Why couldn't you use a drill like you are supposed to?
Don't forget to subtract for the 45s the horizontal run and the 90.
What stove is it? How high is your chimney?
Would you like help figuring out your draft problems?
So you used a rotary cleaners without a drill? Why?
It is a wood burning fireplace. We just don't know if it is still safe to use as one
It depends what you want. A grate burns much faster and hotter. Burning on the hearth gives you a much longer burn with much better coal...
You get references and find one that is trusted in the area. I generally like to have the customer there watching as I scan the chimney so they...
It does not need a grate but most people prefer to use one. Andirons are another option between a full grate and a fire on the hearth
Do you know if the fireplace is even safe to use? Has it been inspected?
It is generally pretty straightforward. Post some pics
I wasn't disagreeing I was explaing the vague statement you made
There is allot more to burn time than just firebox size. The firebox is the fuel tank. Just because you have the same size fuel tank doesn't...
As long as the door seals properly without a gasket you are right. The problem is many don't.
Yeah I use them pretty often. Especially when building a shield I will be putting stone veneer on
No he really isn't pretty good at all the way it is. That metal is touching wood 9" from the stove.
I usually just use copper pipe unions they are pretty cheap and readily available. You also need to extend the sheilds further so anything within...
No the tin is not properly ventilated. It needs to be spaced 1" off the wall using with non combustibles spacers with 1" air gap top and bottom...
Nope not enough clearance even if that tin was a proper ventilated heatsheild which it isn't. I see wood I contact with it and there is no gap...
Yes Webby gave very good advice before I joined in. I absolutely agree with everything he said. And it's kind of fun to not have to be nice like...
