ss flex liner installed, solid. Had to remove insulation blanket in order to get it through the chimney. approx 35' length. top is connected, stove is in place waiting for me to connect and start first burn. Need some input here: draw (at 35') will be good, maybe too good (i will install damper if needed). But a 'guy who knows a guy' that does chimney liner installs for a living is telling me DO NOT BURN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES without insulating, period. I understand where he is coming from - the temp differentials will lead to faster creosote buildup.
Question to you experts: is an uninsulated flex liner a true hazard, or does it simply mean i need to sweep more frequently? I have no problem with frequent sweeping but i just don't have the funds to insulate (pour) a 35' flue. This guy has me a little scared now, but i know the knowledge/advice i find here is much more valuable than anything else i see/hear elsewhere.. Let me know what you guys think.
Question to you experts: is an uninsulated flex liner a true hazard, or does it simply mean i need to sweep more frequently? I have no problem with frequent sweeping but i just don't have the funds to insulate (pour) a 35' flue. This guy has me a little scared now, but i know the knowledge/advice i find here is much more valuable than anything else i see/hear elsewhere.. Let me know what you guys think.