Just some notes on our recent install because "Wouldn't a wood stove be nice?". Install is into existing fireplace built 1973 I believe, all in good shape.
Flue tiles are 6.5x11.5 inch inside measurement, 20 feet of flue plus a couple feet of smoke shelf chamber. Did a trial pull with a piece of 3 foot piece of 6 inch pipe that made it through OK, so I figured 5.5 inch flex would be manageable. Went with Flex King because near as I can tell loose insulation is permissible should I choose to go that route.
Busted out cast iron damper frame and chipped out some of the smoke shelf to get enough of a straight shot.
Found a used Fireview on CL. Went catalytic because it's a small area to heat on an occasional basis, and from what I gather a small steady fire is easier to manage with a catalytic stove.
Plate is 12 gauge because that's what I had, it rests on the lip that the damper used to rest on and is held up in the back by a couple pieces of concrete blocking cut to fit. On top of plate is a piece of 1 inch foil-faced mineral wool cut to fit snug.
Rug is supposedly fireproof. Still need to add a shield for wooden mantel.
Thanks to all the folks here, I was able to take advantage of a lot of valuable experience and insight.
(Plenty of seasoned wood, but it's all 22 inches!)
![[Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5" [Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5"](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/115/115341-1e30370b4c9c0016d085526c4b4540af.jpg?hash=kWLNCvIvnX)
Flue tiles are 6.5x11.5 inch inside measurement, 20 feet of flue plus a couple feet of smoke shelf chamber. Did a trial pull with a piece of 3 foot piece of 6 inch pipe that made it through OK, so I figured 5.5 inch flex would be manageable. Went with Flex King because near as I can tell loose insulation is permissible should I choose to go that route.
Busted out cast iron damper frame and chipped out some of the smoke shelf to get enough of a straight shot.
Found a used Fireview on CL. Went catalytic because it's a small area to heat on an occasional basis, and from what I gather a small steady fire is easier to manage with a catalytic stove.
Plate is 12 gauge because that's what I had, it rests on the lip that the damper used to rest on and is held up in the back by a couple pieces of concrete blocking cut to fit. On top of plate is a piece of 1 inch foil-faced mineral wool cut to fit snug.
Rug is supposedly fireproof. Still need to add a shield for wooden mantel.
Thanks to all the folks here, I was able to take advantage of a lot of valuable experience and insight.
(Plenty of seasoned wood, but it's all 22 inches!)
![[Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5" [Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5"](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/115/115332-14447abe9787ceb1f8889f1801aa7bbf.jpg?hash=TrhLT2S7r_)
![[Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5" [Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5"](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/115/115333-85fdcedf6884a0c7437263a95bb3afb4.jpg?hash=3YBUr0FBhJ)
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![[Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5" [Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5"](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/115/115335-9a528cfc1c162add86ee6df2a6f01f6d.jpg?hash=dAJS-A26bj)
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![[Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5" [Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5"](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/115/115337-ae082ed44b2f0f9c3c6905542297c15d.jpg?hash=cqqs1j8xyT)
![[Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5" [Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5"](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/115/115338-3a0edcc75f310aa76332e92b067e1d94.jpg?hash=WK3fbTcNET)
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![[Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5" [Hearth.com] Woodstock Fireview in Fireplace, Flex King Pro 5.5"](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/115/115341-1e30370b4c9c0016d085526c4b4540af.jpg?hash=kWLNCvIvnX)
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