woodchopper
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My BIL just gave me a "Warner" woodstove with a blower that he had installed in his fireplace. I'm not sure if I can use the accessories that came with it. I don't want to disable {cut out} the current damper assembly just in case we ever want to go back to using the fireplace. Here's a picture. I know it's a little dirty but I'll worry about that later. The pieces on top are to enclose the long piece in the next picture. The rest of the mounting hardware is in the plastic bag.
Here's a picture of some of the mounting hardware. The long flexible piece standing up would work perfectly if I was willing to cut out the damper assembly. I'm thinking now that I might use one of those flexible {round} sleeves that goes all the way to the top of the chimney from the back of the stove. Only problem is where the current damper is it's only 5" and I'm not sure how securely it's in there. My BIL says part of it will lift off giving me more room. If I have enough room for the flexible sleeve I should be all set. If I'm short 1/2" to 1 1/2" can I buy a reducer or adapter to make this work? I'd really like to improve what I have now. Anything is more efficient than a fireplace. Any suggestions ? What would you do ??
Here's a picture of my Hearthstone "Heritage" which I plan to install in this fireplace next year if this stove doesn't work out. Should heat well but I don't even know if it'll fit yet.
Here's a picture of some of the mounting hardware. The long flexible piece standing up would work perfectly if I was willing to cut out the damper assembly. I'm thinking now that I might use one of those flexible {round} sleeves that goes all the way to the top of the chimney from the back of the stove. Only problem is where the current damper is it's only 5" and I'm not sure how securely it's in there. My BIL says part of it will lift off giving me more room. If I have enough room for the flexible sleeve I should be all set. If I'm short 1/2" to 1 1/2" can I buy a reducer or adapter to make this work? I'd really like to improve what I have now. Anything is more efficient than a fireplace. Any suggestions ? What would you do ??
Here's a picture of my Hearthstone "Heritage" which I plan to install in this fireplace next year if this stove doesn't work out. Should heat well but I don't even know if it'll fit yet.