I just completed my Pompeii oven - 46" diameter, 23" center height (+/-), 20.5" wide opening, 12.75" arched opening height (metal), 6" x 10" chimney vent at top of brick arch, 12" landing
So, when starting fire, I get a fair amount of smoke out of the opening and every time I add new logs to fire. I followed design dimensions pretty accurately, so I'm not sure if this is normal or do I need to modify something.
I have a rain protective cap on top of 4" vent pipe. A neighbor suggested a cap that allows better airflow across the top of vent to draw smoke and possibly a flue valvle to control draw.
I would really appreciated any insights, anyone can provide. It's a tad frustrating to have smoke and heat out of the opening instead of up the vent stack. Thanks very much
David
So, when starting fire, I get a fair amount of smoke out of the opening and every time I add new logs to fire. I followed design dimensions pretty accurately, so I'm not sure if this is normal or do I need to modify something.
I have a rain protective cap on top of 4" vent pipe. A neighbor suggested a cap that allows better airflow across the top of vent to draw smoke and possibly a flue valvle to control draw.
I would really appreciated any insights, anyone can provide. It's a tad frustrating to have smoke and heat out of the opening instead of up the vent stack. Thanks very much
David
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