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  1. Norske

    RSF Opel 2 Plus in exterior wall w/exterior 25ft chimney

    Looking to install a new RSF Opel 2 Plus and wondering if there is anyone else with a similar configuration who can help ward off the gremlins that may plague this setup. Here are the details: 1. Exterior wall install 2. Chimney will be completely exterior, so firebox will hang off back wall of...
  2. JordanScott90

    Water leak and rust issues on RSF onyx fireplace

    Hello! Just recently I have become aware that I have rusting going on in various issues in my 13 year old onyx fireplace by RSF-ICC chimneys. Unfortunately at the moment the soonest I can get someone to come down to inspect the unit is late October. This is a concern to me because We use this...
  3. M

    OPEL 2000 - Serial # 7995

    Bought a new home, WETT inspector discovered the top of firebox/damper are destroyed beyond repair… see pictures. Wondering if any suggestions? I just can’t believe something like this would happen and now we’re faced with repairing (if possible) or replacing and praying it works out. The home...
  4. JordanScott90

    RSF heat dump installation information.

    Hello all I am in the process of potentially swapping out my larger onyx with the pearl 3600 by rsf-icc. It mainly will come down to IF the heat dump will work or not. It would be ducted to the basement directly below for supplemental heating. If it doesn't work I will simply leave my current...
  5. K

    Horizontal Flue / Outside Chimney in Minnesota

    We are updating our wood burner as part of a renovation project. The unit will be an RSF Opel 2C (with the cat). The unit will be directly adjacent to a wall (West if it matters). The dealer has told me it would be a terrible idea to run out horizontally, then up with Class A chimney outside...
  6. K

    Cabin Expansion - Stove to Fireplace?

    Hi all! What a great forum! We live just inland from Lake Superior in a very snowy microclimate. My wife and I with our 4 kids live in a cabin originally built as a 1bd/1ba, and after 3 years are expanding it into a still relatively modest 4bd/3ba home. Currently we heat using radiant in the...
  7. W

    RSF Pearl- information about performance.

    Hello- I'm new to forum. I am considering purchase and installation of a RSF Pearl. I've read the specs and the installer has high recommendations. Has anyone had experience and feedback on this unit? I have an old Blaze King downstairs and want an insert upstairs in a location that is not...
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