The title says it all folks. My ignorance has just been revealed. I currently have a propane Empire RH-65 heater in my living room which is capable of producing 65,000 BTU while simultaneously chugging Propane by the gallon and $$$ out of my wallet.
If the gas heater is capable of producing that kind of heat then what problems would I have venting a pellet stove directly into that existing chimney. The double walled metal chimney goes through the wall thimble then up the side of the house about 20' inside a decorative a wood enclosure. It has a rain cap but I don't know which type.
The challenge I am having is the outside diameter of the gas chimney is 5". I see 3" to 6" converters everywhere but not 3' to 5" converters ??
What problems would I have with this set up. The stove shop recommended against doing this because ??? They want to sell me one of their chimneys ??
Any input is appreciated the stove I am thinking of putting in is a Vista Flame VF-55. The manual says it's ok to vent into a standard chimney but highly recommends an outside intake air source for consistent draw.
Thanks for the help.
If the gas heater is capable of producing that kind of heat then what problems would I have venting a pellet stove directly into that existing chimney. The double walled metal chimney goes through the wall thimble then up the side of the house about 20' inside a decorative a wood enclosure. It has a rain cap but I don't know which type.
The challenge I am having is the outside diameter of the gas chimney is 5". I see 3" to 6" converters everywhere but not 3' to 5" converters ??
What problems would I have with this set up. The stove shop recommended against doing this because ??? They want to sell me one of their chimneys ??
Any input is appreciated the stove I am thinking of putting in is a Vista Flame VF-55. The manual says it's ok to vent into a standard chimney but highly recommends an outside intake air source for consistent draw.
Thanks for the help.
