My first post idea's not with standing. Thank you to all that responded. I installed a 1980 VC Vigilant in my basement. The shoulder season sucks as a first time burner. But I digress.
After reading this fine forum, I decided that my clearance would not work. (I fixed that). I also decided due to a great deal on used triple wall (moneys tight), that I would try 6 inch outlet class A chimney. Before buying about $500. in material for $50., I decided I at least try it, even if next year, I have to convert to 8 inch everything.
As I may have guessed, ( traditional winds),this proved satisfactory. But the stove, OMG puts out the heat. My wife gets too warm in this season. NW Ohio,
( temps above average here lately).
My house with basement is about 2400 sq. ft. I almost can't wait for the colder temps so I can see what this Vigilant can really do.
I know not great, but I'm burning 8 month old c/s/s oak, ash, cherry. So far lights up great. Burns well as we speak.
Thoughts?
Please flame away if I'm out of my element. Pun intended.
Pictures later. But it is MY basement.
After reading this fine forum, I decided that my clearance would not work. (I fixed that). I also decided due to a great deal on used triple wall (moneys tight), that I would try 6 inch outlet class A chimney. Before buying about $500. in material for $50., I decided I at least try it, even if next year, I have to convert to 8 inch everything.
As I may have guessed, ( traditional winds),this proved satisfactory. But the stove, OMG puts out the heat. My wife gets too warm in this season. NW Ohio,
( temps above average here lately).
My house with basement is about 2400 sq. ft. I almost can't wait for the colder temps so I can see what this Vigilant can really do.
I know not great, but I'm burning 8 month old c/s/s oak, ash, cherry. So far lights up great. Burns well as we speak.
Thoughts?
Please flame away if I'm out of my element. Pun intended.
Pictures later. But it is MY basement.