First of all thank you to everyone on this site for the wealth of knowledge you share!
I am researching a zero clearance fireplace to replace my open zc heatilator. I plan to do a full demo and new class A. The fireplace is on the main floor of a single story 2100 sq feet ranch with a walkout basement. I am looking to supplement my electric heat pump/furnace. I have been scrounging wood when I can and have 2 cords css since November 2015. I plan to do the replacement in spring/summer of 2017.
I am sure I will have more questions on the install at some point, but for now I have some questions on the fireplace. I was looking at the Kozy Heat z42 and the Pacific Energy fp-30. My wife likes the looks of the fp-30 arch model so we are looking at the fp-30 arch. I have a few questions that I wasn't able to find definitive answers to:
1. Does the fp-30 accept north-south loading? If so, will16-18" logs be ok?
2. Will I be able to sweep the chimney from the bottom? Anything worth noting? I found a great thread from hogwildz on the summit insert which should apply to the fp-30, correct?
3. The manual shows the remote heat duct kit contains blowers. It also lists a gravity heat duct adapter. I am looking to add two gravity heat ducts to the back wall of the fireplace as this is the hallway that leads to bedrooms. Any concerns with this if I use class B venting? Think the gravity vents will put out any heat or is this a waste?
Anyone else have any thoughts on the fp-30? I have read nothing but positive feedback on here on the few folks with the fp-30 or the summit insert.
Thank you in advance for your help!
I am researching a zero clearance fireplace to replace my open zc heatilator. I plan to do a full demo and new class A. The fireplace is on the main floor of a single story 2100 sq feet ranch with a walkout basement. I am looking to supplement my electric heat pump/furnace. I have been scrounging wood when I can and have 2 cords css since November 2015. I plan to do the replacement in spring/summer of 2017.
I am sure I will have more questions on the install at some point, but for now I have some questions on the fireplace. I was looking at the Kozy Heat z42 and the Pacific Energy fp-30. My wife likes the looks of the fp-30 arch model so we are looking at the fp-30 arch. I have a few questions that I wasn't able to find definitive answers to:
1. Does the fp-30 accept north-south loading? If so, will16-18" logs be ok?
2. Will I be able to sweep the chimney from the bottom? Anything worth noting? I found a great thread from hogwildz on the summit insert which should apply to the fp-30, correct?
3. The manual shows the remote heat duct kit contains blowers. It also lists a gravity heat duct adapter. I am looking to add two gravity heat ducts to the back wall of the fireplace as this is the hallway that leads to bedrooms. Any concerns with this if I use class B venting? Think the gravity vents will put out any heat or is this a waste?
Anyone else have any thoughts on the fp-30? I have read nothing but positive feedback on here on the few folks with the fp-30 or the summit insert.
Thank you in advance for your help!
