Is it o.k. to put a wood burning stove into a fireplace and just open the flue each time you use it. I'm looking to use wood this year instead of Propane. The propane costs me a fortune and the fireplace just doesn't heat at all.
Thanks
2007-09-25 09:36:23 · 5 answers · asked by pulleyman123 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I forgot to mention the flue for the chimney is square and the wood stove vent is round. It wouldn't be a tight seal.
2007-09-25 10:14:08 · update #1
Also, the fireplace chimney has the vent from my propane unit as well.
2007-09-25 10:29:54 · update #2
there would need to be a pipe from the wood burning stove placed into the existing flue
2007-09-25 09:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by DeeDee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TI has given you all you need in an answer. As long as the stove chimney flows into the fireplace chimney, the flue is open, and you have adequate ventilation; you'll be fine.
You might,,,IF you have a Hearth extending into the room; close off the fireplace after connecting the stove chimney, Move the wood stove OUT beyond the fireplace opening; close the opening with fire board IE: Concrete board and allow that more of the heat actually serves the purpose it was intended for.
I was born and raised on a farm in upstate NY. We had many fireplaces and a huge wood stove in the kitchen. A fireplace isn't at all. strictly an energy efficient way to heat a home; but with a wood stove what you get in the process of burning is RADIANT heat.
Steven Wolf
ADD ON...Apologies to BLADES.. that is a valid suggestion offered.
2007-09-25 16:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better check the fireplace and see if it's made to convert to wood &/or wood stove. Most gas/propane fed fireplaces are just for looks and venting. You may very easily find yourself watching your home burn down.
2007-09-25 16:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
gotta have a tight seal or ull draft from room up chimney,cool wood exhaust,& condense wood smoke in chimney.& suck heated air from room.
chimney draft may suck too much heat from stove so think of blower. capping chimney to reduce excess draft may be worth considering.
open fireplace loses more heat than it gives.
2007-09-25 17:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My dad has done that for years. He has an old Franklin stove now, but is looking into new ones that have fans to push out hot air.
2007-09-25 16:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by T I 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