magnaflex offset box

[m0jumb0]

I have a hearth mounted 13-nc that's crammed all the way into the fireplace. I have a stainless flex liner, and I'm interested in moving the stove out of the fireplace slightly so that I can mount a blower on the back to utilize a little more of the heat that's going into heating my chimney and not the room. I was thinking about using one of these magnaflex offset boxes, but it doesn't give me enough details to evaluate whether it'll work in my situation. Does anyone have any experience with these? What are the dimensions of the box itself? I only have about 2" clearance between the top of the stove outlet and the bottom of my fireplace opening (lentil?), so I'm not sure if the box would even clear.

update forgot to include a link to the offset i'm talking about: (broken link removed to http://www.northlineexpress.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=5MG-MSS-OSB-6)

I'm looking to replace this black coupler with the stainless offset box...
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[Fake coal burner]

I have a hearth mounted 13-nc that's crammed all the way into the fireplace. I have a stainless flex liner, and I'm interested in moving the stove out of the fireplace slightly so that I can mount a blower on the back to utilize a little more of the heath that's going into heating my chimney and not the room. I was thinking about using one of these magnaflex offset boxes, but it doesn't give me enough details to evaluate whether it'll work in my situation. Does anyone have any experience with these? What are the dimensions of the box itself? I only have about 2" clearance between the top of the stove outlet and the bottom of my fireplace opening (lentil?), so I'm not sure if the box would even clear.

I'm looking to replace this black coupler with the stainless offset box...
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Will something like this work? They can build one for you. This one has the dimensions.

url (broken link removed to http://www.chimneylinerdepot.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=64)

 

[m0jumb0]

yeah, that's like what I had in mind, though at 3" high on the box, that won't work for me... I have a suspicion that the one I posted is the same height.

 

[Fake coal burner]

yeah, that's like what I had in mind, though at 3" high on the box, that won't work for me... I have a suspicion that the one I posted is the same height.

The one you posted has the spc. at 6" Diameter
Extends from 15" - 21"
316 TI Stainless Titanium Steel
1" air space clearance to combustibles
Designed for wood or coal stoves
Total height of box is 8 1/8" I don't know if this includes the measurement from the pipe extensions or the box. You might want to call the toll free number for the one I posted and see if they can narrow the top section down and maybe widen the box for volume for exhaust flow. The bottom has the slider pipe assembly in it to close off the gap when you adjust it. Or you can make your own blower system like I did if this is a stove with legs on it. Cost about $ 40. My stove sat just like yours is now.

 

[Wet1]

Can you drop the legs on the stove (and use a heat shield) to gain some clearance?

 

[m0jumb0]

Can you drop the legs on the stove (and use a heat shield) to gain some clearance?

That thought has crossed my mind.. I have the cast iron legs that came with the stove in a box somewhere. I'm currently using the pedestal. I'm just a little wary of modifying the stove :/

 

[PunKid8888]

I actually think the legs make it sit a little lower. at least it seamed that way when I switch mine, I have not actually measured the difference tho

 

[m0jumb0]

seems like the manual said they were the same... i wish englander made a similar model with a rear-exit. that would solve all of my problems.

anyway, magnaflex contacted me and offered to make a custom box, so i'm going to get some detailed measurements of my situation and probably go this route

 

[Wet1]

I'd think any offset box that would fit that space will end up being too restrictive. I'd live with it, drop the stove, or replace it with something designed for that application.

 

[m0jumb0]

I'd think any offset box that would fit that space will end up being too restrictive. I'd live with it, drop the stove, or replace it with something designed for that application.

yeah i'm concerned about that too. you think even with widening the box to compensate for being thinner that it would still be too restrictive? really, lowering the stove would be easier and cheaper than getting a custom box made. i guess i just needed to hear someone else say it too. the stove is sitting on concrete and brick all the way to the ground, so I'm not really worried about bottom clearance.

 

[Wet1]

I'd lower it and put a heat shield under it to minimize heat loss through the brick/concrete... assuming you're hell-bent on going this direction.

 

[m0jumb0]

I'd lower it and put a heat shield under it to minimize heat loss through the brick/concrete... assuming you're hell-bent on going this direction.

Well I'm not hell-bent on anything in particular, that's why I'm asking for suggestions

Lowering it does sound like the best option though. Then the stock offset box clears and I can get my blower in there and add some heat shielding.

