New install planning

[LEAK]

I have been reading through these forums for a while, and you guys have convinced me to invest in a wood stove. This summer, we moved to house on LP and we did not anticipate how quickly we would burn through it or how expensive it is.

I essentially have two options, a new free standing unit, or attempting to retrofit the fireplace. I would rather use the existing fireplace, but I suspect it may be a big undertaking. The fireplace is a prefab Superior WRT2042WS. It has a very small foot print (attached below)


The other option is a new free standing unit.

 

[begreen]

Yes, that's mostly an ambient fireplace. It's shallower than the average wood fireplace so replacement could have an added challenge.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

Looking at this id probably go free standing.. If you lucky enough to find something to fit in there, I doubt the burn time will be long and its going to be low on heat output

 

[LEAK]

Yes, that's mostly an ambient fireplace. It's shallower than the average wood fireplace so replacement could have an added challenge.

Since making this thread, I have been reading this post https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/texas-winter-storm-zc-conversion.186513/#post-2506615 which seems to conclude that such inserts exist, but actually installing them is near impossible.

 

[LEAK]

Looking at this id probably go free standing.. If you lucky enough to find something to fit in there, I doubt the burn time will be long and its going to be low on heat output

That is a good point. Thanks. Free standing it is!

 

[begreen]

It's good that you read the TX thread to see the problems and solutions that need to be worked through.

If you are competent with carpentry and finishing and follow safety instructions well, then a freestander with a DIY install should provide the best heating improvement.

 

[Dave_in_ABQ]

Good luck with the new stove!