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  1. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Thanks for the info regarding small fires in big stoves. I doubt I'd use the cooktop much, but I like having it as an option in case of power...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    begreen, I know you recommended I stay away from the Osburn 2400 since it's too much stove for my house and climate combined. However, what are...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    I think that photo makes it look smaller than it is. I have not measured the interior dimensions. The exterior at top is 11.5" x 11.5" and the...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    I've just been Googling heatilator and it seems like the old ones have an air intake below the hearth and an exhaust above the hearth, with a...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    It feels like solid brick to me when I bang on it. I've got a fire going right now, so I can't poke around too much. I bought the house a little...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    According to this page: http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/upgrading_a_pre-fab, it looks like it's not a prefab ZC fireplace. The...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    I am not sure that it is masonry. What's a good way to tell? If it is ZC, does that present problems? I have not decided on the insert yet. I...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Yes, I'll be having it professionally cleaned and inspected before I do the install.
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Thanks all. I'm confident that an angle grinder will go through the bricks easily enough now. Should I be worried about what's behind those bricks,...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    I was measuring the height of the flu today in preparations for ordering the liner. It's just under 15'. I found that there is a bend to the side...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Hmm, sounds like a quiet ceiling fan would be far better at spreading the heat and likely be much quieter. I still like the visual appearance of...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Thanks claybe, I've actually read a good portion of that thread.
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    I've read from many others on this forum about how nice it is to be able to load the wood north to south as well as east to west. That's why I...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    This is going on the second (main) floor of my house. The fireplace is in the living room, which is a fairly large room, around 25' x 16' (rough...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    My concern with a stove is that I'm not sure it would spread the heat around as well as an insert with blower. This is going in my living room. I...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Thanks for the tips on the fire board and toggle bolts. Sounds like a good plan. Do I need special toggle bolts to withstand the heat? I'm having...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Good to know. My chimney is in the center of the house, so there's no exterior wall. However, if I cut the lower/rear side of the damper opening,...
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  18. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    Thanks very much for the links begreen. I've attached the images you requested.
    Post by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. Tom Wallace
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    Should I install chimney liner myself?

    I'm interested in installing a fireplace insert and considering installing the chimney liner myself to save money. I know that I need to install a 6"...
    Thread by: Tom Wallace, Jan 20, 2013, 45 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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