Wood stove/insert recommendations
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I think so but slightly weird in that both air vents (allowing cool air to come in and hot air out) are located on the top of the masonry. I know it's customary for cold air intake to be on the bottom but that doesn't appear to be the case here.
I would find the manual for that fireplace and see if it is legal to stick an insert/wood stove in it.
I don't think that manual exists anymore. I had a reputable dealer come to measure and inspect for what that's worth and he didn't mention any issues but I will double check. Thank you
This is not a zero-clearance fireplace where that could be an issue. An insert is legal in a heatform-style fireplace.
Well, I tend to think like an insurance company would, while everyone else is figuring out what will fit I would be getting my ducks in a row that I am covered to put something in it first and that they would cover me with it being used as a secondary heater.
Checked with insurance this morning. All good. Thank you for the suggestion. Better safe then sorry.
Good to have that assurance. We see several heatform style installation questions a year. It's usually a straight-forward process and your chimney is tall enough to meet modern stove requirements.
To update, I've reset my search a little and am now talking to some chimney professionals as opposed to stove shops. As mentioned above, I have a metal chimney and it appears that the stove shops were not taking that into account and were going to treat it like a masonry chimney. Specifcally, none of the stove shops mentioned the installation of "super wrap" (i.e., ceramic blanket wrap) which apparently is important for my kind of fireplace. Also, I was referred to check out CSIA and NFI for licensed installers. Does that sound right? Am I overthinking this? Thanks again everyone!
Insulation can be important and may be necessary for safety and code compliance.
Csia is a good resource indeed.
Csia is a good resource indeed.
An insulated liner is definitely required, but not a big deal. It's required by code for most chimney liner installations, masonry included, unless the interior chimney has 2" clearance from any and all combustibles.
Thanks. Not sure where then 2” is measured from. I have that weird chimney setup where it runs up in the middle of the room. I’ll get a couple of professional chimney guys and see what they say.
Insulate regardless it will help a lot with performance even if not needed for safety. Many stove shops are trying to make the stove sale so they will do their installs as cheaply as possible so they don't lose the sale. But that means it's not done as well as it could or should be.
Also look at Certified Chimney Professionals CCP. It's a new certification that the national chimney sweep guild is now running after their split with csia. Many of us stayed with the guild
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I was looking at other contemporary designs and realized I forgot the Wittus Modular line. They are pricey, but good performers with a very clean look.
Hi Everyone - just thought I’d update that I went with the MF Fire Nova 2. I’ve been able to get in a handful of fires and so far it’s been great. First, the design is beautiful. So much glass. When the fire is really going it’s beautiful.
Second, I’m a wood stove novice but I’ve found this stove really easy to work with as long as you follow the instructions and you use good wood. The instructions are basically “be patient” to avoid smoke roll out. Wait 30 seconds between closing converter and opening door. Open door very slightly for 30 seconds and then open more fully. If you’re someone who likes playing with the fire (opening and closing the door a lot) this might not be the right stove for you. This is a load it and leave it stove. I can load it up and then not think about it for the next 4-5 hours. I haven’t done a full overnight load yet because the weather really hasn’t called for it.
Finally, their customer service was great too. Basically gave me a one-on-one tutorial for my first fire. It was really helpful.
Overall, really happy with the stove. Looking forward to colder weather (not too soon)!
Thanks for all the help!
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Second, I’m a wood stove novice but I’ve found this stove really easy to work with as long as you follow the instructions and you use good wood. The instructions are basically “be patient” to avoid smoke roll out. Wait 30 seconds between closing converter and opening door. Open door very slightly for 30 seconds and then open more fully. If you’re someone who likes playing with the fire (opening and closing the door a lot) this might not be the right stove for you. This is a load it and leave it stove. I can load it up and then not think about it for the next 4-5 hours. I haven’t done a full overnight load yet because the weather really hasn’t called for it.
Finally, their customer service was great too. Basically gave me a one-on-one tutorial for my first fire. It was really helpful.
Overall, really happy with the stove. Looking forward to colder weather (not too soon)!
Thanks for all the help!
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