Maximizing Your RV Pellet Stove's Airflow with an Outside Air Inlet - DIY Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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In this video, we will guide you through the steps of installing a DIY outside air inlet for your RV pellet stove. This project is a cost-effective alternative to the commercial air inlets sold on Amazon and will improve the efficiency, performance, and quiet operation of your pellet stove. By bringing in fresh air from the outside, you'll reduce the noise produced by the stove and ensure safe and efficient heating during winter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned DIYer, this step by step tutorial will make the process simple and easy.
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IR temp sensors like you used measure the “heat” by reading the ir emitted from the hot object. Since you are measuring something reflective you are seeing 300 degrees because that’s coming off the side of the stove and reflecting off your shiny metal.
ahhh thank you!
I believe the manuals for stoves says don't use PVC. Mine does. I just used some flexible aluminum pipe.. Like 14 bucks. I did order one of those kits but sent it back since it literally is just the same aluminum flex pipe I bought for 14 bucks. The why no pvc, from what I read online the Pellet stove makers worry that hot ash from your exhaust (vent pipe) could get blown into the air pipe (since its sucking in air). Anyway glad your warm, pellet stoves are amazing. Im also surprised your outside wall for your pellet stove gets that hot. I can basically touch mine without any issues and hold my hand there. Most stoves suggest 4 Inches from any wall. So your well within that limit.
yes those kits had terrible reviews so went with the PVC thinking why not, its only cold air. But you do bring up a good point. I may have to think about that. And yes I'm ok open spacing. I am 12" off the wall in the rear and 5" on the sides but that metal stove pipe material does not even heat up. It just reflects the heat somehow. Works great even though it looks a little rednecky lol.....But we love the pellet stove.
I got a step van with a stove in it and I was thinking of going through the floor since I can't go through the wall where it is. not sure what kind and size of pipe and how to rig it all together though.
That would be very interesting. Do you think it would have issues flowing down? There is a fan pushing the air out so you may be fine.
@@OneStrangeJourney what do you mean flowing down?
@eedom69 air flowing down.
I would be more concerned with fumes under vehicle possibly increasing CO2 in the cab causing hypoxia and possible death. Some people die from dangerous poorly thought out plans.
If it made sense to vent under a camper then all campers would do that.
I RECOMMEND: Remodel, reinvent a space, use a pellet stove that is designed for trailers with 2" tolerances to combustibles.
Do not vent under vehicle. Heat and fumes would rise and fill your space with toxic fumes.
Wouldn’t be driving it f the stove is burning. Also would have a valve in it to close it if wanted. Exhaust goes through upper wall near ceiling
@@eedom69 would never have it on if we were moving, other then that it’s a sealed unit so well installed the intake is sealed all the way through to exhaust. So no heat loss. And during summer it’s disconnected with covers sealing the vents till winter. No issues.
After watching your video and coming to a decision to go ahead and drill holes in my camper, I am going to install a pellet stove in my camper next week.
I am not going to wait another cold night. I am looking at a local $2200 stove that has local people to help if I get in a pinch. They stock every part and can work on and diagnose anything there would be issue with. The thing is that if I use this pellet stove for 10 years then it cost $250 per year before the 30% tax credit yearly for the next 10 years until 2034 thanks to the worst president of all time Biden. But I will take the tax credit considering what they take!!
Politics aside, the local stove dealer has a 3 inch pipe that they use with a 6 inch hole. They draw air from underside of the vent pipe which pushes the heat up and out. That way it is one hole that looks clean and tigh outside. It is direct vent and doesn't need all the Frankenstein looking outdoor pipes.
So I cannot wait!!!
It got down to 13°F last night with wind gusts up to 20mph...
Sounds great! Good Luck!! It's going to make a world of difference. I don't know about all the Tax stuff, I should have researched it. I didn't even think about it. But we love the wood stove! Has made winter Rv Life so much easier!