 

[m0jumb0]

I actually think the legs make it sit a little lower. at least it seamed that way when I switch mine, I have not actually measured the difference tho

You're right, when I turned the stove over and held up the legs they're an inch shorter than the pedestal. Wish I would have known this last year! Would have made my life easier. Anyway, between this and shaving an inch off the inlet flange of the offset box, I'm going to be able to get it in there. I'm waiting on a new collar plate for the top of my chimney, and a new nylon brush and then I'll be in business.

 

[m0jumb0]

Ok, I ended up getting the stock magnaflex offset box and later ordered a new flue tile cover and rain cap for my setup. I would recommend magnaflex to anybody, they've been a joy to deal with. Very responsive, good prices and fast shipping. I got everything set up this evening and I'm having my first fire of the season tonight. Looking forward to 24/7 burning season!

 

[Shari]

Pictures please!

Shari

 

[m0jumb0]

Pictures please!

Shari

The flash is really unforgiving of the crud on the top of the stove... I thought I got it all off!

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[theheatelement]

Looks good, should be easy to clean as well...

 

[THEMAN]

What are the dimensions of the box from magnaflex HxWxD? I'm going to get one from him also and wanted to know the dimensions and how much it actually offsets. Thanks.

Ok, I ended up getting the stock magnaflex offset box and later ordered a new flue tile cover and rain cap for my setup. I would recommend magnaflex to anybody, they've been a joy to deal with. Very responsive, good prices and fast shipping. I got everything set up this evening and I'm having my first fire of the season tonight. Looking forward to 24/7 burning season!

 

[m0jumb0]

What are the dimensions of the box from magnaflex HxWxD? I'm going to get one from him also and wanted to know the dimensions and how much it actually offsets. Thanks.

This should help:

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[Berone]

Can't say if it would work, but I would contact Magnaflex here on the forum. Rainer can probably tell you if it will do what you want and maybe give you a better price direct.

 

[m0jumb0]

Can't say if it would work, but I would contact Magnaflex here on the forum. Rainer can probably tell you if it will do what you want and maybe give you a better price direct.

not only that, but he can make custom sizes if you need thinner or more offset than the stock one provides

 

[THEMAN]

Can't say if it would work, but I would contact Magnaflex here on the forum. Rainer can probably tell you if it will do what you want and maybe give you a better price direct.

not only that, but he can make custom sizes if you need thinner or more offset than the stock one provides

Although I like the sound of custom. I think that the stock one may work. I only need around 3 1/2" of offset so, if I'm correct the minimum of the stock one is 6" so that should do fine. Now the thickness of the the actual box is only 3" or so doesn't that cause some restriction of draft since the air/smoke comes up through the flue into a hard immediate 90 degree turn then up the pipe? I wonder if a taller box would remedy that, if it is a problem that is.

 

[m0jumb0]

Although I like the sound of custom. I think that the stock one may work. I only need around 3 1/2" of offset so, if I'm correct the minimum of the stock one is 6" so that should do fine. Now the thickness of the the actual box is only 3" or so doesn't that cause some restriction of draft since the air/smoke comes up through the flue into a hard immediate 90 degree turn then up the pipe? I wonder if a taller box would remedy that, if it is a problem that is.

as far as restriction goes, I can't really tell. seems to draft just as well as when i just had a straight connection to my liner. certainly that's not the case, but if you have great draft now and a straight run you shouldn't notice too much of a loss

 

[THEMAN]

Although I like the sound of custom. I think that the stock one may work. I only need around 3 1/2" of offset so, if I'm correct the minimum of the stock one is 6" so that should do fine. Now the thickness of the the actual box is only 3" or so doesn't that cause some restriction of draft since the air/smoke comes up through the flue into a hard immediate 90 degree turn then up the pipe? I wonder if a taller box would remedy that, if it is a problem that is.

as far as restriction goes, I can't really tell. seems to draft just as well as when i just had a straight connection to my liner. certainly that's not the case, but if you have great draft now and a straight run you shouldn't notice too much of a loss

I don't have anything now. I'm going to install my first wood burning insert. I plan on doing a direct connect for now(due to $) which from what I have read here is not the most efficient way of creating a proper draft. I need the offset to be able to make it past the damper handle that I want to save, so that in the future I can remove the stove and leave a fully functional fireplace. I just want to make it so that I can have the best draft available with what I have to work with. Not to mention that I may have to reduce the stove flue from 8" to 6" to get the pipe past the 5" damper.

 

[FireAnt]

How does that stove heat for you with it in the fireplace? I am thinking of doing the same thing with mine with the same stove. Did you have to cut the damper?

Thanks

Anthony