Duct work above insert

[MSveda35]

Have the Blaze King Ashford 25, wondering if anyone has tried and put a vent right above their wood burning insert to let the warm air travel upstairs. I would insulate the duct work because I need to run it through the attic on the lower level then have another vent to the upstairs. Anyone try this and have success? I saw a house online that looked like it had this type of set. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[begreen]

This was just asked. The nearest a return intake can be is 10ft. Closer is against code.

 

[MSveda35]

Thanks for your response. I'm not looking to put a return intake just a vent that will allow the hot air to move upstairs. My return intake for my central air conditioning unit is upstairs.

 

[begreen]

If there is no blower in the duct then it might be ok, with a fusible-lin fire damper.

 

[jetsam]

People have had mixed results. Lots of threads about this. Consensus seems to be that opening up the stairway is better when possible.

 

[begreen]

Yes, the duct needs to be large enough to convect the air easily. A good return path for the air helps convection too.

 

[MSveda35]

Thanks Jetsam and Begreen.