The Shelburne is a beauty but it will not burn low like the Keystone. Heating will be similar to the Lange so you may still be opening a window which will supply ample outside air. The rear heatshield would not be needed in this configuration unless you wanted to add the blower option. Would blocking off the fireplace opening with a sheet of metal be an alternative if the concern is about heat loss?
The Shelburne will heat about the way the Lange heated. The Shelburne may also need a chimney extension if rear-vented. The heat shield is to improve wall clearances, blocking off the fireplace opening is inexpensive and will do a better job of keeping the heat in the room. It can be painted black to be less noticeable. In lieu of that you will need to install a damper area sealing block-off plate to prevent heat loss up the chimney cavity.
The two 90º turns rob about 4 ft from the total height regarding draft. The Lange is not too fussy about this, but the Shelburne wants at least 13'.
The manual states a minimum 13 ft required.
More or less yes, or worse if no 6" insulated liner in the chimney.
Yes, they can be cleaned from the bottom with either a slip section of stove pipe connected or with some stoves it is very easy to remove the baffle and to clean straightup through the stove. Sooteater rods are quite flexible and can make this an easier task.
That would be a wall with an NFPA wall shield. This is all listed in the manual. The Shelburne manual has complete tables that list clearance options including for an NFPA 211 shielded wall.I'm thinking that we used to put them about 1" from the wall, and 1" or 2" up from the floor. Would making one of those make it so the stove wouldn't have to be out from the wall very far?
I spoke with a Tech person at both Hearthstone & Jotul about a number of issues. They both said they "never recommend" venting a stove out the back to a Tee or Elbow in the fireplace (then straight up the chimney with a liner). They both said they's take my two 90º's over a back vent any day". Who would have guessed?
I am betting they don't have this information in writing anyplace. It would be impossible to use a rear vent without a T or 90 on the back.Then how the heck are you supposed to ever use a rear vent? Seems to be the intended installation out the back to a tee and then up. Maybe they just like top exit stoves and begrudgingly sell rear exits to satisfy the marketing department. Lots and lots of rear exit stoves are hooked to liners in fireplaces.
Are you saying you would not recommend a Hearthstone stove just because they heat up slowly (which I can deal with because we use it 24/7 unless we are gone) or because they are inefficient?
How are they inefficient?
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