New bk king on the way!

[Lucien beam]

After more than a year & a half of deliberation we finally have a stove on order! We chose a blazeking king classic. Now it's time to get busy! Here is a pic or two to show what we have done so far. We plan on installing the king in the old firebox like an alcove instal. Damper and part of smoke shelf already removed. Ready to drop in liner and wait on stove to arrive

 

[stayfitz]

Nice chimney flashing work! Best stove selection too!

 

[Lucien beam]

Questions for experts:

Chimney height is 23' located in center of home. Do I need to insulate liner?

New stove will sit 2" inside of the fireplace opening. Clearance space for top of stove is 49" but how far out from front of stove does that apply? I'm trying to figure out if I need to remove a wood mantle above the existing fireplace.

 

[Highbeam]

If the existing brick chimney is still intact, safe, servicable then a liner is not reuiqred to be insulated. It is a safety thing first. If your old chimney is unsafe then the insulation on the liner is doing the job of keeping the fire from leaving the chimney.

Secondarily, the performance of an insulated liner will "always" be better.

 

[Lucien beam]

Thanks for the info. & comments. Chimney was unused until recently when we bought the place. It's in good shape. Probably just go ahead & insulate liner to insure no issues

 

[05ramctd]

You won't be disapointed. Installed mine and had my first break in burn monday over a couple of beers.
Nice chimney cap, you just gave me an idea to fab one up for myself.

 

[NHcpa]

Excellent chimney cap...did you seal the brick?

 

[Lucien beam]

I didn't seal the brick but should have, didn't think of it. Uncle made chase cover/chimney cap for me.

 

[bholler]

No you should not seal the brick. You will be much better off if you let that brick breath. You will probably end up having to repoint the rest of the chimney soon also by the looks of it. And yes insulate it it will work better and unless you have 2" to combustibles all around that chimney it is required by code.

 

[jeff_t]

Given the already low flue temps of the BK, I would insulate it.

There are no negatives to an insulated liner.

 

[NHcpa]

I didn't seal the brick but should have, didn't think of it. Uncle made chase cover/chimney cap for me.[/

No you should not seal the brick. You will be much better off if you let that brick breath. You will probably end up having to repoint the rest of the chimney soon also by the looks of it. And yes insulate it it will work better and unless you have 2" to combustibles all around that chimney it is required by code.

OOOhhhhhh...don't know about that! Want to hear from the masons on this one.

 

[Hogwildz]

No expansion joint around the clay liner?
Why such a big gap between the clay & the sheetmetal cap?
Hope you worked that silicone in good.
Set up look nice. Insulating the liner can do nothing bad, but can be a plus on performance.

 

[Lucien beam]

Hogwildz thanks for ur comments, I've read ur advice on the other threads.
Big gap = a freebie piece of stainless my uncle broke for me @ work. Lotsa silicone it's cheap

On the 1" gap around the clay. Do masons (I'm not 1) typically put a gap on the mortar cap? I just put it back like it was with a little fall for when the silicone breaks down.

 

[bholler]

Yes there should be a small gap we usually wrap 1/4" foam packing around the clay then pull it out after the concrete is set and caulk the gap.

OOOhhhhhh...don't know about that! Want to hear from the masons on this one.

Any good mason will tell you this unless the brick is abnormally porous in which case they should have never been used outside. Sealers are a band aid to cover up deeper problems and if those sealers don't let the brick breath they will end up doing much more damage.

 

[Lucien beam]

I'm making Heat! Finally sweet victory!! Wouldn't have happened without all of you. Thanks guys.

 

[jeff_t]

Looks nice.

That's a big fireplace. How is it reaching the t-stat knob?

Did you get blowers?

 

[Lucien beam]

May need welders glove & jacket once everything gets warm, yes blowers.

 

[Tenn Dave]

BKs are by far not the best looking stoves available, but their performance ranks with some of the best. Nice job on the install.

 

[HotCoals]

Looks perfect in there!

 

[Simonkenton]

Looking good! That is one bad-ass wood stove install.

 

[HotCoals]

How about more of a backed off shot to see the room more?

 

[begreen]

How is it working out with the thermostat? I've heard that close quarters mess with it's operation.

 

[Lucien beam]

Begreen not sure what affect the tight quarters will have on the entire operation of the stove. T-stat isn't awful to get to but fan rheostat is a challenge. We just had a small fire to test drive our install. Still have more work to do. We have a clearance issue with the mantle, shoulda taken it out before hand.

Hotcoals I will step back a little further next time.

 

[Highbeam]

Begreen not sure what affect the tight quarters will have on the entire operation of the stove. T-stat isn't awful to get to but fan rheostat is a challenge. We just had a small fire to test drive our install. Still have more work to do. We have a clearance issue with the mantle, shoulda taken it out before hand.

Hotcoals I will step back a little further next time.

They used to have rheostats available that were remote and inline. So you could leave the stove rheostat on full high and then turn it down with the remote rheostat.

I have a BK. I like BK a lot. I'm sure you like yours too but man, I can sure understand why some folks don't appreciate the looks.

 

[webby3650]

I agree that a standard masonry sealer is not a good idea. But there is a product made for chimney waterproofing, it's designed specifically for chimneys. Its breathable!
It works great! I've used it many times.
http://chimneysaver.com/products/water-repellents/chimneysaver-water-base-water-repellent/