Can i use my current chimney for a woodburning stove?

[bolonsito]

HI I live in NJ and am currently thinking of replacing my prefab fireplace with a wood burning stove.
The existing chimney is a triple wall chimney. THere is no insulation other then the air between each wall.
It is and 8" chimney pipe. THe chimney is made b majestic and i see that they still sell it and vermont casting recommends it for their fireplace insert however not for the wood burning stove.
I need to find out if this is considered a class A chimney or how it can be adapted if at all to use with a wood burning stove. PLEASE HELP!
Home construction begins next week and my contractor needs to know what i am doing with the fireplace.

It has the UL sticker on it but does not tell me the max burn temp

 

[DAKSY]

It's NOT rated for woodstove temps...
You'll hafta run an insulation wrapped liner all the way down.
The problem stems from the 2" clearance to your fireplace vent...
2" isn't far enuff away from combustibles to be safe with a woodstove/insert.

 

[Pagey]

If I remember correctly, a lot of that class a you're talking about is only rated for 1,700F. You want UL103 HT Class A which is rated for up to 2,100F. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks!

 

[bolonsito]

Ok where do i find this insulated liner?
If i run this will it then be safe?
Is this easy to run up the chimney or do i need a pro?
Thanks for your help

 

[Thumper]

I have the same question and dont want to hijack your thread but my fireplace is installed already and it has a double wall pipe and it sounds like I will need a liner also. I am planning to install a Vermont Castings wood burner.

Here is a pick of my chimney pipe looking from where the old fireplace insert used to be up.

 

[Dix]

Thumper, start you're own thread.

I think you'll get more help.

Welcome to the forums

 

[Thumper]

Will do. Thanks.