MtDew
Burning Hunk
You will probably also need the appliance adapter piece to connect the stove to 18" pipe. The appliance adapter usually is installed on the stove with Hi Temp RTV.
Also buy a good surge protector to plug your stove into.
Lopi AGP vs Harman p68
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You will probably also need the appliance adapter piece to connect the stove to 18" pipe. The appliance adapter usually is installed on the stove with Hi Temp RTV.
Also buy a good surge protector to plug your stove into.
P38X2
Minister of Fire
Why not go with 3" pipe if you're just going straight out?....and what stove did you decide on? Doh!...disregard ques #2
P38X2
Minister of Fire
Here ya go (broken link removed to http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/Harman-Direct-Vent-Wall-Passthrough-3-PL-Vent-P-p/1-00-677077.htm)
I would assume that more flow is better unless there is a reason these stoves run better with some backpressure/restriction?
That stuff seems a bit pricey.
I bought all my pipe from Lowes. http://www.lowes.com/pd_70661-76845...Search=4+"dura+vent"&productId=1193737&rpp=32
If you need the pipe black just paint it with hi temp paint.
Good luck.
Check out Lowes. The prices can't be beat. http://www.lowes.com/Search=pellet+...051&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=pellet+stove+pipe#!
If you need black pipe just paint it with hi temp paint.
Good luck.
P38X2
Minister of Fire
Not totally sure, but any horizontal install I've seen was 3". I think 4" is primarily used when there's a long run of pipe and the extra draft it produces is advantageous in compensating for the additional pipe length.
P38X2
Minister of Fire
Here's the business end of a good stove starter http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00008ZA09/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1382480387&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Obviously the P68 has auto ignite, but if it fails, or if you want heat faster, this works great. PLUS, you'll now have a decent torch in your tool arsenal...assuming you don't already have one.
Obviously the P68 has auto ignite, but if it fails, or if you want heat faster, this works great. PLUS, you'll now have a decent torch in your tool arsenal...assuming you don't already have one.
ok I just ordered everything including the adapter in 3". going to paint the interior pipe black.
Question on clearance for the exhaust from the ground, does the exhaust termination need to be a specific height off the ground? The exterior wall is at ground level. outside is nothing but some old shrubs which i'll rip out with the truck. was thinking on putting gravel below the exhaust area for added safety.
Question on clearance for the exhaust from the ground, does the exhaust termination need to be a specific height off the ground? The exterior wall is at ground level. outside is nothing but some old shrubs which i'll rip out with the truck. was thinking on putting gravel below the exhaust area for added safety.
Stove starter make the transition from the back of the stove to the pellet pipe could also be called appliance adaptor. you need to be 2 ft above the ground with the termination cap
P38X2
Minister of Fire
You'll need 2 3/8" OAK flex pipe as well. It can be tough to find, though your Harman dealer should have some in stock. If not, any METALLIC flex pipe will work, as long as you err on the side of larger. Pick the brains of the folks at your local BB store if you can't find the exact size.
Thanks I was looking into that. I'll contact my dealer tomorrow regarding the flex pipe. No luck finding a 2.5" flex in a quick search... 3" is everywhere.
P38X2
Minister of Fire
That's probably your best bet. You could use the 3" stuff but you'll have to get a couple adapters to make it work. An auto parts store would probably have them, but they won't be cheap. Then again, what your dealer gives you for a price likely won't be cheap either...so be prepared to say "how much a foot!?"
WHen you install the oak kit, make sure the little hole where the fresh air will come in is set up so the metal tab partly covering it is pointing down (to NOT allow water in) instead of pointing up (like I did
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WHen you install the oak kit, make sure the little hole where the fresh air will come in is set up so the metal tab partly covering it is pointing down (to NOT allow water in) instead of pointing up (like I did
Good info
this will arouse some ire......my opinion....that P68 will eat up that Lopi and all its relatives for breakfast, then look for more......
Yup I checked McMaster but no flexible 2 3/8 or 2 1/2 there. Would still have to go with 3" and modify
P38X2
Minister of Fire
You may have noticed, the same site that I gave you the thimble link from, also sells flex pipe. It's only in 25' lengths for $140. Break it down to around $5.50 a foot and that MIGHT be around what yer dealer will charge, although I think mine charges a bit more. Whatever the price is, if it were me, I'd just fork over the cash for the right stuff and be done with it. Tape the ends on and you're good to go. My guess is you'll only need 3'.
mik_kane
Feeling the Heat
I noticed vents in that picture you may want to look at this to circulate the heat.
ThermGuard
http://www.bearmountaindesign.com/
Also do a search for ThermGuard on the board
ThermGuard
http://www.bearmountaindesign.com/
Also do a search for ThermGuard on the board
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