Hello all, new to the forum...
After moving into an older home we had a sweep check out the fireplace. I suspected issues after cleaning out the ash dump. Anything and everything was burned in the fireplace. With the camera check it shows that there are repairs that would be needed. Since the repairs would provide us with a good working but non-efficient fireplace we are looking into something that is a little more efficient.
We have a furnace so the fireplace is not the main source of heat, however it would be nice to use it more with use it may help with the gas bill. Still a "new be" however starting to learn a little in using an older cast iron stove up in a cabin, Fisher "Grandma bear"... First time using found out fast that that thing can heat the cabin up quick... We can load it up and close off the incoming air to burn slowly however it requires us to get up several times during the night to keep the fire lit till morning. Dry wood works better than wet wood
For our home at this point it is more of being able to use the fireplace since the home has a fireplace.
We do like the look of having the wood stove sitting in the original fireplace and onto the hearth. We have still not decided on cat or non however before making that decision we want to get a better understanding on clearances. It is possible that this may dictate our choices should we want to move to a wood stove.
I can provide dimensions and a quick pic as to what we have now and am seeking direction on basic sizing (to accommodate the space available in the current fireplace opening)
We are investigating on two completely different models.
Blaze King Ashford & Jotul Model.
I will continue reading however if you can give some insight on clearances. Basically I would be looking at clearance for a protected wall? Do the clearances relate more to the way air is brought in & circulated rather than burning since the walls are firebrick and received direct flame as an operating fireplace.
Firebox
Height is 33”
Front opening width 35” taper at rear to down 28 1/4”
Depth at bottom of 18”
Top is 14” due to taper
Hearth is 2” high and 18” deep and extends beyond the width of the fireplace.
at very bottom from back wall of firebox to front of hearth is 40”
Damper is already damaged (based on Chimney sweeps inspection)
Photo is earlier before Hearth was finished...
Thank you,
-Ed
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After moving into an older home we had a sweep check out the fireplace. I suspected issues after cleaning out the ash dump. Anything and everything was burned in the fireplace. With the camera check it shows that there are repairs that would be needed. Since the repairs would provide us with a good working but non-efficient fireplace we are looking into something that is a little more efficient.
We have a furnace so the fireplace is not the main source of heat, however it would be nice to use it more with use it may help with the gas bill. Still a "new be" however starting to learn a little in using an older cast iron stove up in a cabin, Fisher "Grandma bear"... First time using found out fast that that thing can heat the cabin up quick... We can load it up and close off the incoming air to burn slowly however it requires us to get up several times during the night to keep the fire lit till morning. Dry wood works better than wet wood
For our home at this point it is more of being able to use the fireplace since the home has a fireplace.
We do like the look of having the wood stove sitting in the original fireplace and onto the hearth. We have still not decided on cat or non however before making that decision we want to get a better understanding on clearances. It is possible that this may dictate our choices should we want to move to a wood stove.
I can provide dimensions and a quick pic as to what we have now and am seeking direction on basic sizing (to accommodate the space available in the current fireplace opening)
We are investigating on two completely different models.
Blaze King Ashford & Jotul Model.
I will continue reading however if you can give some insight on clearances. Basically I would be looking at clearance for a protected wall? Do the clearances relate more to the way air is brought in & circulated rather than burning since the walls are firebrick and received direct flame as an operating fireplace.
Firebox
Height is 33”
Front opening width 35” taper at rear to down 28 1/4”
Depth at bottom of 18”
Top is 14” due to taper
Hearth is 2” high and 18” deep and extends beyond the width of the fireplace.
at very bottom from back wall of firebox to front of hearth is 40”
Damper is already damaged (based on Chimney sweeps inspection)
Photo is earlier before Hearth was finished...
Thank you,
-Ed
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