Yep dampers reduce draft more. How tall is the chimney on your lopi? Has anyone ever measured the draft to see if it is within spec?
Yes I do mean ul standard. There are many different types of vent pipes with many different ul standards. Only ul 103ht pipe is suitable for use...
What up standard does it say that it is tested to?
You shouldn't no. But lots of people have which is why it is good to check
What is the shop going to be used for?
You are getting a flush insert you need a blower no question
Hoytman is right the tractor supply ones are junk. There are better ones but they still are not enough. You need a real hearth yours is not big...
What are you planning to do about all of the clearance issues?
They will come out here for a nice big cherry to but definitely not just red oak. There is a guy near us that specializes in big live edge slabs....
I would try it temporarily if it was my only option. But I would put a sheet of steel under it
Yeah they can take the heat if it is a slow even heat change. But it won't deal well with quick temp changes or uneven heating.
We make custom cast refractory panels when needed but it is pretty expensive and a pain to work with. If you can use standard size brick it is...
Ok but we really need to know what stove it is. There are different types of firebrick. Standard refractory brick and lightweight insulating...
Knowing what stove they are for might help
Good to know. Not that it matters much what caused it
That is certainly possible. Pull the doors off to see if they are flat
That tells me your doors are warped. To me that makes it scrap
Yes it should use less wood
Ok first off your majestic is not an insert it is a fireplace. Yes you could switch it out for a new zc fireplace. The buck is a normal insert...
Also are those andirons part of the stove or loose? If loose take them out this is a stove not a fireplace.
