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Not sure, but it looks like an old smoke-blower. If you're serious about heating with wood, I would look into replacing it with a modern EPA-certified insert that re-burns the smoke. There is a range of these, including value versions that are reasonably-priced. You will use much less wood, get more heat per load, and you won't be smoking out your poor neighbors.
I am new to this and very much interested in a better system. Can you point me in the right direction? Just some model suggestions so I can do my homework. Thank youNot sure, but it looks like an old smoke-blower. If you're serious about heating with wood, I would look into replacing it with a modern EPA-certified insert that re-burns the smoke. There is a range of these, including value versions that are reasonably-priced. You will use much less wood, get more heat per load, and you won't be smoking out your poor neighbors.
First we need to know what it is. Is this an insert in a masonry fireplace or is it a zero clearance manufactured fireplace? Is there a masonry chimney attached or a metal chimney?
LOL. It looks like an insert to me, but I could be wrong. I'm wondering if it is held in place by pins (like under those two balls on the bottom lip) or if it is just free to slide out. Most inserts are the latter. Try giving it a good tug or two.
If this is an insert, we'll need to have the fireplace opening size, depth and rear dimensions to figure out a replacement. My guess is that it may need to be a flush unit. The mantel looks pretty close.
If this is an insert, we'll need to have the fireplace opening size, depth and rear dimensions to figure out a replacement. My guess is that it may need to be a flush unit. The mantel looks pretty close.
Hmm, there are a couple more on top...maybe just decoration?
It's 15 bricks wide and ten tall; Pretty good-sized. Maybe rig a mantel shield? If he's lucky, he lives near me and can persuade me to sell him the Buck 91. He'll need a decent-sized house to suck up all that heat, though...
The pins are there for decoration only. It's 44" X 30" and has a pretty elaborate hot air circulation and ventilation/air intake system inside. The cold air intake is run out the back of the chimney and will need to be cement shut after its removed.Hmm, there are a couple more on top...maybe just decoration?
It's 15 bricks wide and ten tall; Pretty good-sized. Maybe rig a mantel shield? If he's lucky, he lives near me and can persuade me to sell him the Buck 91. He'll need a decent-sized house to suck up all that heat, though...
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