Thanks for the video! I'm looking at doing the same so this was very helpful. Was there an air intake in your insert? If so, are you just drawing air in from the fireplace cavity? I see a lot of these want an external air source and really don't want to go that route.
It depends on your cavity, most inserts have damper rods which sets the air flow, if its intake isn't enough u most likely won't be able to set an optimal pressure to get an efficient burn. We use a magnehelic differential pressure gauge and these fires are usually set to around 1.4-1.5 psig using the damper rod once the convection fans have kicked in, if u can't hit these numbers then u don't have enough intake.
Thanks for the video! Just what I needed to see. I have 2 questions. The sleeve that you slid over the stove, did you make that or did it come with it? Questions 2) Did you fix that crooked leg on the right? 🤣 it was driving me nuts!
Your reducer is upside down. Must correct. Make your connection to the stove first, then when on the roof pull the extra up, trim and install the chimney trim and cap.
True, the correct reducer has a a female size to the stove output and a male fitting going to the liner pipe. Can leak smoke. The one shown is reverse of what is needed.
I have a regular pellet stove and the first thing that jumps out at me is how in the world are you going to be able to clean the bottom tee cap out on the pipe. You're supposed to clean it out once a month . Mine is always full in a months worth of burning.
Just wondering as I am super new to pellet stoves and I have this kind of wood stove set up.. do you need to put a pipe for the are to come in to help with combustion or is this just done a different way with this model? Thank you.
The St. Croix york installation instruction manual says in every install example that outside air is optional. I didn't want to drill a hole in the wall so i opted not to use outside air. I believe that most manufacturers suggest installing a tube for outside air though.
I made the video to basically show its not something anyone should be afraid of. For the most part it's straight forward. I apologize if you feel the video was not worth your 5 mins.
Does the liner need to go all the way up? Looking at my setup that currently has a leak, and a company wanted $1400 to install a liner. I was looking at maybe getting some flex pipe, and just installing from the stove to a chimney adapter and let the original home chimney do the rest of the exhaust work from there?@@bucksgarage1
It's not hooked up to outside air. The specific manual for this stove says it's optional. Maybe because it's older? I would imagine you would have to either cut out the side of the chimney or run a pipe up to the top.
Have you ever installed one of these? How would that have worked? You only have so much room. The top cap is secured down so you don't have a bunch of free space, the pipe is fairly rigid and barely flexes lengthwise. Its only 4 nuts to remove the pipe off the back so it only takes a few mins to prepare for removal.
Very little. There is a video on here somewhere that the guy hooks his to a kill a watt and measures the electricity used per day. I believe it was somewhere near 8 cents per day.
Thank you for making the video, there aren't many on YT showing how to actually install one of these. Your video helped me out.
Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Thanks for the video.
Wow your mantel is Beautiful!! Whoever decorated that is extremely talented!!! Can you post an update showing it with Christmas decorations?
I agree - wheres the update?!
Nice install Brett, Looks nice👍
You made it look simple.
Awesome job!
Looks good! Our fireplace mantles are currently filled with toys for our kids, so no fires for us for awhile :(
Helpful video. THank you sir.
Thanks for the video! I'm looking at doing the same so this was very helpful. Was there an air intake in your insert? If so, are you just drawing air in from the fireplace cavity? I see a lot of these want an external air source and really don't want to go that route.
Yes its drawing from the fireplace cavity. I didnt want to drill a hole and run it outside and the insert directions did not call for it.
It depends on your cavity, most inserts have damper rods which sets the air flow, if its intake isn't enough u most likely won't be able to set an optimal pressure to get an efficient burn. We use a magnehelic differential pressure gauge and these fires are usually set to around 1.4-1.5 psig using the damper rod once the convection fans have kicked in, if u can't hit these numbers then u don't have enough intake.
Thanks for the video! Just what I needed to see. I have 2 questions. The sleeve that you slid over the stove, did you make that or did it come with it? Questions 2) Did you fix that crooked leg on the right? 🤣 it was driving me nuts!
It came with the sleeve and yes it is sitting straight now. Haha.
Your reducer is upside down. Must correct. Make your connection to the stove first, then when on the roof pull the extra up, trim and install the chimney trim and cap.
True, the correct reducer has a a female size to the stove output and a male fitting going to the liner pipe. Can leak smoke. The one shown is reverse of what is needed.
That crooked bolt scares the crap out of me. Looks like it will give any minute...
I agree with the looks for sure. It's fairly sturdy though.
I have a regular pellet stove and the first thing that jumps out at me is how in the world are you going to be able to clean the bottom tee cap out on the pipe. You're supposed to clean it out once a month . Mine is always full in a months worth of burning.
It's real easy to move out and access. I have cleaned it but I haven't had much ashes in it.
Doesn't hurt to clean it that much, but really only necessary every burnt ton.
Nice job
Just wondering as I am super new to pellet stoves and I have this kind of wood stove set up.. do you need to put a pipe for the are to come in to help with combustion or is this just done a different way with this model? Thank you.
The St. Croix york installation instruction manual says in every install example that outside air is optional. I didn't want to drill a hole in the wall so i opted not to use outside air. I believe that most manufacturers suggest installing a tube for outside air though.
@@bucksgarage1 Okay thank you! I know I don't want to do it either as I have to drill through cement chimney.
Can you remove those inner walls of the fireplace if the insert won’t fit?
Walls of the existing fireplace doors? I don't see why not. You won't be using it as a normal fireplace anymore.
How about the air intake does it need to be hooked up
The manual for my stove says it is optional to have it pull from outside. Your manual should specify.
Would this work for replacing a gas fireplace?
I dont see why not.
Maybe lighting it will be another great video.
I made the video to basically show its not something anyone should be afraid of. For the most part it's straight forward. I apologize if you feel the video was not worth your 5 mins.
@@bucksgarage1 no biggy, just like a will it run video that never runs. Very entertaining. Ty for all your effort.
Does it have a thermostat?
Yes it has the ability to have one. I didn't hook it up though.
How far up the chimney does the piping go up? And is it secured at the top?
It goes all the way and is secured to the top cap that came with the kit from menards.
Does the liner need to go all the way up? Looking at my setup that currently has a leak, and a company wanted $1400 to install a liner. I was looking at maybe getting some flex pipe, and just installing from the stove to a chimney adapter and let the original home chimney do the rest of the exhaust work from there?@@bucksgarage1
How did you run electrical?
There is a plug next to it the fireplace. It just runs along the front.
How do you account for the combustible air intake?
It's not hooked up to outside air. The specific manual for this stove says it's optional. Maybe because it's older? I would imagine you would have to either cut out the side of the chimney or run a pipe up to the top.
Google St. Croix York Installation manual. It gives 3 different scenarios for the fresh air intake. All say optional, but it has examples.
Do I need to run a flexible vent pipe all the way up the chimney 2 stories? This will be about 25 - 30 ft.
Depends on the manufacturers specs but generally yes. It should be over the peak of the roof.
you need insulation liner, don't you?
Not according to anything i saw.
Nope should have left it long so you could take the stove out for service
Have you ever installed one of these? How would that have worked? You only have so much room. The top cap is secured down so you don't have a bunch of free space, the pipe is fairly rigid and barely flexes lengthwise. Its only 4 nuts to remove the pipe off the back so it only takes a few mins to prepare for removal.
Any idea how much electricity these use monthly? Debating on this or a wood stove. 🤔
Very little. There is a video on here somewhere that the guy hooks his to a kill a watt and measures the electricity used per day. I believe it was somewhere near 8 cents per day.
@@bucksgarage1 Thanks For help on this one Buck.