Jotul Oslo is finally in

[Sniper8541]

Good morning all. So the Oslo came in, a week late. I ordered it with the short leg kit as the vc 2040 was 25'' to the flu collar and the Oslo is 28 1/4 without the short leg kit and 26 with. I've tried every combination of the existing pipe I can think of, with no joy. So, couple of questions:
1.) I imagine the short leg kit will remedy the prob?
2.) is there a "flexible" angle pipe that can be used?
3.) is it safe to attach a 45 directly to the flu collar without using a stovepipe adaptor first?
I have attached a pic to aid in any ideas. Thanks for reading!

 

[Sniper8541]

EDIT: I ordered the short leg kit, but they didn't come, won't be in until next week.

 

[claydogg84]

Since you'll have the short leg kit coming just in case, why not modify the stock legs to the exact height you need?

 

[Sniper8541]

Since you'll have the short leg kit coming just in case, why not modify the stock legs to the exact height you need?

As in cutting with a torch or something similar? I suppose I could try that, but I don't think I want to start cutting pieces. Ill wait for the legs if I can't figure out some sort of pipe configuration that'll work.

 

[brad wilton]

never say I'm an expert but your wood seems awfull close to the stove?

 

[claydogg84]

As in cutting with a torch or something similar? I suppose I could try that, but I don't think I want to start cutting pieces. Ill wait for the legs if I can't figure out some sort of pipe configuration that'll work.

I'm pretty sure the legs are cast as well, so a torch would make a mess. But a cut off wheel or sawzall should work fine. Measure twice, cut once. You could also just get a replacement longer straight section of pipe and cut that to fit.

 

[claydogg84]

never say I'm an expert but your wood seems awfull close to the stove?

Free kiln dry

 

[Sniper8541]

Free kiln dry

Haha. Yea it's close, but gets used up fast so I'm OK with it. Dries it nice too.

I'd rather see if there is a pipe configuration I could do. I have a 4 foot telescoping between the 45s. On the encore it went 45 off the collar, 18'' to the 4' telescoping, a 45 to the thimble. No stove pipe adapter. I'd like to get the adapter on there this time.

 

[RSNovi]

Could you use all 90's like mine? I do have a 35' chimney to help draft.

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[Sniper8541]

I think I probably could. I was told not to use a 90 by the dealer, but I have a 30 foot draft so I bet it would be ok. Thanks, il look into that!

 

[Toploader]

You can buy adjustable elbows that can be configured to any angle.

 

[RSNovi]

My setup has incredible draft even with three 90's. One tee on the outside.

It is easy to over fire the stove. Maybe with a shorter chimney there might be issues with the 90's.

 

[Sniper8541]

Dealer has an adjustable elbow, should work without having to get the short legs and be able to leave on the stovetop adapter. Off to the woodstove store! Thanks for the help! Can't wait to start burning again, been a cold couple of weeks since the anchor was removed. On a side note, the Jotul manual says nothing about MC. It only says that wood seasoned between 6-14 mnths is best!

 

[Toploader]

Dealer has an adjustable elbow, should work without having to get the short legs and be able to leave on the stovetop adapter. Off to the woodstove store! Thanks for the help! Can't wait to start burning again, been a cold couple of weeks since the anchor was removed. On a side note, the Jotul manual says nothing about MC. It only says that wood seasoned between 6-14 mnths is best!

Get 2 adjustable elbows and you'll have no problem.

 

[claydogg84]

Dealer has an adjustable elbow, should work without having to get the short legs and be able to leave on the stovetop adapter. Off to the woodstove store! Thanks for the help! Can't wait to start burning again, been a cold couple of weeks since the anchor was removed. On a side note, the Jotul manual says nothing about MC. It only says that wood seasoned between 6-14 mnths is best!

I can vouch for it not performing well with wet wood. I attempted to burn 14-16 month seasoned oak and it wanted no part of it, even after I had the stove top up to 600 with door open - Flames went out within 10 minutes.

 

[Sniper8541]

I have to say, the dealer, Plymouth Fireplace (PF), has been awesome. The old VC Encore 2040 had a crack after only 4 yrs. PF has their doubts that VC will warranty it so the ordered me the Oslo, at no cost to me. Solid dudes over there.

From what I've read the Encore is very fussy with wet wood too. I never had a wood issue with that so I don't expect one with the Oslo. Never had any problem getting to temp or maintaining temps. Always had coals in the morning. Maybe an inch of creosote in the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket after cleaning the 30' stack at the end of the season.

