DIY stove install - guidance

[KingstonRocks]

Hi Guys,

Been reading a ton but figured I’d do a post here for some thoughts on some things , I have an older colonial home that is need of some help heating. I’ve always wanted a wood stove and have a large old masonry fireplace that we never used. Planning on buying a pre insulated chimney liner and got a stove from a friend. The stove is a 1988 Vermont Castings resolute acclaim, pictures attached. Any thoughts on maintenance of this older stove ? Is it something where I won’t know until I fire it up? I got it for $100 so if I have to put money into it , I should be fine. Let me know. I also plan on buying a hearth extension pad and this liner and doing the install myself , my roof is pretty manageable. Any tips/ thoughts / or guidance would be super cool, going to buy the liner tomorrow!

Thinking of going with this kit:

EasyFlex 316Ti Pre-Insulated Chimney Liner Kit - 6" | Woodland Direct

The EasyFlex 316Ti Pre-Insulated Chimney Liner Kit - 6" is a durable, flexible liner that comes pre-insulated and provides zero clearance inside of a masonry chimney! The superior flexibility allows for this liner to be installed easily and quickly.

www.woodlanddirect.com

And this hearth pad in front :

HY-C 18" x 48" Type 2 Hearth Extender - Black | Woodland Direct

Protect your floors from the intense heat, hot coals, ashes and soot that your wood stove can produce. Add the HY-C 18" x 48" Type 2 Hearth Extender - Black to your hearth pad or fireplace to add further protection from flying embers and sparks. Feat

www.woodlanddirect.com

 

[bholler]

Hi Guys,

Been reading a ton but figured I’d do a post here for some thoughts on some things , I have an older colonial home that is need of some help heating. I’ve always wanted a wood stove and have a large old masonry fireplace that we never used. Planning on buying a pre insulated chimney liner and got a stove from a friend. The stove is a 1988 Vermont Castings resolute acclaim, pictures attached. Any thoughts on maintenance of this older stove ? Is it something where I won’t know until I fire it up? I got it for $100 so if I have to put money into it , I should be fine. Let me know. I also plan on buying a hearth extension pad and this liner and doing the install myself , my roof is pretty manageable. Any tips/ thoughts / or guidance would be super cool, going to buy the liner tomorrow!

Thinking of going with this kit:

EasyFlex 316Ti Pre-Insulated Chimney Liner Kit - 6" | Woodland Direct

The EasyFlex 316Ti Pre-Insulated Chimney Liner Kit - 6" is a durable, flexible liner that comes pre-insulated and provides zero clearance inside of a masonry chimney! The superior flexibility allows for this liner to be installed easily and quickly.

www.woodlanddirect.com

And this hearth pad in front :

HY-C 18" x 48" Type 2 Hearth Extender - Black | Woodland Direct

Protect your floors from the intense heat, hot coals, ashes and soot that your wood stove can produce. Add the HY-C 18" x 48" Type 2 Hearth Extender - Black to your hearth pad or fireplace to add further protection from flying embers and sparks. Feat

www.woodlanddirect.com

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Chances are the stove is going to need a complete interior rebuild.

 

[KingstonRocks]

For what reason ?

 

[bholler]

For what reason ?

The fireback is burnt and distorted it needs replaced. It it looks like that I am sure everything behind it is shot as well.

 

[KingstonRocks]

Are those parts accessible? Also what would it cause when firing the stove?

 

[bholler]

Are those parts accessible? Also what would it cause when firing the stove?

Yes they should be available. They also aren't cheap. Depending upon how bad it is it could cause control issues and definitely lack of secondary combustion.

 

[KingstonRocks]

The stoves purpose really is just to take the edge off., in my living room,
Not really looking to heat the whole house.

 

[bholler]

The stoves purpose really is just to take the edge off., in my living room,
Not really looking to heat the whole house.

Ok but it should still be in good working order

 

[KingstonRocks]

How would I check the inside parts and know they are good?

 

[neverstop]

There's a guy in NH that refurbs VC stoves:

[email protected]

Has a website grahamthestoveman.com

Could see if he could rebuild it if you want.

 

[KingstonRocks]

If I take the stove apart and clean it , how will I know everything is broken and needs replacing ?

 

[bholler]

If I take the stove apart and clean it , how will I know everything is broken and needs replacing ?

Post pics here if there are any questions but it will be pretty obvious