Heck given the poor efficiency of a franklin stove, you could replace it with Jotul 602 and be ahead of the game. Going with any modern stove will probably cut your wood usage by a third.
True but I am more concerned with the safety of the install. Like I said, we intend to continue to use the pellet stove as the primary source of heat. Just trying to understand the install requirements of wood stoves.Heck given the poor efficiency of a franklin stove, you could replace it with Jotul 602 and be ahead of the game. Going with any modern stove will probably cut your wood usage by a third.
Thanks fyrebug! Yes my head is spinning. I plan on doing the install myself. Is that typically ok with insurance companies? Do you ever need to get a permit from your town/city? We really like the corner idea especially since the existing chimney doesn't appear safe and is too large for most new stoves so I don't have to redo any of it when/if we change the stove out. Because of this I think our budget is going to only allow a cheaper stove at the moment. I priced out a new chimney using Selkirk supervent which is available at Lowes and came up with about $900 for a straight up install.
Thanks a ton fyrebug! I appreciate the help! What would I expect to pay for a liner? Would the existing thru wall penetration act as the thimble or would I have to rip apart the brick inside and siding outside to install a proper thimble?I would check with your insurance company first. Tell them you will have your installation inspected by an NFI (National Fire Institute ) certified inspector. Make sure to download the installation manual first before buying and understand clearances and limitations. If you're not sure make sure to ask here on Hearth.com since many will be willing to help here.
You may not have to replace your chimney. Just drop in a liner (we'll help you locate a good quality one at a reasonable price) and you should be good to go.
All the best and ask away!
Oh and who would be. Nfi inspector? Local fire chief?I would check with your insurance company first. Tell them you will have your installation inspected by an NFI (National Fire Institute ) certified inspector. Make sure to download the installation manual first before buying and understand clearances and limitations. If you're not sure make sure to ask here on Hearth.com since many will be willing to help here.
You may not have to replace your chimney. Just drop in a liner (we'll help you locate a good quality one at a reasonable price) and you should be good to go.
All the best and ask away!
What about cat stoves? I didnt see one listed in the stoves suggested.
When the clearance section of the owners manual says protected wall what does that mean? I assume drywall would be considered an unprotected wall....
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