Chimney design for wood stove

[tbreed07]

I had an old 1980's prefab fireplace that I pulled out when remodeling. Because of the heat that will come off of the wood stove that I want to put in I had to redesign a little bit. Where the old fireplace cavity was will be wood storage and the stove is offset and free standing to the right. The pipe that is running up the chase way is 8" DuraTech pipe. I will need to punch a hole through the wall then back into the chase way to reconnect. I have attached pictures so hopefully that will make sense. Also, I tried my hardest not to make the drawing above the stove not look like a willie lol. Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Murray01]

That’s 3, 90 degree angles?

 

[GG Woody]

Looks difficult and less than ideal for draft and cleaning...
How bout straight up?

 

[tbreed07]

Looks difficult and less than ideal for draft and cleaning...
How bout straight up?

I could do straight up for sure it will just be on the outside of the house instead of hidden in that cavity.

 

[tbreed07]

That’s 3, 90 degree angles?

Correct

 

[EbS-P]

Ditch the old triple wall. Go straight up. 7” on that stove will be sluggish when it’s not cold and absolutely rip/over fire on the cold wind day/nights.

Make sure your wood is stacked and split for at least two summers. Our youth group in Hays used to sell firewood. We’d split at and sell it the same day and no one complained but wet wood won’t burn well at all in that VC

 

[tbreed07]

Ditch the old triple wall. Go straight up. 7” on that stove will be sluggish when it’s not cold and absolutely rip/over fire on the cold wind day/nights.

Make sure your wood is stacked and split for at least two summers. Our youth group in Hays used to sell firewood. We’d split at and sell it the same day and no one complained but wet wood won’t burn well at all in that VC

That dutchwest 2462 requires an 8" pipe which I currently have. I'm just going to go straight out and re-use the old pipe I have but run it up the side of the house. I have the exact same stove upstairs and run ash wood in it that I split and stack and so far have had no issues.

 

[begreen]

Many 90º turns is not practical, nor do they make 90º elbows in chimney pipe.

Is the current pipe, 8" DuraTech? That would be odd for an old prefab. Double check and be sure. Not all fireplace chimney pipe is rated for a wood stove's 2100º, higher temp requirement and it is usually a bit larger diameter. This is especially true for pre-EPA fireplaces which usually took 1700º chimney pipe back then.

If it is DuraTech, then current DuraTech fittings should mate and match. If possible, the best results will be from going straight up through the house. Be sure to use the Duratech thimble to ensure proper clearances for the chimney pipe passing through the wall to the tee outside.

Is the Dutchwest in very good internal condition? It was a good stove in its day, but some parts are getting harder to locate.

 

[tbreed07]

Many 90º turns is not practical, nor do they make 90º elbows in chimney pipe.

Is the current pipe, 8" DuraTech? That would be odd for an old prefab. Double check and be sure. Not all fireplace chimney pipe is rated for a wood stove's 2100º, higher temp requirement and it is usually a bit larger diameter. This is especially true for pre-EPA fireplaces which usually took 1700º chimney pipe back then.

If it is DuraTech, then current DuraTech fittings should mate and match. If possible, the best results will be from going straight up through the house. Be sure to use the Duratech thimble to ensure proper clearances for the chimney pipe passing through the wall to the tee outside.

Is the Dutchwest in very good internal condition? It was a good stove in its day, but some parts are getting harder to locate.

It's definitely 8" duratech from what I can tell, I've attached a picture. I can't go up through the house as there is a second story and this is on the main floor so will have to use a thimble and go out the side. The stove is actually brand new, bought it from an old farmer who had hopes of putting it in and never did.

 

[begreen]

Nope. That's not DuraTech. It doesn't have exposed insulation and the male end is different. I think new chimney pipe is needed.
Awesome find on the stove. It should work well.