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  1. S

    Distance to Non-Combustible Wall

    Hello, New the forum and looking for some help! I live in Massachusetts and just purchased a Pacific Energy Alderlea T5. I am installing it against the back for a brick chimney (Other side is regular fireplace.) How far does the back of the stove need to be from the brick wall? Manual is clear...
  2. JKE28

    Cleaning my new metal pipe chimney

    I have always cleaned my chimney, but I knocked down my old mason chimney last year, and now have a metal chimney pipe with an all new stove. Looking into getting a Vevor cleaning kit for it. My question is with these pipes is it better to go from the top down or from the bottom up. My old...
  3. T

    Help me choose a woodstove, please.

    Hi there. I live in north/central Maine and we moved into our house last year. It came with an old woodstove that we used part time last year. We want to get a nice, safe, controllable, and long burning (probably non-cat though) stove to burn full time this winter and beyond. We have a tall, 2...
  4. B

    Lopi Liberty vs Pacific Energy T5

    Age old question I’m trying to decide between the liberty and t5. I want cast iron, no cat, would like to cook on it for fun nothing serious, won’t be the main source of heat but will be running a lot, it will be piped out the wall as it’s all I can do. Any insights or personal experience...
  5. S

    catalytic vs non-catalytic: Blaze King, Pacific Energy, or Jotul

    Hi, I know this topic has been discussed at length but I'm still undecided. I have a three story above grade home with a woodstove on the second story (oil furnace heats first floor). I currently burn an older Osburn that needs replacing. My chimney is 90 degree through wall and then another 90...
  6. M

    Hole in rear baffle tube - wood insert

    I have a Pacific Energy Summit, wood stove insert, purchased in 2015. There is a hole and damage to what I've seen referred to as a "baffle tube." It is in the back of the interior, between the fire bricks. I believe it is a tube that channels air flow up. This piece appears to be welded on, so...
    • murphmic
    • Thread
    • baffle tube hole in back pacific energy wood stove insert damage
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Pacific Energy
  7. D

    Pacific Energy Speed Control

    I own a Pacific Energy Wood burning stove. I’m not sure the model, I am a bit of a newb. Anyways I had an accident and broke the knob off the speed control, which can also turn the fan off too. I’ve ordered the new replacement unit, but it won’t arrive for like 10 days. My question is, is...
    • Dirty33
    • Thread
    • #diy help pacific energy quick fix speed control
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Pacific Energy
  8. R

    Pacific Energy Super LE insert - Dead blower

    I have an almost 2 year old Pacific Energy Super LE insert. Last night I noticed the right blower was not working. I called the installer and they said it is still under warranty and they will file the claim and come out and fix it. I am wondering if anyone else has had a blower fail. I...
  9. K

    New stove need help deciding

    Good evening, I am new to woodstoves, my wife and I are wanting to put one in our basement. I have narrowed it down to three stoves but would love some additional input! option #1 is the Quadra-Fire 4300 Option #2 is the Pacific energy super le Option #3 is the Regancy F2450 From what I have...
  10. J

    Wood stove size

    I have a new construction house with a 1500sqft basement. The main area in the basement is 30x35 and there are two other rooms that make up the rest of the space(room doors can be left open)Basement walls are 8ft 6”. We have a stair well that goes upstairs that can be left open and I plan to...
  11. K

    Used Pacific Summit series A

    We are new to wood stoves and interested in a summit but cost is a factor. We found a used summit probably 10 -12 years old. Is there a reason that we should not go used? We know it will need new bricks, anything else we should consider before buying?
  12. Sifan7x7

    Super insert LE vs summit insert LE

    Okay fellas, decided To install a wood stove insert due to clearance issues with a free standing stove. So I’m debating between the super LE and the summit LE. I have a 1200 square ft two story brick house built in 1940 so the insulation isn’t the best. It’s a open floor plan with 2 ceiling...
  13. A

    Decor

    Our PE Alderlea T5 is installed with stone veneer behind it and a mantel from casa de sassi. Very happy with the look. Any ideas/advice for what is safe to put on the mantel as decor? Or just near/around the stove in general? First timer here!
  14. O

    High Temperature Issues Alderlea T6

    I recently purchased a Pacific Energy Alderlea T6 to replace my Vermont Casting Dutchwest (cat stove). I'm having issues controlling the temperature of my new stove. I'm seeing Temperature up to 850 degrees, even when air is turned down all the way. It seems that the stove will hit 600 -700...
  15. dquest

    PE Super Insert issues

    We have had issues since install ( 3YRS). The right side fan cover continues to pop off when the insert heats up. Multiple service calls , new cover and same issues. It seems the tolerances are too tight. Anyone else have this issue? Not sure the dealer is all that interested in resolving the...
  16. R

