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    Help confirming my chimney run inside and out - First time.

    So I am looking for confirmation what I want to do is okay and to code, my question mostly lies on the inside configuration and if using a 90 and a 45 at the exit will be acceptable for draft and my set up. You will see in my image of the inside, I have a mock up going up to a 90, and then it...
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    Jotul 118 first install

    Hello all, new to forum. I have a jotul 118 wood burning stove and I am struggling to meet the install code requirements (or even figure them out). Attached is the area I intend to put the stove. The thimble was preexisting so I will be getting a new 6in for stove. I am willing to build a shield...
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    hearthstone II G and Gemini System

    I have a hearthstone II G and a Hearthstone II gemini system that were given to me by a friend. I cant Find any info on the gemini system anywhere. My friend was told that these are no longer legal to use. what I can figure out is that the woodstove is a regular old woodstove and the gemini...