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Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by HDRock, Oct 20, 2017.

  1. HDRock

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    Chimney pipe showed up so I can add another section to the chimney.
    Should make my 8" chimney draft a little bit better, it's been working fine I just think it could be a little better.

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    I would have responded earlier but was adrift...staring at the new shiny!

    How tall is the chimney?
     
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    Right now it's 15 1/2 ft, with 4 1/2' of 6" stove pipe
     
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    You look like Stretch Armstrong in the reflection HDRock
     
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    Maybe our resident engineer or someone inclined in math can tell us the expected bump in performance % wise.:D
     
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    Looks like I'm at the carnival
     
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    :rofl: :lol: :yes:
     
  8. HDRock

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    It took some help from the forums and some research to figure out what I needed because there are no numbers or names stamped on these chimney parts, chimney was here when I bought the house, 25 years ago.
    Figured out it was Selkirk metalbestos,, what I bought was Selkirk sure temp and it fits perfectly:thumbs:
    Total above the roof 5' 3" I have one more locking band on the way, this chimney never had any of those on it, one came with the new pipe.

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    Now it's 17' :) -wood-stove.jpg
     
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    I might have to leave the windows open and fire it up :D
     
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    We would be shocked if you didn’t. Give it a test run.
     
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    Still 62 outside, 68 in, I might wait for 60 outside -wood-stove.jpg
     
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    Fired it up, so far I think it's doing a little better at these temperature is a good time to check draft
    I was able to close the door sooner, dial down the air a little sooner and is taking less air sitting than usual.
    Secondaries are doing good at a lower pipe temperature
     
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    Whee!
     
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    Good going. I would like to add another section to my chimney but it would mean renting a scissors lift.
     
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    More testing in the middle of the week, 77 today 78 tomorrow, that's fine with me though, I have all winter to test it out
     
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    How much for one of those?
    Would it be less to just buy a $100 extension ladder (or whatever they're going for)?
     
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    My Chimney:

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    Ahhh yes, I forgot your setup.
     
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    I think it needs several more feet if there's any hope for it to draft decently.