dampner change the amount of heat loss in this system? the System is a firebox inside, cast iron pipes that hold water in the middle, and Insulation out side that will the a pretty metal shell. The Flue is a straight so there is probally 60(natural draft)-80(forced air)% heat loss... i...

would a dampner change the amount of heat loss in this system?

Lnewqban: questions: Yes there is factory insulation but not in the fire box. the stove is located in an area where outside temp has the greatest affect on temperature release; however it isn't outside... the building it is in has not much insulation and is only 4-6" off a cement pad. as for the...

I am trying to understand which material would be able to hold 1000deg heat for the longest time give or take a few hundred. I want to line the inside of the fire box so i can reduce the amount (lbs) of wood to try and save a few 100 dollars in wood cost. While i know this is a complex issue but...

I have a Hicks hot water stove that has a Cast Iron fire box. I am looking for Clay bricks or Something like it to retain more heat to hold over night inside the fire box. But i am need help with the difference in materials as far as heat retention per brick for longer holding time. Hicks hot...