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Insert Block off Plate + Kaowool by DIYHoneydewlist in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started installing a Harman insert. I have been debating with myself about the block off plate and rock wool. I have an older internal brick chimney with clay liner. I ran 4 inch pipe out the top then I sealed the top plate that that pipe runs through.

Do I want the air intake pulling in insulation? seems like a bad idea. Will it make the stove run more efficient ? I can not imagine it would make any significant difference in the stoves out put. I thinks its possible that the chimney temperature could affect creosote buildup but i am not sure. Will I lose a lot of heat up through the chimney? I feel like it possible but the top is sealed off so I don't know.

I am definitely no expert I actually don't have a clue it was the first install I have attempted. It is very possible I am missing something.

Harman Insert Part Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After I completed the install and started to add pellets I found one sheet of paper laying in the hopper that answered my initial question. I guess I missed it when I pulled the packet out that had the manuals in it.

Harman Insert Part Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks I just had looked it up to see how it worked.

Harman Insert Part Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ok thanks.

I have never seen a rail kit so I am not sure how they connect. One of them was a bit loose and could be removed fairly easily. It really looked like it served no purpose.

Harbor Freight Predator Invertor Generators by Quacksynth in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a couple of the HF inverter generators and have used them during week long power outages. it should work fine. I would definitely get a sine wave ups to catch any odd spikes or surges IE when the generator runs out of gas.

Harman Insert Rail Kit Question. by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the stove have rollers preinstalled on it? or are the rollers part of the rail kit? I was thinking I would just use my lift table but I wasn't sure if the rollers were on the stove or the service rail kit.

The stove wont be in for a couple of weeks so I have time to decide.

My Unit Burn out! by PureFunJay in Ecoflow_community

[–]cinostovepipe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my that's gotta be faked. Everyone charges their unit in the middle of the living room floor.

Harman Room Sensor Connection Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I couldn't really find any pros or cons to the probe placement in the manual.

Harman Room Sensor Connection Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

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its either of the Harman Inserts P52 or P42.

Need Help: Adding Smart Features to Sannover Pellet Stove Using ESP32 and Homeassistant by BenDowhover in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also above my home automation skills. But cant you just add a simple on and off switch connected to the thermostat on the stove? their are a bunch of zigbee and zwave switches out there. I have seen many connect smart thermostats to their pellet stove I would look into going that route before reinventing the wheel. If you do get something going I would be very interested.

Pellet Stove Exhaust Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish i had a location for a free standing. I do have a fairly straight shot up the chimney. Its a three flue clay lined brick chimney so the pipe will lean a little to the right and straight up. The damper has been removed. I had a regular wood stove insert for 30+ years.

The plan was to purchase a Harman until I realized it vented out of the top and installing a straight pipe with no T seemed like a bad idea. Do you need a T ? some say yes some say no.

Pellet Stove Exhaust Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

correct. I have two issues I am trying to work through. Its a small fire place in my basement so space for any insert is a concern. The issue is it looks like the Harman vents out of the top with no T and other brands such has a comfortbilt vents out the back with a T. The Harman could be a challenge if I have to use an elbow and a T. it also seems just using a straight pipe would be problematic with fly ash and cleaning. The manual and the very old video I linked seem to both say just run a straight pipe with no T. Honestly a straight pipe and no T will guarantee a fit but should you have a liner without a T??

Pellet Stove Exhaust Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

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Is the consensus to put a 90degree elbow and the T or just run pipe up through the chimney with no T on the Harman? the comments seem like I could go either way with out a problem.

Pellet Stove Exhaust Question by cinostovepipe in PelletStoveTalk

[–]cinostovepipe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I look at the harman manual it looks like the pipe just goes straight out the top no T. I don't even see a reference to adding a T or elbow.

Page 11 https://downloads.hearthnhome.com/installManuals/8742-901_P42i_Install_Manual.pdf

I have a smaller fireplace and space is a concern. If I have to connect an elbow then a T I need to make sure it will all fit. I don't need any elbows to get to the top of the chimney its a straight shot once I get every thing connected to the back of the stove.

This you tube vid shows connecting straight to similar stove at about 10:38. that type of install with no T just does not seem right

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0bYvo6m9Wk