vent install advice?

[nitrohog]

Im slowly but surely getting the install done. The hearth is built, the stove is home and roughly in place, the last thing I have to do is install the vent and outside air kit. It looks like Im going to have to stack two 45s to clear a stud that's in the way of a direct route. I'm still debating on direct venting it or to run a 4-5 foot rise. I guess Ill have to see what my insurance will say about it being direct vented.
And the obligatory pics.

 

[vinny11950]

Nitrohog, is there anyway you can switch the install from a corner to a middle wall?

I only say this because I have a corner install and if I had to do over again I would try a flat section of wall instead. Installation is easier, along with maintenance. Leaning over into that corner is a PITA.

Also hitting the studs to attach the thimble in a corner is tougher depending on how they are staggered to the corner end. You could just attach the screw to the drywall but you want something solid holding up the thimble box. I ended up cutting out the sheetrock and building a 2 x 4 box to hold the thimble. But if you are lucky enough to hit the vertical studs, that is just as good and less of a mess.

Another issue with straight out, is aligning the vent pipes and then connecting them. Twisting them to connect together in that tight corner is a challenge.

Maybe some one with more install experience can give you better tips. I just remember I had to cut the hole a little bigger to allow the thimble to move around to better adjust once the pipes are all put together and connected to the stove. Then I just filled around the thimble space by packing roxul between thimble and wall.

Also, don't know about your town codes, but get the stove install approved first by the building dept. and insurance company. Don't want to have to do it again cause they say no after the fact.

Good luck.

 

[nitrohog]

Unfortunately in my small house the corner install is just about the only way I can manage to have a stove other than maybe in the basement. I will be against the vertical stud enough to catch it with the mounting screws as well. Thanks for the tips!.

 

[Mt Bob]

Guess I am missing the point,why cut 2 holes in your house when you can do it with 1 with a better vent system?

 

[nitrohog]

It without a doubt looks like a better system however, the $600 difference in price just isn't in the budget and could possibly heat my house for a year.

 

[Mt Bob]

Got it,Know about tight finances! Think you will be very happy with that stove.

 

[nitrohog]

I finally made the commitment to cut the holes in the wall. I have exactly 4.5" to the walls and all of the pipes are sealed with high temp silicone. I plan to light it tonight as it cools off into the 40s mainly to test it out and to check for leaks. I'm still unsure how exactly I want to deal with the outside thimble, at the moment it is just attached over the vinyl siding and I really don't think I want to calk the large gaps shut. I'm tempted to cut slots in the siding so that the sheet metal will slide into them and then calk around it if that makes any sense. Anyway, the hopper is full, the CO/ smoke detectors have been tested, and my fingers are crossed.

 

[kennyp2339]

Very nice job and +1 on testing the smoke / CO detectors, you may want to light off now because the metal is coated with a peanut type oil to keep from rusting will sitting in a warehouse, it may produce a light haze and have peanut oil smell, prob have to open a few windows

 

[Mt Bob]

Looks good,but since you have a 90 and 45(almost) you are probably over the horizontal evl (4') for that stove,so I would have at least 6 foot vertical.Maybe Mike will check in,he knows.

 

[nitrohog]

Measured out I'm only at about 14" of pipe to the wall and another foot of straight pipe after that unless there's a calculation for the greater resistance of bends? I did light it, no problems so far and everything is seemingly working as it should.

 

[Mt Bob]

I think a 90=5' and a 45=3' but not sure,anyway Mike knows,he will see thread.Sometimes perfect is not possible!

 

[Lake Girl]

Bob - that's accurate on EVL. Horizontal 1' = 1' and Vertical 1' = .5' Is there a bend on the termination cap? That adds...