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06:29 UTC
Replacing a wood stove
Our downstairs wood stove has warping and its pipe is 8”. I wanna replace it with a new stove. The one I want has a 6” pipe coming out of it.
Should I use adapter (I doubt that’s a good idea) or could I push a 6” flexible pipe through the 8”?? Seems like that would fit and provide more layers!
05:14 UTC
Air intake reccomendations?
I've got my chimney built. Working on my hearth, stacking firewod.
Next on my checklist is the 3" air intake. I've been looking at some intakes on Lowes Depot and Amazon. Is there anything special about the ones made for stoves? just seems like metal mesh and a flexible hose?
Not to mention seems like a lot for like $90?
any help is greatly appreciated! trying to get this thing fired up here in the coming weeks
04:13 UTC
Need advice on large wood stove
Hi all, just had a bunch of dead pine & oak cut down at the house and was toying with the idea of getting a wood stove for the garage. The problem is that most stoves I’ve seen can only fit 16-18” logs when the ones we split are probably 24” give or take.
Is there a simple way to build my own stove or is there one I should look out for locally (FB marketplace is flooded with stoves)? Trying to keep this as budget as possible
03:02 UTC
Help?
Bought house and fan isn't fanning. What is this part and is it making the rest of the fan not working. The fan itself was cakes in dust, made sure there were no obstructions but still not working.
02:07 UTC
lopi/fpx large flush insert vs regency alterra pro i3000 vs ambiance/supreme flair34/lumis 32
hello, me again. still working on updating my old fireplace. me and the wife have it narrowed down to 3 options (in various flavours). looking to see if anyone has first hand experience with any of these units
particulars
-large open mid 50's fairly drafty house with old windows in saskatchewan canada so im going to need the heat
current open masonry fireplace is 48wx29hx24d so fit can fit no problem (would go bigger if anyone knows of one)
-wife wants the insert to be flush and modern looking
-not going to be burning garbage but most likely a heinz 57 mix of wood
-want largest firebox and log length. epa firebox capacity ambiance/supreme 2.98 cu/ft regency 2.92 cu ft lopi/fpx 2.8 cu/ft
-price of the unit isnt a problem, rather buy the right one once than pay to install something twice
-unit will not be primary heat but try to keep my furnace off ad much as possible
-i like the burn time and effeciency CATs offer but also worry about maintenance vs secondary air
any help is appreciated
thank you for looking!
1. lopi/fpx Large Flush Wood Rectangular NexGen-Hybrid
Emissions: 0.8 Grams Per Hour
Heating Capacity:* 1,500 to 2,500 Square Feet
Cord Wood BTU Range: 18,000 – 67,000
Crib Wood BTU Range: 11,162 – 39,875
Maximum Burn Time: Up to 15 Hours
Efficiency:** 77.8% HHV
Glass Viewing Area: 24-1/2” W x 13” H (307 Sq. In. Arch, 319 Sq. In. Rect.)
Firebox Size: 2.7 Cubic Feet
Maximum Log Size: 24 Inches
Weight: 530 Pounds
Construction: 3/16” to 1/2” Steel Plate
Bypass Damper: Yes
2. Regency alterra pro i3000
Maximum BTUs/hrinfo 85,000
Higher Heating Value Efficiency (HHV)info 78%
Lower Heating Value Efficiency (LHV)info 84%
General Specifications
Product Size Large
Log Size 20"
Burn Time 20 hrs.
Firebox Capacity 3.0 cu. ft.
Emissions (gms/hr) 0.95
View Area 300 sq. in.
Room Size Large
Vent Type Stainless Flex Liner
Vent Size (Air Intake) N/A
Vent Size (Exhaust) 6"
3. Ambiance/Supreme flair 34/lumis 32
Power Cordwood 90,000 BTU
EPA 49,358 BTU
Burn Time Up to 12 hours
Efficiencies G/HR 1.59 g/hr
Optimal % 75%
HHV 66.07%
Dimensions Overall
33 3⁄4" W (Front), 22" W (Back) x 19" D x 23 3⁄4" H
Min. Fireplace Opening
34" W (Front), 22" W (Back) x 19" D x 23 3⁄4" H
Surround
37" W x 2" D x 25 5⁄8" H
Glass
22 7⁄8" W x 15 3⁄8" H (352 sq. in.)
