Hi - I've justed installed a new multifuel stove including, enamel flue, flue liner, reg plate, the works.. I lite the stove for the first time today and there is an unusual smell in the room! I've checked for gas leaks of which there are non. The smell isn't of a smokey nature either, more a 'painty/enamel' type of smell? Perhaps all new stoves give off this smell the first few times I'm not sure but any advice or information would be gratefully received. I did use fire cement on all joints? Many thanks, Ric.
tony
3 Oct 2009, 10:08 PM
Quite normal ( a hot smell?)
hope you spent some money on insulation too?
fridihem
4 Oct 2009, 8:33 AM
The birds and animals outside also need some warmth, dont be like that.
farm
5 Oct 2009, 9:41 AM
Thanks Tony - How long will this (new) smell last, any idea?
fridihem
5 Oct 2009, 8:20 PM
farm,
Its like asking, "how long is a piece of string"
mike7
5 Oct 2009, 8:36 PM
I suggest that just once you get the stove a good bit hotter than you would normally expect to. This should drive off the stuff remaining that causes the smell, and then subsequently there'll be no smell in your normal operation.
neelpeel
6 Oct 2009, 1:23 AM
Smell should only be for the first 2 or 3 times the stove is on. Quite a stifling, plasticy smell I assume. I think it usually comes from the paint curing.
Enjoy your new stove!
Terry
12 Oct 2009, 6:22 PM
Apparently most paint on stoves these days only cures after the first couple of burns, so presumably the smell will disappear soon. Before we flashed ours up the first time, the installer suggested we carefully wipe off any dust as it might affect the finish until the paint is completely cured.
