[Stoves] Black radiating surfaces

[David G. LeVine]

Crispin Pemberton-Pigott wrote:
> <snip>Discussing this with Nigel for a minute, it seems that you might get more
> heat off the hot surface by putting an open ended vertical convection tube
> over the hot part to increase the air speed past the surface. This will pull
> off more heat than the radiation will, though it will deliver it in the form
> of hot air instead of radiation which may give the perception of 'not being
> as hot' to someone sitting nearby.<snip>

Another area for discussion:  With a convection tube surrounding the red 
hot surface, there is much less chance of accidental contact with the 
red hot metal by people, animals and other flammable matter.

Keeping the fire inside the stove seems to be a good idea <GRIN>.

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David G. LeVine
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Nashua, NH  03060

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