Installing Warner W-124-B

[Mad Trapper]

Hi Folks,

I got a lot of information here before a shopped parts for this install. Going into an existing fireplace with smokebox and 8 X12 clay flue chimney above.

Got a complete rockford rectangular flexpipe kit with cap, t-/cleanout connection, and insulation kit. Everything fit up great after pulling out the damper. To extend the floor protection in front of hearth I used 1/2' cement board under two LARGE 1/12" thick granite slabs. Stove has 6" legs

A couple of questions.

1) I have an issue now with connecting the 6 " round t-pipe to the stove. The I.D. of the stove outlet measures 6 1/8", a bit too sloppy for a good seal.

From what I have read this stove was made for a 6" pipe so how best to take up the slop?

Was contemplating asking a local machine shop if they could flare out the last 2 1/2'" of t-pipe for a tighter slip into the stove. Otherwise would need a shim/adapter.

2) Stove has a blower and fireplace floor an ash door with a clean out door in the basement. Was thinking about making a duct so I could blow some heat downstairs when it gets really cold.

Thoughts on this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[webbie]

If the pipe fits loosely into the flue collar, you can just use furnace cement to take up the slack - or, wrap some thin stove gasket (flat) around it and use the cement in addition. You should drill a couple holes through the collar....to screw to the pipe.

As far as pulling heat down, that can be a tall order but it's possible. Realistically, the amount of heat you can get from a 3 or 4" round pipe isn't going to be much....you need a lot of flow and BTU's to make a difference.

 

[Mad Trapper]

Update.

13 months since installation. We went with some sheetmetal to shim the stove outlet and it seals fine.

People have called these stoves smoke dragons but I find this system has worked quite well even when doing low long burns. I cleaned the flue after 13 months use and collected less than a quart of ash from the whole system with no sign of creosote at all. The insulated metal flue must stay plenty hot and I can recommend the Rockford liner kit without any reservations.

I have only been burning 1-3 year seasoned hardwoods.

Note: this was an installation into a tradition fireplace

 

[begreen]

Good burning practices starting with burning only dry wood can make a big difference, even in some old stoves.