 

[Toploader]

I have to say, the dealer, Plymouth Fireplace (PF), has been awesome. The old VC Encore 2040 had a crack after only 4 yrs. PF has their doubts that VC will warranty it so the ordered me the Oslo, at no cost to me. Solid dudes over there.

From what I've read the Encore is very fussy with wet wood too. I never had a wood issue with that so I don't expect one with the Oslo. Never had any problem getting to temp or maintaining temps. Always had coals in the morning. Maybe an inch of creosote in the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket after cleaning the 30' stack at the end of the season.

Yeah not too many dealers would do something like that, you are lucky and now you have an excellent stove, as far as the wood goes it will let you know pretty quickly whether or not it's optimal. If it's too green it will hiss and bubble and you will be leaving the door open a crack[don't open the ash pan door for this] for a long time to get the load to take off, then once it finally takes off it will be down to the coaling stage really soon and you won't have seen much in the way of secondaries and then it's time to do it all over again. If your wood is well seasoned you'll absolutely love this stove, with a 30' stack it should light up easily and you'll dialling back the air with good secondaries and stovetop temps of 5-600 for a few hours.

 

[Sniper8541]

Yea they're great guys. I guess I'll see about the wood after the break in. Fingers crossed. Although, I do think I went through a ton of wood with the Vc. I burn 24/7 and went through 6-7 cord on average every year I had it. It's heating apprx. 2000 sqf. But, at the end of the day, the house is always warm and no propane is used! I pissed through a whole tank over the last few weeks waiting for the new stove and will have to order a second delivery this year for the first time since I started burning. (Only a 100 g tank).

I'm gonna get two elbows like you suggested. I think I can get away with one, but I'd rather have and not need. Thanks!

 

[Toploader]

Yea they're great guys. I guess I'll see about the wood after the break in. Fingers crossed. Although, I do think I went through a ton of wood with the Vc. I burn 24/7 and went through 6-7 cord on average every year I had it. It's heating apprx. 2000 sqf. But, at the end of the day, the house is always warm and no propane is used! I pissed through a whole tank over the last few weeks waiting for the new stove and will have to order a second delivery this year for the first time since I started burning. (Only a 100 g tank).

I'm gonna get two elbows like you suggested. I think I can get away with one, but I'd rather have and not need. Thanks!

OK good luck, I'm in a similar situation as you, around 1800sqft a bit draughty with an oil furnace that I rarely use and an electric heater in the bathroom. The stove room is always warm and the further away you go from the stove the colder it gets. Burning 24/7 I go through about 5 chords so maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised by the Oslo's wood consumption.

 

[Toploader]

Yea they're great guys. I guess I'll see about the wood after the break in. Fingers crossed. Although, I do think I went through a ton of wood with the Vc. I burn 24/7 and went through 6-7 cord on average every year I had it. It's heating apprx. 2000 sqf. But, at the end of the day, the house is always warm and no propane is used! I pissed through a whole tank over the last few weeks waiting for the new stove and will have to order a second delivery this year for the first time since I started burning. (Only a 100 g tank).

I'm gonna get two elbows like you suggested. I think I can get away with one, but I'd rather have and not need. Thanks!

OK good luck, I'm in a similar situation as you, around 1800sqft a bit draughty with an oil furnace that I rarely use and an electric heater in the bathroom. The stove room is always warm and the further away you go from the stove the colder it gets. Burning 24/7 I go through about 5 chords so maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised by the Oslo's wood consumption.

 

[begreen]

Could you use all 90's like mine? I do have a 35' chimney to help draft.

I'm not sure one could pull that off without a 35ft chimney. Three 90 deg turns are usually a draft killer.

 

[begreen]

Is there a telescoping length of pipe in the connector?. Looks like one or two sections of telescoping pipe would make this easier.

 

[Angus]

Enjoy your new Jotul, I've always thought Jotul are the best, respect to those who disagree.

 

[Sniper8541]

Just finished the first break-in fire. Lit the paper under the kindling, shut the door, had no problems keeping it going. Burned at 200 for about an hour. Rather uneventfull. Not much odor from the off gas either.

The adjustable pipe they has wasn't double wall. It still fit, but the airspace holes are exsposed on the telescoping piece that the new adjustable goes into. Wondering if this will be an issue? Thanks to everyone for the help.

 

[Sniper8541]

Enjoy your new Jotul, I've always thought Jotul are the best, respect to those who disagree.

Thanks Angus, I'm sure ill love it.