Adding a supplementary, efficient heat source with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and stove installer Rob Dardano. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Richard and an expert helped a homeowner who wanted a new pellet-burning stove as a source of supplemental heat in her living room. The stove itself has a “hopper,” where wood pellet fuel is loaded. An electric auger then automatically feeds the pellets into the belly of the stove, where they’re burned for heat. The stove is controlled by a thermostat, and the pellets are made from recycled wood products. The stove was installed in a corner of the living room; a heat-resistant pad was placed on the wood floor to protect it. To install the exhaust pipe for the stove, the installer cut a hole in the wall, being careful not to cut through a stud. He then mounted plates on both the inside and outside of the wall to protect the wall from the heat of the exhaust pipe. Next, a separate smaller pipe was installed to bring fresh air into the stove for combustion. With both pipes installed through the wall, the final connections were made to the stove and the installation was complete.
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The installation was performed by Rob Dardano, who has over 30 years of experience installing hearth products throughout New England.
The “Empress” pellet stove is manufactured by Enviro Fireplace Products [https://enviro.com/].
Additional assistance was provided by Black Magic Chimney [http://blackmagicchimney.com/] and Russo Products [https://www.russoproducts.com/].
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The first 1 i got was in 2007, I paid $100 for it off a guy I know who works for the town I live in. He was up at the town dump and since he works for the town he got it for free, he had to replace some parts inside before sold it to me. It last up to may 2015, it was a 1 bag to fill it.
Then in September of 2015 i brought a brand new one at tractor supply now this one holds 3 full bags at once, it cost $1500.
It's a lot bigger then the small ones and 3 bags last 3 days straight that's 24 hours a day.
Even the “pro’s” make mistakes. DO NOT PUT INSULATION INSIDE THE WALL THIMBLE! There needs to be an AIR GAP inside the thimble, that’s how it was UL tested and listed. Stuffing insulation (even if fireproof insulation) is a modification not tested when they UL tested the thimble. You can however silicone around the outside pipe at the thimble opening. Not sure why this guy thinks adding insulation is adding safety.
I Like! Merci.
My pellet atove is a heatilator ps35 . It has been amazing for past 7 years. Easy to clean and fix . It has saved me so much money not having to fill my oil tank ebery month and half
Didnt talk about clearances to combustibles, well done but you also have to take in manufacturing specifications for those things i mentioned before.
I have sound doubts that the stove will indeed "deliver to the rest of the house" seeing as my parents had to install two to head their 2 bedroom home.
Wood stoves don’t need 18” good lord. Single wall stove pipe does. Most stoves are 6” and so is double wall stove pipe.
Hi where u can get one of those?
That is so easy to install compared to a wood stove that needs to go all the way up
Regardless of the stove, prepare for soot. Soot will get on everything, including, breathing it. So, regardless of how much, get ready to live with it. Why? Because every time you open the front door to load or scoop out the ash pan, soot will follow.
OAK or not??!! Am looking for answers. Getting conflicting info. I have a pellet stove in finished bsmt. Got it with house purchase. First winter. Damp air in this region. Common problem with cold floor drafts. Dealer says no to outside air intake because damp air will cause problems. I cant see much info that supports the damp air issue. Anyone? Have an HRV as well. I run it now and then. Elec costs here are outrageous. Dont want to run that 24/7 to keep fresh air just for stove. Frustrating problem! Oak kit or not? Then need a way to "dry" the air before it gets to stove if what dealer says is right. . Some moisture absorbing bucket or ??? Grasping here!
See now your disgruntled neighbor will come over at night and attach a duct from the exhaust to the intake. 😁
I would like something like this as a backup heat source, but it needs power which is self-defeating for my purposes.
I just installed one and we notched the thimble instead of the siding makes for a better water tight seal
Now wait a minute… the sawdust being a byproduct of other wood processes does not make it recycled. It's not recycled.
don't cover the electric heat base board and have drywall dust fall inside…. wouldn't have this guy install a thermostat for me…..
Take a simple trouble free wood burning stove, and complicate it so that it gives problems – real genius.
My exhaust pipe comes out from house and is straight down with cover on end and need to clean it out yearly as soot piles up – is this necessary ? Also the exhaust pipe is rusted exterior – I have two tons pellets stored and can’t burn as concerned about sparks coming out of exhaust hitting house and starting a fire – is this possible / I’m in NY and can’t find anyone to help me
Modern wood stoves DO NOT require 18 inches of clearance, that's completely false. Our stove here on the Canadian prairies that we use to heat our entire 3200 sq ft (walkout) requires TWO inches of clearance from the wall. 18 inches are for stoves from the 70s or older.
They say “Via” a lot in this😂