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100 sats \ 5 replies \ @siggy47 OP 9 Jan \ parent \ on: Neither Of Them Want To Go Out In This Frigid Weather Dogs_And_Cats
Yes, it is in a fireplace hearth. We figured it was more heat efficient and safer to put a stove in there. We also have a bigger, less attractive looking wood stove in the basement that really heats up the whole house. We live in an area with lots of wood.
Nice! I was considering putting a wood stove in my fireplace hearth too. It doesn’t get as cold where I live as where you live, but I use the wood fireplace a fair amount. I was reading that there are some safety concerns about putting stoves in there but I didn’t really understand them. I also didn’t research too much. It seemed like a very reasonable thing to do to me, too.
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We have a full chimney pipe that vents out the chimney. I think it's safer than burning wood and assuming the fireplace and chimney are structurally sound. But, I'm no expert.
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I would agree with your assessment. I think the concerns were about certain stove models not being meant to be up against a wall or in an alcove or something. But it probably just depends on where they vent heat out.
Did you do anything special with the exhaust line besides just run it up into the chimney a certain height?
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We had it installed by the shop where we bought it about 20 years ago. I'm not sure about the installation details. I must say I wish that stove was a little bigger. The one in the basement is a beast. Great heat, easy to start, and it takes bigger logs. Not as purty, though. 😀
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Looks great to me and your fur babies! Thank you for answering my questions
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