Question on direct vent, Through a chimney not up

[jamesfarrell]

I'm contemplating a free standing gas stove. Enviro ascot. My chimney is high and I've been quoted about $1200 just for the pipe up the chimney. Damn. So I was wondering. My dad has a gas stove, direct vent through a wall. Outside it's got just a small amount of pipe and the cap or whatever it's called.

Now I plan on putting the stove on the existing hearth, or pushing it in the fireplace a bit, depending on various factors. This got me to thinking. Why could I not drill a hole through the back of the chimney, which would be the same as the setup my father has, but instead of through the wall, it would be through brick.

I realize the drilling of a hole through the brick would be a chore, but the savings in the cost of the pipe would be good.

Thanks

 

[Heatsource]

seems like alot for the needed pipe,
running flex pipes up chimney right?
co-ax to co-linera etc.
i'd guess about 600-700 for parts for most jobs.

 

[jamesfarrell]

seems like alot for the needed pipe,
running flex pipes up chimney right?
co-ax to co-linera etc.
i'd guess about 600-700 for parts for most jobs.

About 25 or 30' of pipe. Everyone I have talked to said around a grand at least. I don't know what pipe. I'm not a stove guy. A direct vent pipe up the chimney with a cap I suppose.

 

[barmstrong2]

That does sound like a high quote. The flex kits are 35', so this isn't an unusual height. Anyway, I have done what you're asking. Direct vent through the firebox in a masonry fireplace. It wasn't difficult.

 

[Millbilly]

Does it use 3" x 3" system? The liners, plate, and cap are under $400 for materials. Is there masonry at the top of your chimney that has to be altered? There are a lot of factors that could make that a reasonable price. You are hiring someone to vent it, who is doing the rest of the job, running gas and setting up stove? I would not even consider breaking through the fireplace personally. I think it would be a lot of work, reduce the value and future use of the fireplace, plus the direct vent horizontal caps a pretty expensive. You could also consider a b vent gas stove.