Install with pics

[rkofler]

Jotul 550 installed today. Glad I didn't tackle myself, took 2 installers about 4 hours. About 2 of those hours were spent trying to connect pipe to stove, very stubborn. In their defense, there was only about 1 inch of clearance on top which didn't help matters. First fire is just dying down, got up to about 300 degrees which I think is about right for a first burn. Smell not too bad so far. Looking forward to second fire in the morning! I feel like I finally joined the woodburning club, feeling like a kid again! Thanks for all the great tips, I'm sure I will be back looking for tips in the near future.

 

[Pagey]

Wow, that is sharp!

 

[daleeper]

Looks nice, thanks for sharing your photos.

 

[Iembalm4aLiving]

Beautiful insert. You're going to enjoy this winter, I think!

 

[certified106]

Gorgeous insert, install, and house! Congrats

 

[dafattkidd]

Looks great! I love the brown enamel finish. Just in time. I'm sure you'll get a lot of heat out of that monster. This winter will be fun. It's funny how your perspective on cold weather changes when you're burning in a new stove. Enjoy.

 

[Dix]

Looks awesome !!


You're going to be very happy

 

[Swedishchef]

Wow. I now envy people with an insert at this time of the year....very nice install, I am certain you're gonna be pleased!

Andrew

 

[raybonz]

Those are beautiful inserts! Congrats!

Ray

 

[rkofler]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate all of the nice comments. Second fire is just burning down, got up to around 450. Do I let her rip tonight?

 

[WellSeasoned]

I just got my woodstove installed also....just follow the break in guidelines, and when your done...yes let it rip. Enjoy heat, beautiful pictures.

 

[stejus]

Me likes, this fits the decor perfectly. Happy heating and enjoy the flame shows!

 

[gbailey1972]

Congrats! Enjoy the feeling of being warmed to your core with the heat of burning wood!

 

[Backwoods Savage]

That really improved the appearance and will also improve the heating. Congratulations.

 

[bpm44]

Wow! That looks really sharp! And a sliding door right next to it for grabbing wood too. Nice set-up!

 

[FireAnt]

Congrats! Looks great. Enjoy the heat!

 

[rkofler]

Thanks again everyone! So yesterday was my first experience burning in a stove of any type. My only experience burning wood has been my wide open fireplace. All I can say is WOW These things are incredible. I am amazed at how easy it was to start and maintain the fire. Coincidentally, yesterday was probably the coldest day we have had so far, oil burner barely kicked on! I obviously have a lot to learn still, gave my wife a quick lesson last night because she will be loading during the day. Proud to say that I had enough heat and coals this morning at 6am to load back up with no kindling after loading around 10:30 last night! Guess I can say I got my first "overnight burn". Happy burning everyone, and happy holidays!!

 

[jackofalltrades]

That is a really great looking insert! I love those enamaled surfaces.

 

[bfgibson]

your insert looks great. I am hoping to install my new rockland tomorrow if the rain holds off. my original insert got damaged in the tornadoes back in April here. i sure hope i don't have to deal with this statement from your post: there was only about 1 inch of clearance on top which didn’t help matters. haha

I've got about 1" clearance too until you get about 3 inches into the fireplace. then it opens up.

I'll be slathering a nice layer of crown coat up top. have you folks had good luck with that product?

Brian

 

[firefighterjake]

Very nice looking install . . .

 

[mellow]

Nice looking install, do you know if they put in a block off plate at your damper?

 

[rkofler]

Thanks, mellow! No steel plate, just a bunch of Roxul. Seems to be working pretty well, bricks above insert are pretty toasty.

 

[firecracker_77]

Nice color choice against that brick!

 

[Creature]

That is a pretty stove. It sure is nice to be comfortably warm this season.

 

[BKInsert]

Beautiful stove! It completely transformed the room... I bet everyone is going to spend MUCH more time in this room from now on... Congradulation and enjoy.