Baker's Choice in Texas

[Mark1957]

A few years ago my wife purchased a Baker's Choice wood cookstove from Lehmans. She is a prepper and feels that we should have one. Anyway, NO ONE around here has any idea what to do with it. So it is on me to figure out what to do with it.

Question #1 Do I put insulation in the wall where the stove will sit? The outer wall surface is Hardi Plank on OSB plywood on 2x4s. I was going to use either wool insulation or R25 fiberglass insulation in the wall and ceiling about the stove. Can electric wires run through the wall behind the stove or should they by rerouted. The room for the stove is an add-on behind our house.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[bholler]

What does the manual require for clearance to combustibles?

 

[begreen]

Are there any good wood stove installers in the area? This is no different as long as the rules and clearances are honored.

The clearances are high for this stove. To make the installation more practical it would be good to install wall protection per NFPA 211. Then the clearance is reduce down to 12". It's ok to run wiring in the wall, the studs are more combustible. Take your time and design well before building or installing the flue system. Ask lots of questions if necessary.



This article details wall clearances and making a wall shield.

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces Thread 'WOOD STOVE WALL CLEARANCES - PRIMER'

Oct 18, 2015

Written by Ken Rajesky, Hearth Industry Expert.

After the difficult decision of what stove to buy has been made, you’ll need to install the stove safely. However good the stove is, it’s still not safe unless installed to manufacturers specifications.

First, review the owners guide that came with the stove. Discuss the installation with your retailer. If you have further questions, contact the technical service department of the manufacturer. The Hearth.com Forums (on this site) can also help you get answers about stove clearances.

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[Mark1957]

Thank you for your reply. The diagram you provided is the one that goes with our stove. Having the stove "34 inches from the combustible wall would take too much space.

As for wall insulation, I have some bats of insulation that don't have any paper attached to them. Are these more appropriate than the kind that has paper attached where you can staple it to the studs?

I'm not a carpenter or woodworker. All my brother-in-law could do is sit and talk and talk about different ways to do with no solutions. My question about wiring was answered. Progress is being made.

Yes, there is an installer if I can't do this.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[bholler]

Thank you for your reply. The diagram you provided is the one that goes with our stove. Having the stove "34 inches from the combustible wall would take too much space.

As for wall insulation, I have some bats of insulation that don't have any paper attached to them. Are these more appropriate than the kind that has paper attached where you can staple it to the studs?

I'm not a carpenter or woodworker. All my brother-in-law could do is sit and talk and talk about different ways to do with no solutions. My question about wiring was answered. Progress is being made.

Yes, there is an installer if I can't do this.

Thanks,
Mark

The insulation has no effect on clearance at all you have wood studs in the wall so no matter what you do it's a combustible wall. So you need to follow the manual for clearance. Those clearances can be reduced to 12" by using a proper ventilated heat shield as described in nfpa 211. That's as close as you can get it. And to be that close you will need either double wall pipe or shielding for the pipe as well. What chimney do you have?

 

[begreen]

Thank you for your reply. The diagram you provided is the one that goes with our stove. Having the stove "34 inches from the combustible wall would take too much space.

As for wall insulation, I have some bats of insulation that don't have any paper attached to them. Are these more appropriate than the kind that has paper attached where you can staple it to the studs?

I'm not a carpenter or woodworker. All my brother-in-law could do is sit and talk and talk about different ways to do with no solutions. My question about wiring was answered. Progress is being made.

Yes, there is an installer if I can't do this.

Thanks,
Mark

Please read the article that was provided in the previous response for construction details per NFPA 211 to reduce the clearances.

 

[Mark1957]

I haven't had a chance to look at NFPA 211 yet. But in the meantime I found two people who actually know what to do with a a wood cookstove.

Anyway, some wrong parts were ordered and I'm getting that straightened out. I do have a 48" black double wall stove pipe that I've realized we don't need. If I can get Amazon to take it back I'll buy a 48" SS triple wall stovepipe. The thing I can't figure out is which one to get. There are several ones to choose from. We have the DuraVent Plus thru the wall kit in the 6" size. What is a good one to get?

 

[begreen]

I haven't had a chance to look at NFPA 211 yet. But in the meantime I found two people who actually know what to do with a a wood cookstove.

Anyway, some wrong parts were ordered and I'm getting that straightened out. I do have a 48" black double wall stove pipe that I've realized we don't need. If I can get Amazon to take it back I'll buy a 48" SS triple wall stovepipe. The thing I can't figure out is which one to get. There are several ones to choose from. We have the DuraVent Plus thru the wall kit in the 6" size. What is a good one to get?

Hold on. There is no ss triple wall stove pipe. Most likely that is chimney pipe. There is a distinct difference in the construction and where each is used. Stovepipe is for indoor use only, within the room envelope. Chimney pipe is for exterior used and through the wall or roof in many cases.

Can you sketch out a plan and post it here before proceeding. You could be on the right track, but it doesn't hurt to double-check.

 

[Mark1957]

Thanks, I'll get going on a sketch.