Update:
I have a Princess stove now, but not yet installed. I took measurements of my chimney. The entire height of the chimney from base to top is 18' 8". From the center of the crock to the top of the liner is just over 14.5 feet. I'm assuming this is the measurement that Blaze King would like to see as 15 feet or larger.
If I were to fit a 6" insulated SS liner, think I can get away with decent performance? If not, what are my options? Can I extend my masonry chimney by somehow adapting to a SS chimney at the top? I have almost a pallet of extra bricks (same as the chimney bricks), so it wouldn't be the end of the world if I must extend the masonry I suppose. I forget the recommended numbers, but the top of the chimney is higher than the roof around it for about 10 feet or so, maybe more.
On a somewhat good note, my 8x8 terra cotta liner has relatively large inside dimensions compared to others - about 7 1/8". It's also a straight run down. What are the odds of fitting an insulated SS liner? I understand the flex liners with wrapped insulation tend to be around 7.25 or 7.5", so that could be a tight squeeze. It sounds like the Duraliner rigid liner might be the smallest OD for 6" ID, though it's significantly more expensive.
As you guys stated, the local "seasoned" firewood is not as dry as advertised. I checked some, and it was mostly between 22-28%. Some of the standing dead ash that I already had cut and split for a few months is actually measuring between 15-20%, which was unexpected but helpful. I checked Tractor Supply for the sawdust bricks as recommended. They don't stock the small bricks, but I can still get a pallet delivered to the store. So that's my backup plan.
I have a Princess stove now, but not yet installed. I took measurements of my chimney. The entire height of the chimney from base to top is 18' 8". From the center of the crock to the top of the liner is just over 14.5 feet. I'm assuming this is the measurement that Blaze King would like to see as 15 feet or larger.
If I were to fit a 6" insulated SS liner, think I can get away with decent performance? If not, what are my options? Can I extend my masonry chimney by somehow adapting to a SS chimney at the top? I have almost a pallet of extra bricks (same as the chimney bricks), so it wouldn't be the end of the world if I must extend the masonry I suppose. I forget the recommended numbers, but the top of the chimney is higher than the roof around it for about 10 feet or so, maybe more.
On a somewhat good note, my 8x8 terra cotta liner has relatively large inside dimensions compared to others - about 7 1/8". It's also a straight run down. What are the odds of fitting an insulated SS liner? I understand the flex liners with wrapped insulation tend to be around 7.25 or 7.5", so that could be a tight squeeze. It sounds like the Duraliner rigid liner might be the smallest OD for 6" ID, though it's significantly more expensive.
As you guys stated, the local "seasoned" firewood is not as dry as advertised. I checked some, and it was mostly between 22-28%. Some of the standing dead ash that I already had cut and split for a few months is actually measuring between 15-20%, which was unexpected but helpful. I checked Tractor Supply for the sawdust bricks as recommended. They don't stock the small bricks, but I can still get a pallet delivered to the store. So that's my backup plan.
