Hi - We have a Dovre 2100 that has served us well for 20+ years. We're in the San Joaquin Valley of California, with some of the worst air in the US. Burn days are tightly controlled, unless you have a newer qualified model. I'd like to install a freestanding wood stove in the "alcove" but I'm rather confused about clearance issues. Is there a logical reason that I can't just pull the Dovre firebox and leave the surround? Also, the existing 2100 deg. flue seems to be in excellent shape. Reuse or replace? Thanks for any help!
How to replace HE ZCF with freestanding wood stove
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The Dovre 2100 is a zeroclearance fireplace. A wood stove will have different notably clearance and ceiling height requirements. Some folks have taken out their ZC and created an alcove for a wood stove. Usually they have around 48" width to work with and an 84" ceiling. As for reusing the chimney - maybe, if the pipe is class A HT rated. Do you know the make and part number or type of the pipe?
After a bit of research I've decided that an insert is my best bet. My problem is that the inside height of my Dovre is only about 15.5" and I haven't found anything shorter than 17.5". Does anyone know of a small insert that could work?
The opening on the 2100 drawing is listed as 330mm or 13". I don't think you will find an insert to fit this unit. It's pretty efficient as far as fireplaces go. The best deal may be to keep using it as such.
What does your manual for the fireplace say about inserts? Most do not allow for the install of an insert inside of a zeroclearance fireplace
bholler: Unfortunately, it says nothing about it. It's 28 years old, and my understanding is that Dovre today is not the same company that built ours. They were in Aurora, Ill. Please keep in mind that this is a cast iron ZCF and was considered efficient for its day.
begreen: I measured it and it's a minimum of 15.5". You may be looking at specs on a newer model. The problem is that since it's not EPA certified we can only burn on certain days, and we love wood heat.
So, I guess we might be looking at a new ZCF?
begreen: I measured it and it's a minimum of 15.5". You may be looking at specs on a newer model. The problem is that since it's not EPA certified we can only burn on certain days, and we love wood heat.
So, I guess we might be looking at a new ZCF?
IN that case i would say it would void any ul listing of the unit and be against code
Another option would be to put in a stainless liner and connect it to a freestanding rear-vent stove on the hearth.
You aren't going to find an insert to fit in that fireplace even if it were approved. Even if one would physically fit, you still need room to hook up the liner, elbow, etc..
A hearth stove in front of the fireplace is an option, but unless the fireplace is up off of the floor a bit then it will still be difficult to find a decent stove with such a low flue collar.
A hearth stove in front of the fireplace is an option, but unless the fireplace is up off of the floor a bit then it will still be difficult to find a decent stove with such a low flue collar.
Thanks to all for your help! I'm just going to sit tight with my old beast and burn when it's allowed. I gotta build that retirement home!
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