Maximum Freestanding Stove for 5.5" Flex liner.

[mainstation]

I am still toying with the idea of replacing my old R14 wood insert with a freestanding stove. I plan on removing the hearthstone and retrofitting the flex liner with a T cleanout. I'll have to get a stone mason in to do it properly.
But what are my limitations for stove size to match up with the liner. I was told the PE properly wouldn't be compatable. Existing set up uses a 5.5" SS flex (uninsulated) in a fieldstone chimney(about 27')(North facing) with a strong Westerly wind during the winter months.
I really want a good radiating heat stove unit and was thinking of the PE 27.
Thanks for any input.

 

[pen]

Why uninsulated? I'd say with insulation that is a good tall chimney and I wouldn't expect to see a problem with that setup using 5.5.

pen

 

[Fsappo]

Even without insulation (although insulation always helps) Any decent stove design up to 3 cubic foot firebox should work fine on a 5.5. Just may want to keep an eye on buildup a little more often.

 

[begreen]

It sounds like you will be ok. Will you be punching a hole above the mantel through which a thimble will be run to connect the stove to?

Given your cold climate and 2000 sq ft house, I would seriously consider the Summit or other 3 cu ft stove instead of a 2 cu ft stove.

 

[mainstation]

It sounds like you will be ok. Will you be punching a hole above the mantel through which a thimble will be run to connect the stove to?

Given your cold climate and 2000 sq ft house, I would seriously consider the Summit or other 3 cu ft stove instead of a 2 cu ft stove.

Yes, I have looked at the Summit online dozens of times. Yes I will be removing the existing standard brown brick interior hearth and most likely replacing the mantel with a different beam/mantel. I need the mason to open me up an exterior cleanout and attach the thimble. This little project will cost me some scratch so right now I am on a perpetual fact finding mission, daydreaming and redesigning weekly it seems.

 

[begreen]

No problem with careful planning and considering all the options and gotchas. That all will help make the final plan execute smoothly.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I run a 30 off of an insulated 25', 5.5" liner. It drafts a little too much, but it is what it is.

Matt