To clean out or not to clean out

[bholler]

i would recommend any liner other than the 2 ply stuff i would absolutely never put that in for any appliance.

 

[CptJera]

any liner other than the 2 ply stuff

I found this: http://smile.amazon.com/Single-Stai...ords=Single+Ply+Stainless+Steel+Chimney+Liner Your thoughts, beholler?

 

[bholler]

That might be fine but i know nothing about the manufacturer. Personally i would go wit ha well known liner manufacturer it might cost a little more but at least that way you have more of a chance of the company being there to honor any warantee claims. Also like i said i would prefer heavy wall liner but i would absolutely choose that single light wall over the 2 ply stuff. This is the type of liner we install for wood stoves We don't use this brand but this type http://www.firesidechimneysupply.co...flex-304-premier-heavywall-chimney-liner.html

 

[CptJera]

bholler, I've found the Champion 304 ss kit from Woodland Direct with a .018 wall thickness and a Fireflex from Fireside with a .017 wall. Complete 6" x 25' kit costs with all components needed (cap, tee, etc.) plus 1/2" insulation kit: Woodland Direct = $969, Fireside = $1130 Looks like we have a winner! Next step is to get a sweep out here to thoroughly clean the "tunnel to Hell" and -if I'm lucky- do the install while they're up on the roof! Placing an order today from Woodstock for a IS Hybrid. I've got my new moisture meter, chainsaw(s), Kubota L4400 with backhoe to lift those big rounds onto a DR tractor-mounted splitter and a 30 year supply of hardwood tops on the ground on the mountain above me. Now, if I can just keep this old house warm until everything is installed! One last word here: HEAT PUMPS SUCK! Thanks everyone for your feedback and very helpful advice. I've learned FAR more here about heating with wood than I would have ever imagined in this process. Just have to now put it all into practice! Wish me luck!

 

[begreen]

Seasoned wood will keep the stove running better, hotter and the flue cleaner. Try to get 2-3 years worth stacked and drying now. Then it's pretty easy to stay ahead by a few years.

 

[CptJera]

Seasoned wood will keep the stove running better, hotter and the flue cleaner. Try to get 2-3 years worth stacked and drying now. Then it's pretty easy to stay ahead by a few years.

Land was timbered 2 years ago and they left tops laying everywhere! Much oak, maple, ash, poplar and hickory. Just have to drag them down the mountain, cut them up, split and stack. Fortunately, I have a huge tobacco barn with lots of air flow and room for those stacks. Ought to dry fairly quickly, I would think.