Need help with liner, please

[mrfjsf]

Hey guys, A friend of mine (who at the time worked for a company that installed wood stoves) and I installed my stove last year. Ran it all winter without too much trouble except I couldnt get it to burn right when I dampered it way down. Im thinking this attributes to the fact that I dont have a liner. Im dumping off the stove into a 7 x 11 clay liner. My chimney is roughly 15 ft to termination from where the stove pipe enters. Chimney is exterior btw.

First question, will a liner help my low and slow burning issues? (basically, I had a really tough time getting the secondaries to fire off nicely, I managed a little but not much at all)

I realize for safety issues alone it is probably worth me getting a liner right?

Lastly, can you all suggest a brand or website to buy my liner from? Also, I know there a certian guages of liner to choose from, any recommendations?

Thanks all and happy shoulder season

 

[pen]

That's not that tall a chimney and a large sized one to boot. Assuming your fuel source is very well seasoned, I think you have identified your problem and agree that the current chimney is too big, cools off too much, and is not providing you the strong pull that a modern epa appliance needs.

Line that and I think you'll be very happy.

Others will have to recommend where to go. There are lots of options.

pen

 

[mrfjsf]

Thanks Pen, I always appreciate your quick responses! Yes, wood was well seasoned, so im thinking chimney was issue.

 

[BrotherBart]

I burned one season in my basement office in the EPA Jotul F100 into an unlined 7X11 tile flue. The next September I lined it and it was like I had bought a new stove. And that was on a 33 foot flue.

Line that sucker. I would suggest a vendor or two but I did that night before last and it looks like the boss deleted it. Folks will come along with suggestions and experiences with various vendors.

 

[Loco Gringo]

Mine is the same measurement and even tho I'm freestanding, I wouldn't burn liner-less. firesidechimneysupply.com will work with you based on your needs without an up-charge. Customer service was unsurpassed.

 

[Daren Bracey]

There are some good prices on e-bay. I got 6" X 20' flexking, top plate, appliance connector $ 285.00 free shipping. Can't beat a price like that!

 

[My Oslo heats my home]

Insulated liner without a doubt. Keep it hot up and out especially on such a short run.

 

[shawneyboy]

Insulated liner without a doubt. Keep it hot up and out especially on such a short run.

+1

 

[bpm44]

Definitely put an insulated liner in that stove - you'll see a huge improvement in it's operation. Way back when I once had a setup much like you described. It was like BB said- a new stove in terms of the way it ran, the controllability, basically night and day. You won't regret it.

Lots of good pricing out there- it will pay to shop around comparing apples to apples to see who is the best at your time of purchase.

 

[ddddddden]

+1, but I don't think an insulated 6" liner will fit in a 7x11 chimney, unless you go oval. . .
Maybe go with a plain 6" liner and dump perlite around it.

I got my liner from Magnaflex. Nice quality / price / service.