I can't get over the difference I am seeing already.
I have an Englander 30 that used to feed into a 8 in thimble up through a 7 in sq chimney. I ordered a 6 in liner from theheatelement and installed it today.
Before, w/ any temps above the mid 30's, it was tough getting a good fire started as I just didn't have that much draft. Today, I had no problem getting things heated up to burn in the new paint I put on the stove a while back and give the chimney a test fire even though it was 65 degrees.
The inside diameter of my chimney was 6.75 x 6.75. I debated not trying use the 6 in and going for 5.5 since some of my tiles are out of line, but in the end I chose the 6 in and it went down w/out too much incident. I wound up having to tie a rope to a towel, stuff the towel in the bottom of the flex liner, then secure w/ duct tape. Worked like a charm.
The biggest challenge was finding vermiculite in my vicinity. The only place I found to have it was an old lumber yard in my area that I generally don't even consider because they **** you on any sale less than materials for a whole garage. But, today they saved my rear and surprised me w/ a price of 14.95 per 4 cubic feet.
Regardless, I'll be able to sleep a bit easier knowing the chimney has an extra layer of protection there.
This site has changed my ideas of burning significantly over the past few years and I'm glad to say it's in a positive direction. It's great to be able to enjoy this hobby w/ so many great people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences.
pen
I have an Englander 30 that used to feed into a 8 in thimble up through a 7 in sq chimney. I ordered a 6 in liner from theheatelement and installed it today.
Before, w/ any temps above the mid 30's, it was tough getting a good fire started as I just didn't have that much draft. Today, I had no problem getting things heated up to burn in the new paint I put on the stove a while back and give the chimney a test fire even though it was 65 degrees.
The inside diameter of my chimney was 6.75 x 6.75. I debated not trying use the 6 in and going for 5.5 since some of my tiles are out of line, but in the end I chose the 6 in and it went down w/out too much incident. I wound up having to tie a rope to a towel, stuff the towel in the bottom of the flex liner, then secure w/ duct tape. Worked like a charm.
The biggest challenge was finding vermiculite in my vicinity. The only place I found to have it was an old lumber yard in my area that I generally don't even consider because they **** you on any sale less than materials for a whole garage. But, today they saved my rear and surprised me w/ a price of 14.95 per 4 cubic feet.
Regardless, I'll be able to sleep a bit easier knowing the chimney has an extra layer of protection there.
This site has changed my ideas of burning significantly over the past few years and I'm glad to say it's in a positive direction. It's great to be able to enjoy this hobby w/ so many great people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences.
pen