Pellet stove installation

bigdog · 08-20-2014, 09:31 PM

Just purchased a pettlet stove insert on Craigslist. Stove is basically brand new, only had a few bags of pellets burned in it ! Owner was concerned that outside of stove heated up too much, and he has 2 little toddlers and was very concerned for their safety. His loss my gain !

Anyway need to have stove installed into an existing brick, clay lined fireplace.
Getting estimates for installation now by stove/chimney companies.

Question to the Forum...... Does the stove pipe chimney liner need to be 'stainless' steel? I thought pellet stove venting did not require this, but only needed to be aluminum or galvanized material?

The liner will be roughly 25-30' from fireplace hearth, up through damper, to the top of chimney.
If I have to install 'stainless' steel it will be costly compared to aluminum type.

Your comments are much appreciated !

Bigdog

08-20-2014, 09:31 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Pellet stove installation Just purchased a pettlet stove insert on Craigslist. Stove is basically brand new, only had a few bags of pellets burned in it ! Owner was concerned that outside of stove heated up too much, and he has 2 little toddlers and was very concerned for their safety. His loss my gain ! Anyway need to have stove installed into an existing brick, clay lined fireplace. Getting estimates for installation now by stove/chimney companies. Question to the Forum...... Does the stove pipe chimney liner need to be 'stainless' steel? I thought pellet stove venting did not require this, but only needed to be aluminum or galvanized material? The liner will be roughly 25-30' from fireplace hearth, up through damper, to the top of chimney. If I have to install 'stainless' steel it will be costly compared to aluminum type. Your comments are much appreciated ! Bigdog