Fahrenheit Endurnace 50F Project

I'll get you some pictures of the pieces.

To be honest I'm kind of going by the seat of my pants right now. We are planning to probably use a 6" flue, and then put a liner down it. Where I'm not sure, and will check with my local distributer, who will also do my install certification, is what thimbles and liners to use and the best way to do the clean out. If you have thoughts, I'm all ears.

In initial planning I was thinking 4" liner (So good to hear confirmation in that). I was planning to have a cleanout cap in the bottom of the vertical run in the chimney, with a cleanout access door from the basement.

For brand, I was looking at Selkirk, and was going to use there multi-fuel direct temp so the fresh air intake would be combined with the exhaust vent. I figured it'd be one less hole to punch. Any thoughts? Would the run be too long? Should I go part way with the direct vent, then put the air intake out the side of the chimney and continue up with just a standard insulated liner?

Awesome. I'm excited to see the difference with outside air. I guess I just have to watch for condensation.

 

Nice. Good to hear you like yours. The direct temp seems slick, and the easiest way to do the exhaust and OAK all in one.

Thanks, it was my dad's idea. It's how he does it on the chimneys that he does for wood stoves. This whole project is new for both of us. He has over 30 years masonry experience, but never for pellet stoves lol.

OK, I'll contact Don and see what he has to say on the matter. I want to place an order for the new impeller anyways.

 

Pretty jealous of the setup Dex! Mint! I never took time earlier to really look at the picture you had posted.

 

So my local shop sells ICC pellet vent, I had been looking at the Selkirk venting. Anyone have thoughts on the ICC stuff?

 

Hey guys,

Update one the chimney for the 50F. Hole is dug, footing is in. Visited my local supplier tonight and talked to them about vent options.

So I can do a standard 8" flue like you would for a woodstove, and then just vent into that with an airtight adapter that I'd hook my pellet vent up to. OR I can do a full 4" pellet vent all the way up. Thoughts?

Also, and hate to say it, my local shop doesn't stock Selkirk, only ICC. So I think that's what I'll use for venting since I'd rather run what they stock in case I ever run into an issue and need parts right away.

 

HAHA OAKED? In time, In time.

 

Budget isn't an issue, but I'm not against saving a few dollars if performance isn't going to be affected. Regardless, I am curious to open up conversation on it as they are both potential options according to my local stove shop. Whether it'd work better, worse or the same as a 4" vent all the way up is what I'm curious about.

I agree about the 8" cold tile being a potential issue. Pellet stove exhaust gases (I feel) are too cold to do a 8" tile which is why I wanted everyone's thoughts.

The chimney should be around 15' tall when it's done.

Yeah, dad is going to talk to the guy that does all his install certifications for his thoughts on the matter.

I'm probably making this more difficult than it needs to be, but I figure I may as well learn the ins and outs as I'm going on this install.

 

Ok Guys,

Here are some pics of my 50F after giving a good cleaning and a touch up with some high temp paint. It certainly isn't perfect, but it's a huge improvement. I won't know how well I did on the gaskets until I fire it up.

Speaking of which. After a lot of debate and conversation with different people. I am doing a 4" ICC pellet vent liner up the inside of the masonry chimney I'm going to put up. Clean out configuration still to be determined.

 

I found out after firing up my furnace that I had a strong smell in the house. I'm pretty sure it was caused by my high temp paint touch-ups so be prepared for some nasty Looks like new, keep up the good work If you put a liner in the chimney, can you install the air intake inside the chimney? Like having a clean out door with a hole to install the OAK. I never seen or used a liner in the chimney flue so I could be way out to lunch with my thinking

 

Good to know. Any idea as to what purpose they serve? Did you see a performance chance at all with them in/out?

Thanks, I think the 4" will be best as well. I appreciate all the input from you and the others who chimed in as well.

 

Ohhhhh yeah! I'm prepared for it to get pretty stinky when this thing burns in. My Harman was brand new when I got it and I had the front door wide open in January trying to air the place out as it was doing its' burn in


I think I can do something in that regards for the air intake. It will just be a matter of room. For simplicities sake I may just punch the extra hole next to the chimney and call it a day. Ideally I was looking at installing A Selkirk Direct Temp multi-fuel liner, as then the air intake and the exhaust would all be one clean package. BUT, my local shop does not stock Selkirk venting and I don't like the idea of not being able to walk in and buy something right away if I needed parts.

 

Cool! Thanks for the in depth description of the air flow through the 50F. I was starting to get a bit of an idea because of the work/cleaning I've done on my unit, but I was definitely lacking in knowledge still.


I’ll make sure to put them back in.

 

Just an update.


Pellet vent is all purchased and sitting in the basement ready to go. The hole is punched through the foundation. I should have the chimney up this weekend so I'll post a few pics once it's up.


I've also ordered the upgraded combustion blade but it's still in transit.