Hi. First post to this forum. Great info here; hope I can find an answer to a question. Thanks in advance.
I have had a VC Defiant Encore for nearly 20 years, and instead of a rebuild and new catalytic combustor, am considering buying a Jotul F 500 wood stove. The VC required an 8 inch chimney. The Jotul F 500 requires a six inch. Thoughts on connecting a six inch double wall from the stove to the ceiling, with a reducer at the ceiling to the 8 inch chimney. This is a pre-fab chimney that goes straight up, with the chimney being stainless. Wondering about any possible safety considerations or issues with draft for the Jotul 500 stove.
Also have seen references to the Jotul 500 possibly having issues with air flow to control the temp. Would appreciate any experience with that prior to finalizing decision to purchasing.
Thanks in advance.
I have had a VC Defiant Encore for nearly 20 years, and instead of a rebuild and new catalytic combustor, am considering buying a Jotul F 500 wood stove. The VC required an 8 inch chimney. The Jotul F 500 requires a six inch. Thoughts on connecting a six inch double wall from the stove to the ceiling, with a reducer at the ceiling to the 8 inch chimney. This is a pre-fab chimney that goes straight up, with the chimney being stainless. Wondering about any possible safety considerations or issues with draft for the Jotul 500 stove.
Also have seen references to the Jotul 500 possibly having issues with air flow to control the temp. Would appreciate any experience with that prior to finalizing decision to purchasing.
Thanks in advance.