Hi All,
Just purchased a home with an old XTEC (High Valley) 2500 that needs to be replaced. The clay flue in the chimney is cracked also. In looking at replacing I’m running into some issues I would appreciate your input on.
WHAT I’m working with;
Chimney/Flue – The stove has an 8”vertical single wall flue connected to the chimney approx. 10’ from the floor. The current clay flue within that concrete block column is 7” x 11” and +/- ¾”thick. It runs down below the stove/hearth where the clean out is located.
Stove - The XTEC 2500 specs out at 12-15 hrs. burn time / 3.5 cu/ft firebox / 55,000 BTU’s / 2,500 Sq Ft/ 8” Flue / 300 cfm blower and is large at 35.5” W x 26.5”D .
Hearth – 14” raised stone. Clearance isn’t an issue.
WHERE It’s located;
Southern Indiana, just north of Louisville, Ky so winters aren’t “harsh”. The house is a 48’ diameter geodesic dome with about 35% of the first floor fully open (24 ft max ceiling). The stove is located in this room. There is a fresh air duct that terminates directly under the stove. There is an extra duct, with a fan, running parallel to the chimney to move warm air from the top of the house, back down to the ground floor and push it towards the single story part of the main floor.
Questions / Concerns;
Removing the liner in the chimney will only give me 8.5”. Too small for an 8” double wall which appears to run 9” plus in diameter. Does that mean I’m limited to a 6” flue stove? Any options to maintain an 8” flue size stove?
Size – I’m concerned that a smaller stove will look out of place, so suggestions on a replacement are welcome. I’ve had the Buck 61 and the Lopi Liberty suggested as possible 6” models. The current stove has been the primary heat source since the beginning so a similar output capacity should be fine.
Drawing below indicates the placement of the chimney (X), the stove (WS), and the vaulted ceiling part of the first floor (purple line). The "office" is closed off on the first floor, but the second floor area above it is also open to the living room.
Thanks in advance for your input
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Just purchased a home with an old XTEC (High Valley) 2500 that needs to be replaced. The clay flue in the chimney is cracked also. In looking at replacing I’m running into some issues I would appreciate your input on.
WHAT I’m working with;
Chimney/Flue – The stove has an 8”vertical single wall flue connected to the chimney approx. 10’ from the floor. The current clay flue within that concrete block column is 7” x 11” and +/- ¾”thick. It runs down below the stove/hearth where the clean out is located.
Stove - The XTEC 2500 specs out at 12-15 hrs. burn time / 3.5 cu/ft firebox / 55,000 BTU’s / 2,500 Sq Ft/ 8” Flue / 300 cfm blower and is large at 35.5” W x 26.5”D .
Hearth – 14” raised stone. Clearance isn’t an issue.
WHERE It’s located;
Southern Indiana, just north of Louisville, Ky so winters aren’t “harsh”. The house is a 48’ diameter geodesic dome with about 35% of the first floor fully open (24 ft max ceiling). The stove is located in this room. There is a fresh air duct that terminates directly under the stove. There is an extra duct, with a fan, running parallel to the chimney to move warm air from the top of the house, back down to the ground floor and push it towards the single story part of the main floor.
Questions / Concerns;
Removing the liner in the chimney will only give me 8.5”. Too small for an 8” double wall which appears to run 9” plus in diameter. Does that mean I’m limited to a 6” flue stove? Any options to maintain an 8” flue size stove?
Size – I’m concerned that a smaller stove will look out of place, so suggestions on a replacement are welcome. I’ve had the Buck 61 and the Lopi Liberty suggested as possible 6” models. The current stove has been the primary heat source since the beginning so a similar output capacity should be fine.
Drawing below indicates the placement of the chimney (X), the stove (WS), and the vaulted ceiling part of the first floor (purple line). The "office" is closed off on the first floor, but the second floor area above it is also open to the living room.
Thanks in advance for your input
