What not to do

[stoveguy2esw]

had it "professionally installed "

by an amatuer

 

[TimfromMA]

had it "professionally installed "

by an amatuer

A professional is simply someone who gets paid to do something. It doesn't necessarily mean they are competent.

 

[Ctcarl]

That's why after my first nightmare used stove.i searched and saw reviews and didn't mind paying a extra $150 from the place I wernt with.Had great reviews and knock on wood second year and loving it.

 

[smwilliamson]

Is that regular duct piping?

Yup

 

[briansol]

everything about this house is wrong. I hope someone reports them to he firemarshall

 

[Z33]

Yup

So what did she say when you pointed out everything that was wrong with the install and refused ( I presume) to consult with her (un) handyman?

 

[Polar Bear]

I really have to agree that you need to report this to the officials. You don't want to be held negligent... you seen the problem, you know the house will burn down possibly killing people in the process. I don't think you can turn a blind eye to this.

 

[stoveguy2esw]

Yup

not pellet vent? GEEZ!! thats really scary.

actually it looked like the ceiling around the pipe was already getting a bit brown

 

[MCPO]

Well, I`ve seen a few pro installs where the OAK was omitted.
Installs can be done right or not , regardless of whether it was done by a pro , a handyman, or an owner.
As an electrician I`ve come upon many horrid wiring situations in family residences and I usually made it a point to advise the homeowner of the potential danger.
The decision to fix it rests with the owner.

 

[Owen1508]

There is an OAK kit sitting in front of the stove in the photo

 

[moey]

At least they didnt use HVAC flex pipe!

Surprised it didnt stink like smoke duct pipe isnt exactly air tight.

 

[TimfromMA]

I recall a recent house fire with a pellet stove when the owner used PVC for the vent pipe.

 

[smwilliamson]

I really have to agree that you need to report this to the officials. You don't want to be held negligent... you seen the problem, you know the house will burn down possibly killing people in the process. I don't think you can turn a blind eye to this.

I spoke with her very candid about how home burn down, people die etc...I think she got the point.

 

[Bioburner]

Surprised it didnt stink like smoke duct pipe isnt exactly air tight.[/quote]

Maybe had a good natural draft

 

[smwilliamson]

What are the chances the vent on the roof is a dry vent type with the louvre flaps?

 

[xSpecBx]

What are the chances the vent on the roof is a dry vent type with the louvre flaps?

I'd be afraid to look

 

[TonyVideo]

You get what you pay for. Some people are just so cheap never looking at the big picture. Amazing.

 

[RhodyPelletRook]

It appears to be plugged in.

I don't know if, under the circumstances, plugging that in is the "right thing to do".

 

[Ranger72]

I don't know if, under the circumstances, plugging that in is the "right thing to do".

Sure it is! The fire department needs the practice...