OAK into Air Exchanger

[wallpaper79]

Just a quick question for you guys. I am currently building a house and I was going to have my contractor put in the OAK for my woodstove. He suggested maybe connecting it to the air exchanger. The contractor has never put in one of these before, and I think he is just trying to cut down on holes in the exterior. He doesn't know if this is a wise idea, and I am sceptical. I am afraid of the chance that if there was a fire, smoke would get spread into the house at a more rapid rate. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 

[fossil]

If it were my home, I would keep the two separate. Rick

 

[ScotO]

Just a quick question for you guys. I am currently building a house and I was going to have my contractor put in the OAK for my woodstove. He suggested maybe connecting it to the air exchanger. The contractor has never put in one of these before, and I think he is just trying to cut down on holes in the exterior. He doesn't know if this is a wise idea, and I am sceptical. I am afraid of the chance that if there was a fire, smoke would get spread into the house at a more rapid rate. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

absoltely NOT....I was told that was a big NO NO by more than one person.....do it as per the manual, who cares about the contractor's opinions.....does he pay your homeowner's insurance?..this is one thing in your house you do not want to shortcut....maybe time to find a more competent contractor IMHO.

 

[ecocavalier02]

i am an hvac guy and and you def don't want to do that. also that would be pushing air into the stove. dont think that is a good idea. do two separate. also it would then mean ur stove is connected directly to your wood stove. thats not a good idea. all in all just not the way to do it.

 

[wallpaper79]

Thanks for the replies. Will make sure that the two are kept separate.