Wood stove location?

[Grisu]

Sorry for taking you down that path (again). Another option would be to check your local regulations whether a ZC fireplace may count as a fireplace and have different limits. Maybe there is a "loophole" you can squeeze through.

 

[NVHunter]

Thanks. I confirmed that it's both wood stoves and fireplaces need to have 1gram or less per hour.

I've only found one fireplace that meets the emission requirement and is rated for a zc metal fireplace.

This fireplace: (broken link removed to http://www.fireplacex.com/TravisDocs/100-01273_000.pdf)

Not sure but I don't think my current ng fireplace is large enough to accept this one.

I currently have a Heat N Glo SL 750 which I think isn't deep enough for this wood fire place.

What do you think Grisu?

 

[begreen]

That is an insert. You need a wood burning fireplace to install it into. The NG fireplace will not accept it.

 

[NVHunter]

It says approved for ZC metal fireplace or masonry fireplace. Won't work?

 

[begreen]

The ZC fireplace must be UL127 tested. I believe this is a solid fuel standard. Gas fireplaces are lower heat and a different flue standard.

 

[NVHunter]

Ok , so this would be for a previous wood zc fireplace which was already there, and this insert would go into it. Not a ng fireplace. Makes sense. Guess it's gonna have to be a free standing stove as I don't see any zc fireplaces meeting those low emission standards I need.

Thanks for the input begreen

 

[NVHunter]

That is an insert. You need a wood burning fireplace to install it into. The NG fireplace will not accept it.

Ok, if I buy a used zero clearance wood fireplace that is from one of the listed manufactures in the large hybrid fyre insert's manual and then I install it into the wall, can I then place this insert into the zero clearance fireplace?

The manual makes it look that way.

This would be one way to do it I think.

Might be a bigger headache than just clearing the wall out, opening the recessed area up, and throwing a free standing stove up there...

 

[begreen]

No, that would be expensive, redundant and inefficient. If you need to buy a zero-clearance fireplace, get one that is designed to burn cleanly and heat well. There are several on the market. This will give you a much simpler installation, better safety, good heating and a larger firebox. Several of these fireplaces can also be ducted to supply other parts of the house with heat.

FPX 36 fireplace: http://www.fireplacex.com/ProductGuide/ProductDetail.aspx?modelsku=98500104
Kozy 42 fireplace: (broken link removed to http://www.kozyheat.com/product/z42)
BIS Tradition: (broken link removed)

Or just put a freestanding stove in. That would be a much less expensive option and would still heat well.

 

[NVHunter]

No, that would be expensive, redundant and inefficient. If you need to buy a zero-clearance fireplace, get one that is designed to burn cleanly and heat well. There are several on the market. This will give you a much simpler installation, better safety, good heating and a larger firebox. Several of these fireplaces can also be ducted to supply other parts of the house with heat.

FPX 36 fireplace: http://www.fireplacex.com/ProductGuide/ProductDetail.aspx?modelsku=98500104
Kozy 42 fireplace: (broken link removed to http://www.kozyheat.com/product/z42)
BIS Tradition: (broken link removed)

Or just put a freestanding stove in. That would be a much less expensive option and would still heat well.

Thanks begreen, it's been decided. A zero clearance won't work. There isn't a zc wood fireplace on the market that meets my county's requirement of 1 gm/hr or less.

Free standing stove is what's going to happen.

 

[Grisu]

Ok, if I buy a used zero clearance wood fireplace that is from one of the listed manufactures in the large hybrid fyre insert's manual and then I install it into the wall, can I then place this insert into the zero clearance fireplace?

The manual makes it look that way.

This would be one way to do it I think.

Might be a bigger headache than just clearing the wall out, opening the recessed area up, and throwing a free standing stove up there...

Might be possible but for that you would really need to LOVE the look of a fireplace. The only objective reason I could think of would be better marketability to prospective buyers if it is possible you may sell your home in the foreseeable future. Most people don't care for a woodstove but would like to have a fireplace. If you can recoup the additional cost though, I am not so sure.

Have you thought about renovating the alcove into something like a reading nook maybe with some additional windows and putting the stove in a different location? That would be a big advantage of going for a stove; you will be flexible with its placement. Or leave the fireplace as is for now and put the stove somewhere else if cash is an issue.