Looking to buy a display, VC Defiant non cat. I have a 6" chimney. VC lists oval to 8" and 6" round adapters for the Defiant.
The manual says can use 6" round but cannot burn with front doors open (fireplace style). I would use top exit, straight up (no curves or bends) for a total length of ~ 15 feet. (single story, cathedral ceiling). Does anyone have experience running a Defiant non cat on 6" round?
My thought are:
a) i have almost ideal condition, stright up, no bends,
b) i do not need full ability of this stove (2400 sf) so slightly restricted flue does not allow full heat, thi sis OK,
c) other stove makers of this heating size (up to 2400 sf) use 6" flue. Assuming same fire needed to produce same heat, then same 6" is all that is needed. (I realize there stove designs are not exactly the same)
Again, any thoughts/experiences running VC Defiant non cat on 6" round?
The manual says can use 6" round but cannot burn with front doors open (fireplace style). I would use top exit, straight up (no curves or bends) for a total length of ~ 15 feet. (single story, cathedral ceiling). Does anyone have experience running a Defiant non cat on 6" round?
My thought are:
a) i have almost ideal condition, stright up, no bends,
b) i do not need full ability of this stove (2400 sf) so slightly restricted flue does not allow full heat, thi sis OK,
c) other stove makers of this heating size (up to 2400 sf) use 6" flue. Assuming same fire needed to produce same heat, then same 6" is all that is needed. (I realize there stove designs are not exactly the same)
Again, any thoughts/experiences running VC Defiant non cat on 6" round?