curdy
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Had a thread going recently about a wood stove insert. Got some really good info from that, but have a different question entirely now. I did search on the subject of chimney liners, but didn’t seem to get the detailed info I was looking for. Made sense to me that it may help not only my questions, but other members’ as well to have a thread dedicated to this subject.
I purchased a used Regency insert that came very highly recommended to me as a good deal for pre-owned unit (also my first). $150 and in perfect condition. The chimney where I’m going to install it has been used maybe 5 times in its 45 year life…all last winter by me. I had it inspected both by a chimney sweep and a very experienced brick layer/chimney builder (he’s built over 500). Both are very trusted sources and said the chimney is as clean and solid as the day it was finished…and built by an outstanding craftsman apparently too (what every proud homeowner loves to hear!) It was suggested that I don’t even bother putting a liner in and just put the insert in.
While I don’t really see this as a safety issue (at least for the short-term), I could see some other negatives:
-I assume I’d have to pull the unit out for the chimney to be cleaned?
-Not sure if the unit would be properly drafted (efficiency)?
-Big ol’ open space for more heat to escape too?
***I do have a very good friend that has been in the stove industry for over 25 years. I plan on consulting with him on this matter as well…but thought to throw it out there anyway.
Let’s hear some opinions on chimney liners…
I purchased a used Regency insert that came very highly recommended to me as a good deal for pre-owned unit (also my first). $150 and in perfect condition. The chimney where I’m going to install it has been used maybe 5 times in its 45 year life…all last winter by me. I had it inspected both by a chimney sweep and a very experienced brick layer/chimney builder (he’s built over 500). Both are very trusted sources and said the chimney is as clean and solid as the day it was finished…and built by an outstanding craftsman apparently too (what every proud homeowner loves to hear!) It was suggested that I don’t even bother putting a liner in and just put the insert in.
While I don’t really see this as a safety issue (at least for the short-term), I could see some other negatives:
-I assume I’d have to pull the unit out for the chimney to be cleaned?
-Not sure if the unit would be properly drafted (efficiency)?
-Big ol’ open space for more heat to escape too?
***I do have a very good friend that has been in the stove industry for over 25 years. I plan on consulting with him on this matter as well…but thought to throw it out there anyway.
Let’s hear some opinions on chimney liners…