Material
Ceramic Glass
Max. Log Length
22" Logs
Firebox
Cu. Ft / Log Length
3.2 Cu. Ft. / 22" Logs
Lining
Soapstone
Int. Dimensions
22 1⁄2" W (Front), 15 7⁄8" W (Back) x 14 3⁄4" D x 17 1⁄2" H (Front), 16 1⁄4" H (Back)
Blower110 CFM
00:56 UTC
Proper Stove Cement
I have been working on completely rebuilding my first stove, a Jotul F100. I understand when re-assembling I need to use some sort of cement at the seams. I am seeing all sorts of mixed information regarding what to use and am at a loss.
Could anyone help to guide me in the right direction as to what I should use for this? Specifics products/brands or links would be GREATLY appreciated.
(Also need info on the best gaskets to get. Any info on that would be great as well!)
THANK YOU!!
00:46 UTC
Fresh air intake
I have an old used wood stove and I’m not certain the air intake is working all that great. Any idea how to service that? Thank you.
23:53 UTC
Just got my Lopi evergreen hybrid installed. The ambient heat alone is insane.
22:54 UTC
This is my set up
Just bought my grand parent's house. I change the old stove for a J.A Roby. Model Cuisinière HH.
22:53 UTC
Wood Stove Happy Vibes
22:21 UTC
Help identifying Hearthstone model
Hi folks! This is our first winter in a new home with this stove that we are so excited to use. The Hearthstone website says the model number should be on the back, but all I see is this scratched in number, googling it brings me nothing. I'm trying to find the model but also looking for an ELI5 on how to safely use this thing. We are brand new to fireplaces at all and very nervous to use it.
Appreciate any advice!
21:32 UTC
Replacing a wood stove downstairs
Hey all. New (to me) house. there are disconnections in our downstairs woodstove's piping causing smoke to leak into house. The wood stove has a severly warped front door. We're just going to replace it.
We bought a Drolet (sp?) from Home Depot. It has a 6" outlet, our current messed up stove has 8".
Question
Could I just slide a 6" flexible pipe down through the 8"?? I think that would be a frugal way to reduce size of chimney.
or adapt 6" up to 8"? ((my understanding of thermal dyn. makes me think that's a worse idea.
19:40 UTC
Lopi Insert
Just ordered a Lopi Large Next Gen Fyre insert for my large old school fireplace. Delivery in two weeks! I'm excited to be part of the club.
19:12 UTC
Value of Jotul 118b
I have a Jotul 118b I'm considering selling. It needs to be wiped down and new side burn plates, but other than that it's great - no cracks or enamel chips.
What would you list it for? At least tree fiddy?
18:40 UTC
Wood Cook Stove
Hi all!
I'm looking for a wood cook stove for a new home build. I realize it's a unicorn I'm likely looking for, but curious if ya'll know of any stove that fits my dreams:
- Heats ~1200 sq ft
- Is a wood cook stove
- Has a reburner or is catalytic - basically looking for a newer stove with good efficiency / clean burning
- Water jacket option
- Ideally, has a fresh air intake, but not entirely necessary
I LOVE the Kitchen Queen Hearth Master 240, but I don't like that it doesn't have a fire view door. Any ideas?
18:30 UTC
Woodstove and Oil furnace, One flue
I just bought a home that has an oil furnace in the basement. I want to add a woodstove down there to use on colder hard winter days, for clarification I live in northern NC so nothing crazy. Currently the furnace exhaust is piped to the flue I have, as far as I know it's a single, would not know where to start to see if it was a double. I know that you are technically not supposed to have both on one pipe, but is there a way for me to have a quick shut off for both tied into one pipe so I could switch sources if I desired too? I would never run both at the same time. I have never had a woodstove before, so I am flying blind here.
Thanks in advance.
17:47 UTC
Its all fun and games untill you gather our own logs
so i live in a place where i can gather drift wood very abundantly. just provide the effort
the remains of last winters cut . had a good winter for gathering so refilled over the winter with fresh cut
this winters collection SO FAR (smaller bits make excellent kindling
bit of \"sea\" coal i err found when diving.
The hound approves of the fire very much
16:28 UTC
Heat Shield
Hey wood stover, I recently purchased a drolet wood stove. Upon install I learned there needs to be an air gap between the shield and the wall for proper instillation. Why is every fireplace hearth/mantle I see not have an air gap and is just fixed to the wall. I can’t imagine everybody has improper installs. Why does know one on here have a floating heat shield. I’ve had wood stoves in my family since I was young but never did we have a floating wall. Please help me understand 😂😂 A lot of y’all don’t even have anything shielding the wall, like how is a brother supposed to know what is proper and safe vs not. I’m putting the stove in a corner which would be way simpler if the brick was just layed on the wall.
12:49 UTC