after some research into pellet inserts, it seems like that heat source wouldn't provide what we are completely looking for in a backup heat source (loss of power to power ng furnace). after looking into different products from the retailer, we really liked what we saw with the HI300.
the insert will fit within the fireplace opening without a doubt. we have good clearance all around, and because the hearth is up off the floor, only would need ember protection. my only concern and question would be regarding above the insert.
according to the documentation (http://www.regency-fire.com/Files/Manuals/HI300-918-240.aspx), for this insert i would need to have:
C - 12" or 14" (unsure of the difference) top facing above the top plate of the stove. so from the hearth, i need 33.5" or 35.5" (to top of plate is 21.5"). measuring this it looks like i have 38", so all is well here.
B - 20" from the mantle to the top plate of the stove. this appears where i may have some issue. using the calculation, i would need to have 41.5" from the hearth to the first combustible part of the mantle. my mantle appears to rest directly on the brick of the fireplace. there is a cap with a cavity (there is a small gap where the mortar is, but small enough that i can't really see how far it goes up, or if there is another layer of brick in there, or is the top even finished). we just moved into the house a few months back, but here is the picture from the listing where i hope you can make out what i'm talking about.
i apologize for not getting a closer picture, we have baby toys all over the place and it's a bit embarrassing...
so with all that said, any suggestions? what would you do or have done? Also, how do i figure out how this thing is attached?
the insert will fit within the fireplace opening without a doubt. we have good clearance all around, and because the hearth is up off the floor, only would need ember protection. my only concern and question would be regarding above the insert.
according to the documentation (http://www.regency-fire.com/Files/Manuals/HI300-918-240.aspx), for this insert i would need to have:
C - 12" or 14" (unsure of the difference) top facing above the top plate of the stove. so from the hearth, i need 33.5" or 35.5" (to top of plate is 21.5"). measuring this it looks like i have 38", so all is well here.
B - 20" from the mantle to the top plate of the stove. this appears where i may have some issue. using the calculation, i would need to have 41.5" from the hearth to the first combustible part of the mantle. my mantle appears to rest directly on the brick of the fireplace. there is a cap with a cavity (there is a small gap where the mortar is, but small enough that i can't really see how far it goes up, or if there is another layer of brick in there, or is the top even finished). we just moved into the house a few months back, but here is the picture from the listing where i hope you can make out what i'm talking about.
i apologize for not getting a closer picture, we have baby toys all over the place and it's a bit embarrassing...
so with all that said, any suggestions? what would you do or have done? Also, how do i figure out how this thing is attached?