Thoughts on High Valley 1500 catalyst stove insert

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redyute

redyute

Feeling the Heat
Dec 4, 2015
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southern maryland
Hope I posted in the correct section, so I'm getting ready to purchase a high valley 1500 catalyst stove insert and was wanting to hear you guys thoughts on it especially if you own one. Its going into a masonry chimney, also getting the 8" stainless steel insulated linker kit to go with it. I have 1550 square feet and its rated at 2000 square feet, I attached the quote so you guys can see. I'm open to suggestions so guys feel free to input your opinions thanks.
 

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Welcome. It's odd that a stove with a 2.5 cu ft firebox would require an 8" liner. That raises the cost of the liner a bit.
 
I was thinking the same thing but I figured I'm no expert so if it was designed to work with 8" liner then imma go ahead and get it. I'm so anxious like a kid in a candy store I really need to toss out my wood hungry insert, just curious as to how much more efficient this unit will be
 
Good news, you can run this insert on a 6" liner, you just have to get the reducer from them. At 20 feet 6" will work fine.

Firebox Details
Firebox Size Wood Size Flue Emissions
2.5 cu. ft. 21" 8"* 3.4 grams/hr.
can be 6" with use of approved flue collar reducer

http://www.highvalleystoves.com/insert1500.php

This insert is close to mine, it will heat your house fine, you may have to run it hard on the really cold days depending on how insulated your house is.
 
So I bit the bullet and ordered the unit with the 8" liner, sales rep was like well although it will work with a 6" liner it was designed with 8" to maximize draft, the 6" is $200 less but the adapter is $135.00 so I said screw it and got the 8, lol he threw in a free digital moisture reader
 
redyute said:
sales rep was like well although it will work with a 6" liner it was designed with 8" to maximize draft
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Is this correct?
 
He may or may not be but I figured just get it over with
 
Depends on your overall height, if this is a shorter install (15 ft) then 8" is the way to go, if you are on the taller end (20+) then 6" would work fine.

Guessing they marked up the reducer just enough to get you to not want it, the only real issue will be when you switch out the insert most are 6" but hopefully that won't be for 10+ years.
 
Yeah my house is single level the chimney measured 18 1/2 feet
 
Oh yeah the chimney is 13x17, installing it myself.
 
Just checked out your thread lots of good info, had already decided to fab up a block off plate cause I need to open up the damper to fit the liner
 
I'm like cant wait for this thing to get here lol
 
Please give a review when you get some time/burn under your belt. I've been considering that exact stove in my second fireplace.
 
2fireplacesinSC said:
Please give a review when you get some time/burn under your belt. I've been considering that exact stove in my second fireplace.
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Yeah imma start an install thread when it gets here tomorrow and keep it updated. Will take plenty of pics and welcome suggestions and recommendations cause I wonna get it right cause I'll need a fire Marshall inspection for the home owners insurance
 
Stove finally showed up
 

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looks good. I noticed on looking at the instruction booklet that both it and the 2500 use the same catalyst. I hope it puts out some good heat for you. Hope the wood is seasoned well by the time it's needed!

I'm curious to know the burn time and high/low range adjustability.
 
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