    Small Gas Insert advice

    We have a small fireplace in our living room: outside: 30h x 30w. bottom back to front 19" & top b-f 16." There was an old LP insert in there that we took out. The propane line, power, and 4" flexpipe are in there already. We were considering converting to wood insert but we'd need to reline...
    • rusticator
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    • chaska 25 gas insert pacific energy small insert tofino i20
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    • Forum: It's a Gas!
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    Asbestos in STACK Vista 640 gasket

    Hello everyone. This Is my first thread. I write you from Italy. In a Mountain house I found a STACK VISTA 640 heater and i soldi likes ti know if the two gaskets are made of asbestos. The color Is White (look at attached photo). I bought this heater at early 1990'. I Hope sincerly you can...
  18. D

    New Stove Install, Northern New England

    Hello everyone! Long time reader here finally needing some advice. We are looking to install a small stove to heat a sunroom for year-round use in a cold winter climate. The sunroom is 288sqft and surrounded by double-pane sliding windows on 3 walls, with the 4th wall fully-insulated. The...
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    Help choosing between three wood inserts

    Hi all, I've been lurking on this website since we moved into our new home last December and have been reading up on wood burning inserts on here since. It became apparent pretty quick that our open fireplace in the living room wasn't doing much to heat our home. After talking to the dealers...
  20. PAbeech

    Pacific energy summit insert replacing old zero clearence

    Yesterday we pulled out the old zero clearence wood burner. My new pacific energy summit insert is now waiting to be installed. Just have to weld up brackets to keep the old chimney up and then insert the 25' 6" flex liner kit into the existing10" stainless chimney. Also if any tips on using the...
  21. E

    Outside Air for Pacific Summit LE Insert

    Hi all, I'm a newbie and have been reading through the very useful information here. Thank you! I've narrowed down my choice of insert to the Pacific Energy Summit LE insert. When talking to the dealer this weekend, he happened to mention that this model doesn't have an option to pull outside...
  22. Chris_F

    Opinions and recommendations for a new wood burning stove insert

    Good morning all. It's been years since I've written, but I always enjoy reading your insights into everything relating to my pellet stove and wood stove. Thank you in advance for always taking the time to write helpful advice to novices and amateurs like me! My mom (in her seventies, living...
  23. B

    Pacific Energy New Baffles Warped Question?

    I just purchased new Pacific Energy Summit LE wood stove. I noticed the baffle that came with the wood stove does not sit on the rails properly and it appears to be warped. I returned the baffle it to where I purchased it and they submitted a warranty claim. I later received another new baffle...
  24. S

    Pacific Energy Vista vs Super inserts

    Looking for some help on which insert to buy for our house. The living room where the insert will sit is about 415 square feet with 8 ft ceilings. It then connects to a bedroom directly that is about 150 square feet. There is also a 8 foot hallway that connects to a room that’s about 115 square...
  25. S

    Building hearth for PE Summit

    I am having a PE Summit install in November. I have some questions after researching the forums. Company who sold me the stove told me I need two layer of Micore 300. In my area I can only find Hardiebacker cement board and not Durock. Will Hardiebacker cement board be ok? On top of my two...
  26. L

    Fireplace Xtraordinair Large Flush Insert questions

    All, Apologize in advanced if any of my following questions have already been addressed elsewhere in this forum and I've missed them. I'm in the market for a new wood burning insert for my existing fireplace. My local "reputable" fireplace dealer only really gave me 2 options to look at...
  27. T

    Zero Clearance Outside Air Kit for FP30 - how hot does it get?

    I recently had a zero clearance fireplace installed, the Pacific Energy FP30 Arch, and requested an outside air kit be installed. The installer used an insulated flex pipe to the fireplace, but the flexible pipe appears to be of a polyester material instead of metal - similar to the one in this...
  28. Bushels20

    PE Summit insert

    Starting the process of replacing the Napoleon 1101 insert with a PE Summit (the insert I should have bought 7 years ago). Like many, I want to load N/S and need a larger firebox. I have been researching for a year or so and finally have the better-half convinced. That said, I’m getting some...
  29. R

    Pacific Energy Vista (general questions)

    hi everyone, I have a P.E. Vista 30 and I’m having issues with my temperature controlled blower which it came with. Basically my stove can be full burn for hours and the blower would turn off. Meaning the thermostat control wasn’t recognizing the amount of heat. Does any one have experience...
    • Rlaluna
    • Thread
    • blower blower issues issue pacific energy pacific energy vista
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Pacific Energy
  30. K

    Pacific Energy Spectrum draft issue --- NOT!!!

    Long story.. bear with me , or skip to end. Purchased first Pacific Energy Spectrum in 1985.. it was baby blue enamel. 8 feet of double wall black into 25 feet of Selkirk chimney. Used that wood stove for 25 years until we changed decor, so we migrated it to the cottage and purchased another...
    • kneelh
    • Thread
    • ceramic blanket pacific energy strong draft
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Pacific Energy
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