stove recommendations

[fran35]

I need some advice and recommendations from folks who are smarter than I. I have just built a sunroom, 13 x 25. I am finishing the interior and I want the wood stove to be a major feature. The room is going to be framed in (not structurally-just cosmetically) in hand hewn post and beams. The rafters will be exposed oak and chestnut rafters from an early 1800s barn. I have about 50 hand hewn beams that appear to be at least 150 years old and are amazing. Anyway, once I get the beams pressure washed and bathed in linseed oil, I will got to work placing them in the room. I hope to use as much of the original mortise and tenon to tie them together, but am realistic that much of it will not fit exactly.

Anyway, as I stated, I have reserved a framed corner of the room for a hearth and wood stove. I have found a guy selling 30 feet of triple wall duravent (8 inch) and an older Fisher wood stove(Grandma Bear I think) for $300. I initially thought that I would use the Fisher, because I like the vintage look, the ability to use it as a fireplace, and since I already have an Englander 30 in the basement that is a beast, I am not really worried about relying on the Fisher smoke dragon religiously. While the Englander is super functional, I wanted something more unique or classic looking for the sunroom. Also, after looking at the UL listing for the Fisher (it is approx 1981 so it is UL listed), I see that the stove has RIDICULOUS clearances. Something like 36-42 inches from combustibles. The wall is framed in, but I have not insulated yet. Can I do enough mitigation to even achieve a reasonable clearance? I prefer my woodstove not to stick 5 feet out in the room.

Anyway, I plan on continuing my plans to buy the stove and piping with the thought that I could flip the stove if I wanted and get $600 worth of triple wall for free. However, if others think I can make it work, I am game to keep the Fisher. Please give me any and all advice that may be useful as I fisnish my room and stove shop.

 

[wildlingabovethebridge]

I'm not a big construction guy but wouldn't putting up fire board on the adjacent wall redure your required clearances considerably?

 

[Grisu]

With a ventilated wall shield you can drop those clearances down to 12". Here is an article about clearances and wall shields: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/stove_wall_clear

An used Jotul will probably look good in that space, too. However, pretty much all newer stoves will want 6" pipe; especially the smaller ones that would be appropriate for that space. The Grandma sounds like overkill.

 

[fran35]

With a ventilated wall shield you can drop those clearances down to 12". Here is an article about clearances and wall shields: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/stove_wall_clear

An used Jotul will probably look good in that space, too. However, pretty much all newer stoves will want 6" pipe; especially the smaller ones that would be appropriate for that space. The Grandma sounds like overkill.

Thanks for the reply. If I utlize the 8 inch pipe from the roofline up, can I reduce it at the ceiling from 8 to 6? I know that to take an 8inch stove outlet to 6 chimney is a no-no, but I thought going the other way was not an issue.

 

[jeff_t]

You could try it. It might be okay. How tall will it be?

You don't need a stove that requires 8" pipe. I'd consider installing the proper size to begin with. If I already had 8" pipe in place, it would be worth a shot.

That triple wall is 12" OD, so you'll need a 14" hole at minimum to install it. That's a big hole. Does it come with everything needed for install? Flashing, ceiling support, insulation shield, stove pipe adapter, etc.

 

[begreen]

Thanks for the reply. If I utlize the 8 inch pipe from the roofline up, can I reduce it at the ceiling from 8 to 6? I know that to take an 8inch stove outlet to 6 chimney is a no-no, but I thought going the other way was not an issue.

Depends on the height. How tall will the chimney be? If the total flue system is short (under 16') + 8" pipe, a modern stove may not develop enough draft. It will work for the Fisher.