In a recent thread (that was getting a little long), Daves mentioned running an OAK up the chimney. We have a Mt Vernon AE insert and to run an OAK now would be a royal PITA. There are built-ins beside the fireplace and a room behind. Going down, there is more concrete and brick than in Fort Knox.
Can someone tell me the diameter and material for the OAK for the Mt Vernon insert? We ran full vent pipe all the way to the top of the 2-story chimney of our 1929 colonial, but unless the OAK is huge I was thinking it just might fit along side the pipe.
And since that thread said I have to have a pic or my stove doesn't exist, I attached one. The insert barely fit the fireplace opening, and the insert surround fit under the molding with less than an eighth of an inch to spare. It almost looks built in! And the urns full of pellets were the wife's idea - they look better than a bucket and are easier for her to lift than a full bag.
Can someone tell me the diameter and material for the OAK for the Mt Vernon insert? We ran full vent pipe all the way to the top of the 2-story chimney of our 1929 colonial, but unless the OAK is huge I was thinking it just might fit along side the pipe.
And since that thread said I have to have a pic or my stove doesn't exist, I attached one. The insert barely fit the fireplace opening, and the insert surround fit under the molding with less than an eighth of an inch to spare. It almost looks built in! And the urns full of pellets were the wife's idea - they look better than a bucket and are easier for her to lift than a full bag.
I have a PVC 180 degree fitting made up for the top of the chimney. That's the only place where I am putting anything combustible and it's 18 feet from the stove.
