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Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by lethal dose, Jan 19, 2013.

  1. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    looking at a striker c160. unfortunately, i can't seem to find any pricing online. not looking to spend a fortune, as i have moved to south carolina and will rarely use wood for heat. anyone known any good deals on a small insert? my search fu is out of whack.
    lethal dose, Jan 19, 2013
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  2. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA
    What is your budget for the stove?
    BrowningBAR, Jan 20, 2013
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  3. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    Well, I am not afraid to spend a little... but I have to draw a line somewhere on a setup that MAY see a total of 30 days of use per year. Kind of a cost to benefit ratio. I'd say I'd like to be in under $1500 total for the setup which leads me to think used may be the key, here. Trouble is, the area is plagued with antiquated dinosaur like stoves on Craigslist. I did turn one search up that seems to be fair... waiting on a response.
    http://asheville.craigslist.org/hsh/3473913161.html
    We shall see. I'd also be open to a low top or rear exit flue freestanding unit. I believe my fireplace opening is 24.5" high. I like the 602cb, but am having trouble tracking an inexpensive one down.
    lethal dose, Jan 20, 2013
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  4. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    To add... obviously, the less I have to spend, the better. Looking for bang for the buck, here... Meaning s $900 deal may actually be a better deal then a $400 deal.
    lethal dose, Jan 20, 2013
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  5. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    Also, the listed rear clearance on the cl ad stove is listed at 11". Forgive my ignorance, but inserts need rear clearance to the chimney?!
    lethal dose, Jan 20, 2013
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  6. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Where are you reading the 11" clearance? Are you looking at the freestanding stove specs?

    The 1100C is a shallow insert with a small firebox. If their liner is in good condition, this is not a bad deal. Still, if you can go bigger I would unless you only want a chill chaser for a small area. If you want larger, what are the full front and back dimensions of your fireplace including depth top and bottom?

    Also is this a masonry or prefab metal fireplace?
    begreen, Jan 20, 2013
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  7. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    Ill get you exact measurements when I get home. Masonry constructed in 1949. Being that the liner is actually double wall stainless, would I need to insulate around it or just brace it at the top? I've only done standalone installs before. As for clearances:
    http://www.ashwarmhearth.com/wood_insert.html
    lethal dose, Jan 20, 2013
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  8. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    I'm not sure about what they really have for a liner. If it is Duraliner, you are golden.

    As for the site with clearances, weird. The specs they are listing for inserts are for freestanding stoves. Maybe their web layout person got the data mixed up or had no knowledge of how inserts install?
    begreen, Jan 20, 2013
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  9. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    That's kinda what I figured.
    lethal dose, Jan 20, 2013
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  10. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    I know! Sell me your 602! Just happened to think of domething else... I have built in bookshelves on both sides of the hearth- about 12" from the fireplace openings. They extend 8" out. Will there be a side clearance issue? I'll post pics once home. Can I ipload from my mobile or do I use a photo host like Flickr?
    lethal dose, Jan 20, 2013
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  11. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Clearances will definitely need to be considered both to the sides and to the mantel if there is one.

    It's best to use the "Upload a File" feature (lower right) if you can. Links for photos often get broken over time.
    begreen, Jan 20, 2013
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  12. lethal dose Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    120 posts
    eastern ohio
    image.jpg
    25" w across the back
    29" w across the front
    24" h
    16" d
    12.5" side clearance to bookshelfs
    19" top clearance to mantle

    There is a strange offset jog in the chimney with a small opening. Looks like a few bricks could easily be removed.
    lethal dose, Jan 20, 2013
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