Avalon insert

[TheBigIron]

Hello all,

I have an Avalon perfect fit installed in my home.. It sits flush with my chimney front. This stove really puts out the heat. I am wondering since my stove is inserted into my chimney and I loose most of my heat up the chimney, if there is a metal baffle plate that I can install above my stove and divert that heat back into my home or continue to heat my bricks up?? Thanks for any input on this...

 

[bholler]

Well first off do you have a full liner hooked to it? If so yes look up blockoff plates on this site there are tons of threads about them.

 

[TheBigIron]

I do have a full liner hooked to it. Thanks for that info

 

[begreen]

You probably will notice the greatest difference with an exterior chimney. Almost all of the threads on block off plates are in the main hearth forum. There's also a wiki article with links to several threads at the end.
https://www.hearth.com/talk/wiki/why-damper-seal-is-needed/

 

[TheBigIron]

Begreen,

Thanks for your input on the block off plate. Being a former tin knocker this looks something that I can accomplish myself.. Thanks again..

Dave

 

[begreen]

It should be an easy project if you know how to cut and bend metal.