A question for the experts We have a woodstove which is installed as a fireplace insert, sitting on the hearth and interconnected to the chimney with a...
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Miro Zieba
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Jul 18, 2001 2:18 am
Bill You mention the existance of a terracotta flue liner. If it is in good condition then you already have a lined chimney. Do you feel the chimney has to be...
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q10191@...
Jul 18, 2001 5:58 am
There are cracks in the liner, but no missing chunks. I just thought that the draft would be better with a liner that was smaller in diameter and insulated...
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Ed Williams
chimneys@...
Jul 18, 2001 6:30 am
Hi Bill, If the tiles have cracks, it's best to line the whole flue. At operating and chimney fire temps, the cracks open wider and allow flue gases to escape...
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Miro Zieba
mirozieba@...
Jul 19, 2001 3:40 am
Bill To go along with Ed Williams' comments. You have some options. I have relined situations like yours several ways. One using Isokern relining tiles (103ht...
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Harpersx4@...
Jul 20, 2001 3:37 am
In a message dated 7/19/2001 8:52:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... You should install a full length Listed liner. Any Listed liner will require a specific...
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q10191@...
Jul 20, 2001 5:08 am
Thanks for the reply Forgive me, but just to make sure I understand - The liner should run nonstop from the top of the chimney to the "bucket", and not stop at...
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Ed Williams
chimneys@...
Jul 20, 2001 8:11 am
"Forgive me, but just to make sure I understand - The liner should run nonstop from the top of the chimney to the "bucket", and not stop at the end...
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rettmv@...
Aug 8, 2001 2:32 pm
I have read the posts about how outside air is sort of a myth as far as being a cure for leakage of smoke. My question is this: "In a rough cabin with no...
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John Gulland
john@...
Aug 10, 2001 5:22 pm
... No. As the first law of thermodyamics points out, there ain't no free lunch in energy terms. There is no heating advantage in bringing outdoor air...
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drjanisbell@...
Aug 26, 2001 8:36 pm
What do you knowledgeable people think of putting a wood stove in the basement of a ranch house hooked up an unused chimney and flue (built by the original...
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John Gulland
john@...
Aug 27, 2001 6:04 pm
... Hi Janis, If all you want to heat is the basement, then that is the right location for the stove. However, we always recommend that wood stoves be located...
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Allen Huff
catgenman@...
Aug 28, 2001 10:39 pm
Hi! If you have never had a wood stove before I might have a few observations. Using a stove in the basement provides very comfortable and efficient heating...
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Miro Zieba
mirozieba@...
Aug 29, 2001 2:08 am
Janis There are options in the direction you actually suggestion with your question. But instead of trying to experiment or jury rig a coil to a woodstove I...
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drjanisbell@...
Aug 29, 2001 3:21 pm
Miro wrote: There are options in the direction you actually suggestion with your question. But instead of trying to experiment or jury rig a coil to a...
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sheila@...
Aug 29, 2001 3:43 pm
Hi all! I am searching to purchase a Fisher wood stove,I believe, but can not find where they are sold, or if there is a web-site regarding heat out put,...
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Cal Wallis
wood@...
Sep 2, 2001 3:33 pm
... Fisher is an older name in a business where things have changed a lot for the better..if you follow. You'd do a LOT better with an EPA certified stove...
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sheila
sheila@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:09 pm
Thanks, but I am looking for a brand new one, so I do not understand your response. Sheila ... From: Cal Wallis To: woodheat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
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Cal Wallis
wood@...
Sep 2, 2001 5:39 pm
... Fisher is no longer made. It's an old name and is now gone. Better to chose an EPA certified stoves than some stove from the 70s (like Fisher, Ashley,...
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sheila
sheila@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:23 am
I know that Fisher's are still being made and sold, new, so thank you for your help. Sheila ... From: Cal Wallis To: woodheat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
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tanovio1@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:12 am
Hello sorry to hear you are having so much trouble finding what you want.I am currently looking for a Fisher insert my aunt has 2 in her house but bought them...
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tanovio1@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:15 am
Has anyone ever heard of an Aurora fireplace insert?If so please let me know where I can obtain some info.Thanks a lot...
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sheila
sheila@...
Sep 3, 2001 5:20 am
I have heard that a store in Lakeport, CA sells them- that is in Northern Califorina. If nothing else I will go there to buy one. Sheila ... From:...
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chimneyjim@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:25 pm
In a message dated 09/02/01 8:36:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... The advice to look for a modern certified woodstove to take advantage of the improvements of...
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sailinted@...
Sep 7, 2001 4:54 am
I have an open(not air tight)wood burning stove at our summer cabin with 10 inch black steel flue pipe. I am having trouble finding replacement pipe. All...
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JSlammers@...
Sep 8, 2001 2:06 am
10" is definitely not a size carried by most lumber companies, hardware stores and home improvement centers. You might try a sheet-metal shop that can fab it...
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John Gulland
john@...
Sep 17, 2001 6:37 pm
... Kate, The horizontal part of the tee should always project beyond the wall at least an inch. I would leave it about three inches. You will need some...
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edward savio
tanovio1@...
Sep 18, 2001 8:09 pm
I have been told by numerous installers and repair people that a non catylyst stove is a better design with lower repair bills.Make a study of it ask questions...
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Tomislav Kanić
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Sep 19, 2001 7:37 am
PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE ME FROM THIS GROUP. Tomislav Kanić Hrvatska Elektroprivreda d.d. Sektor za toplinarstvo Pogon Posebne Toplane Tel.br. ( 01 ) 61 31 855 /...
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John Gulland
john@...
Sep 19, 2001 11:15 am
... Kate, In answer to your question, here is what I recently wrote on the subject for a magazine article: ========================= Combustion technology The...
