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A buddy of mine directed me to this site.......great Forum!!
I have an old "conventional" large wood stove ( national stove works?) which heats the house well, but Ive looking into getting a high efficiency model to help reduce wood consumption and to take advantage of the 30% tax credit. I have my eye on a PE Summit or a Osburn 2400. Ive noticed that these stoves and most others have 6" pipe connections. My current set up is all 8" ( 8" single wall pipe, going into masonry chimney with 8" stone flue).
My question is, are these stoves designed for a 6" chimney to get proper draft? do you think would I have to install a new liner to better match the 6" connection or can I stay with what I have?
Also, how necessary/helpful is the outside air adapter? I know it depends on how well my house is sealed up, but is it a necessity or nice to have option
Lastly, when manufacturers state the optimal efficiency%, is that with or without an optional blower kit?
Ive read the review section on these stoves but if anyone has other comments, Im all ears.
thanks
chris
A buddy of mine directed me to this site.......great Forum!!
I have an old "conventional" large wood stove ( national stove works?) which heats the house well, but Ive looking into getting a high efficiency model to help reduce wood consumption and to take advantage of the 30% tax credit. I have my eye on a PE Summit or a Osburn 2400. Ive noticed that these stoves and most others have 6" pipe connections. My current set up is all 8" ( 8" single wall pipe, going into masonry chimney with 8" stone flue).
My question is, are these stoves designed for a 6" chimney to get proper draft? do you think would I have to install a new liner to better match the 6" connection or can I stay with what I have?
Also, how necessary/helpful is the outside air adapter? I know it depends on how well my house is sealed up, but is it a necessity or nice to have option
Lastly, when manufacturers state the optimal efficiency%, is that with or without an optional blower kit?
Ive read the review section on these stoves but if anyone has other comments, Im all ears.
thanks
chris