Measure the temperature and efficacy of your wood stove using the Galafire magnetic thermometer. As the name indicates, the magnetic feature is there for easy installation on any metallic surface. Get it installed on the stove pipe and see the temperature.
Looking at it, you will see three color grading behind the dial. Each color grading for a different range of temperature.
Manual for General Use
Looking at it, you will see three color grading behind the dial. Each color grading for a different range of temperature.
Till 200, it gives yellow color. Onwards orange gets started till 500 and then red color starts. This is to give you a rough idea at first glance to see at what level your wood stove is heating stuff.
Upper circle diameter indicates the temperature in Fahrenheit and lower one in Celsius.
400 to 600 Fahrenheit is sort of good range for a running stove, too much temperature will only consume the woods, and under temperature will generate much smoke. So make it moderate.
It does not have inbuilt light for the display. So it might be difficult for you to check it in dark hours. So throw the light directly over it, if it is dark in the room.
Don’t worry about the material being damaged by the heat. It is an Aluminum made durable gadget with 2 years of warranty.
Thats why it got position into the best wood stove thermometer.
Note: Don’t use the magnetic thermometer directly on the newly installed wood stove, as paint may rub with the gadget. Let it run for a few hours to get paint settled and hardened. Then you can install the thermometer without any hazard.
Where to Install a magnetic thermometer on a wood stove - Installation Instructions
This is a frequently asked question regarding the thermometer. Just unpack the thermometer and you can mount it anywhere on the stove. The best spot is the hottest spot. Take a guess of the hottest spot of your stove and place it there. Ideally it is just above the square part of the stove. While the pipe will give the temperature of passing smoke.