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Yes, this is a simple stack that only services the oil-fired boiler in the basement, It appears to be a lined chimney, but not a modern...
Hey all! We are in the process of remodeling the kitchen in our 1850 house. The brick boiler chimney runs from the basement, through the kitchen to...
WOW...some people are complete idiots. I would have LOVED if my house already had an insert! I know my insert was pretty heavy. The guys use a...
Yeah, the problem is the clearance is so tight, I can't get to the screws to tighten or remove them. I would have to pull the insert out and tip it...
Hey All, Minor issue with my insert. The "Ash Lip" is loose and as a result sags & rests upon my draft control, making it difficult to operate...
I noticed that the instructions say that when activated, "place next to the fire, not in the fire". With my stove I'm not sure where that would be!
"Chimney Flair" is what stove manufactures wear on their shirts at trade shows. :lol: A "Chimney Flare" is a road-flare like device thrown...
Agreed, but they went out of business about a year after the install. Gee, I wonder why!
FIXED! Well, as I had suspected, my liner was practically plugged shut at the very top three inches. The problem was twofold and a "Day 1" problem....
Wow, what a debate! I installed that very stove in the OP's post about two years ago. We are very happy with it...BUT we also don't use it for...
Another update: While I am waiting for another chimney company to come inspect the top of my stack, I experimented by removing one baffle entirely....
I was on the same fence as you a few years ago when a work buddy with a Jotul said to me: "Think of it this way. Nobody ever calls you up and...
Yes. My crazy father-in-law put a GIANT wood stove in the new house he built a few years back (I don't know the brand, but it was a monster). He...
UPDATE: Flipped the baffles so they are installed correctly and no change. Calling a different company tomorrow for a second opinion. I am...
Well there you go. Perhaps it was just my incorrect installation. I will flip them and report back. Thanks for the quick reply!
UPDATE: I checked all your suggestions. The baffles are pushed back all the way, on top of the bricks. They are exactly 2" thick. There is a...
Honestly I don't remember, as I did not install it myself. I could remove the surround and see though. I believe it's just SS flexpipe directly...
I have...awaiting a reply. Thanks! I will double check, but if memory serves the baffles just rests on a metal lip above the brick. I would...
Hi everyone, First post! Looks like I found a great forum. I am on my third season with my Napoleon 1402 insert and am having an issue you experts...
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