Within the last week I have installed my Englander stove and hearth just in time for this artic blast most of the country is feeling. I was surprised at how easily everything came together. I did run into one issue with my install. I decided to place the stove in the corner of my living room and had to purchase a 45 degree elbow to make my 'though the wall' flue system work. Problem with the elbow is it wont allow the straight piece of Dura-Vent to twist and lock into place. The elbow is also a Dura-Vent. I decided to use a little force and the two pieces went together and formed a tight seal. My only issue now is the flue system doesn't line up allowing me to have a perpendicular vertical rise outside of my house. For the time being I left the flue with the horzontal run and no vertical. I have only burned the stove a couple times and only during the evening while I'm at home. I've talked with stove stores and read some stuff that says a horizontal run is sufficient for a pellet stove. I have also heard that some vertical run is necessary. Could someone clear this up a little especially for the Englander stove that I have?
Secondly I have been reading about the manufacturers settings on these stoves. If I understand correctly they are pre-determined by England Stove Works and are pre-programed into the buttons on the bottom of the control board. It sounds like some people on this forum have changed these settings?? If so are there set-ups for certain applications or is it a trial and error type of thing??
Lastly I just wanted to see what people thought about the pellets sold at Tractor Supply Company. I bought a couple bags to try them, the local stove store also sells the same brand but are cheaper at TSC. The brand is Lignetics (spelling might be wrong) good, bad??
Thanks!
Secondly I have been reading about the manufacturers settings on these stoves. If I understand correctly they are pre-determined by England Stove Works and are pre-programed into the buttons on the bottom of the control board. It sounds like some people on this forum have changed these settings?? If so are there set-ups for certain applications or is it a trial and error type of thing??
Lastly I just wanted to see what people thought about the pellets sold at Tractor Supply Company. I bought a couple bags to try them, the local stove store also sells the same brand but are cheaper at TSC. The brand is Lignetics (spelling might be wrong) good, bad??
Thanks!