It took me over a month, but it is finally done!
Here are pics of the install process - (broken link removed to http://picasaweb.google.com/110559698958684321632/Fireplace#)
I have to give props to Dakotas Dad, who's pics of his install helped me immensely and convinced me I could do the project.
Had my first fire last night...kept it small to bake the paint. Draft was fantastic right off the bat. It cruised all night at 350* stove top temp/1300* cat temp and although it took a little while to heat the stove up, once it got there it brought the living room from 60* to 75* in no time. I'm certain once I figure out proper fan placement it will easily warm the entire house.
Once the wallet recovers a little I plan to get a couple ecofans, mostly for the geek factor, but also to help circulate air especially in the even of a power outage.
I'm really excited and wanted to thank you all for your help. Every question I had was addressed with a search of this site and it's great to know there is such a community out there.
Jeremy
Here are pics of the install process - (broken link removed to http://picasaweb.google.com/110559698958684321632/Fireplace#)
I have to give props to Dakotas Dad, who's pics of his install helped me immensely and convinced me I could do the project.
Had my first fire last night...kept it small to bake the paint. Draft was fantastic right off the bat. It cruised all night at 350* stove top temp/1300* cat temp and although it took a little while to heat the stove up, once it got there it brought the living room from 60* to 75* in no time. I'm certain once I figure out proper fan placement it will easily warm the entire house.
Once the wallet recovers a little I plan to get a couple ecofans, mostly for the geek factor, but also to help circulate air especially in the even of a power outage.
I'm really excited and wanted to thank you all for your help. Every question I had was addressed with a search of this site and it's great to know there is such a community out there.
Jeremy