tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post1008935784320987562..comments2023-11-28T22:47:40.465-05:00Comments on Tales from FAR Manor: Inserting an Insert, The Grand FinaleLarry Kollarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-18509896595562180312022-02-21T15:16:01.529-05:002022-02-21T15:16:01.529-05:00Hello... one more thing, I didn't see any ment...Hello... one more thing, I didn't see any mention about using the thermal insulation that goes around the trim panels. Did you put thermal insulation on your trim panels?Calvin Silverbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814010274147184692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-58521002016833857022020-12-08T23:06:08.637-05:002020-12-08T23:06:08.637-05:00Hi Tim, welcome to the free-range insane asylum! W...Hi Tim, welcome to the free-range insane asylum! We opened the chimney flue full-throttle and slid the insert into place. You can see the trim panels in the last pic, how they block up the rest of the opening. If you don't have those, they're just sheet metal. The panels are three pieces, two vertical and one horizontal (across the top). If you don't have the trim panels, and don't feel confident enough to make them, a local metal shop should be able to do it. Just give them good measurements.<br /><br />Unknown, there <i>is</i> a blower. I don't know the part number, though. I haven't found a good way to access the motor, which is a bummer because I'd really like to give it a little lube.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-24709477710486826532020-11-08T15:20:17.949-05:002020-11-08T15:20:17.949-05:00Is there an electric blower under it? if so any id...Is there an electric blower under it? if so any idea of the part number?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655874446635517032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-59166435539194259092020-10-29T11:18:10.658-04:002020-10-29T11:18:10.658-04:00Far, Did you simply slide the unit into place or d...Far, Did you simply slide the unit into place or did you adapted to the first part of your chimney flue? I just purchased a unit very similar to yours and curious how you installed it and also if you did not use an adapter how long have you been using it and have you had any issues? Thanks, Tim. Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821818341658205985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-74654962202914986342019-10-24T17:59:13.832-04:002019-10-24T17:59:13.832-04:00what is the function of the hood on top of the ins...what is the function of the hood on top of the insert ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838398488671776196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-60425632044210243472019-10-24T17:58:36.432-04:002019-10-24T17:58:36.432-04:00what is the function of the hood on top of the ins...what is the function of the hood on top of the insert just above the main door Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838398488671776196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-82393193849403774802018-06-25T09:39:47.931-04:002018-06-25T09:39:47.931-04:00Will this insert fit into a 42" opening? Than...Will this insert fit into a 42" opening? Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350460381465049530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-51099350807317915122014-11-11T11:44:41.642-05:002014-11-11T11:44:41.642-05:00Back to this insert page! I have the same one, an...Back to this insert page! I have the same one, any idea on a model number on the blower? I need one!<br />Kris<br />ibikeyou@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025696699779806446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-47183549774904597192008-02-06T10:09:00.000-05:002008-02-06T10:09:00.000-05:00Hi Rick. Not so much on again/off again, but "it w...Hi Rick. Not so much on again/off again, but "it was fine until last week." I thought it was the winds we were having at first. Maybe they blew something up into the top of the chimney.<BR/><BR/>That's nice, being able to design your house the way you wanted. I got pushed into buying this place & have to do some retrofitting.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-21558220007942389692008-02-05T15:31:00.000-05:002008-02-05T15:31:00.000-05:00Ah, the woodstove insert. Hope it does the job.I h...Ah, the woodstove insert. Hope it does the job.<BR/><BR/>I heat entirely with a wood stove (3500 sq ft., but then again, I designed the house around that concept.<BR/><BR/>On again/off again blocked chimney? Animals, soot build up, some nasty ledge built in by the person who created your chimney for no reason other than because.<BR/><BR/>Are you sure the top of your chimney is higher than the highest pitch of your house (downdraft problem).Rick Bylinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493557860835710721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-49726089696673395692008-02-04T14:04:00.000-05:002008-02-04T14:04:00.000-05:00Working back to front:FM - I have an email for OMI...Working back to front:<BR/><BR/>FM - I have an email for OMIR that was good in Dec. 2006, anyway. I'd prefer not to plaster it all over the tubes, since he didn't link it on his blog, so if you'll email me at FARfetched 58 at aim dot com I'll pass it on.<BR/><BR/>Yooper, Beth, it *could* be a chimney issue. Starting about a week before we installed the insert, we were getting backup problems with the regular fireplace. We thought it was the high winds we were having at the time, but the problem continued after the winds died down.<BR/><BR/>There's a damper in the fireplace, and we made sure it was wide open before installing the insert. I'm not sure how far we could close it, there was about 2 inches of clearance between the damper handle & the top of the insert — George was wondering aloud if he'd have to remove the damper entirely.<BR/><BR/>If we have to, we can probably drag the insert aside & look up the flue to see if anything got in the way. I can't for the life of me figure out why it would be fine one day & blocked the next, though.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-91473752396108304622008-02-04T10:27:00.000-05:002008-02-04T10:27:00.000-05:00Hey FAR.I've got some questions about Ubuntu. I'v...Hey FAR.<BR/><BR/>I've got some questions about Ubuntu. I've finally gotten a 120 gig external hard drive, and I'm trying to figure out how to get Ubuntu onto that. I downloaded the program on a disc and I get stuck at that point. A while back Omir told me if I had any problems with it to let him know, but I don't know of an e/m for him. I figured either you would know to do it, or how to get in-touch with him.<BR/><BR/>Any help you could give would be appreciated.<BR/><BR/>FMFamily Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101125448247590979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-22948164370962200702008-02-04T08:48:00.000-05:002008-02-04T08:48:00.000-05:00Ok FAR, perhaps a more serious tone here. You migh...Ok FAR, perhaps a more serious tone here. You might have a problem with your chimney/flue, something might be blocking the flow of draft.<BR/><BR/>Make certain that the entire exhaust system is open and clean, this might include a valve, that would be located within the flue.<BR/><BR/>This unit is going to produce a lot more heat than your fireplace ever could. At this point you're unsure how your chimney will handle this new system. Do you have those "put out fire sticks" handy? They should be stored someplace near the stove. Have about three of them. They look a lot like flares.<BR/><BR/>The last thing you need to do is to get a really hot fire going! Gradually build up to this! Make certain that you are in control of this fire at all times and is never permitted to build a life of its own.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, yooperyooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297259993402713368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-33887128871753791862008-02-04T05:34:00.000-05:002008-02-04T05:34:00.000-05:00Hiya FAR and everyone.Looks great FAR. I'm glad i...Hiya FAR and everyone.<BR/><BR/>Looks great FAR. I'm glad it didn't turn into a major job to get it installed. Now you've got to crank it up to see how hot you can get it. Be careful though.Family Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101125448247590979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-53467968152802896042008-02-03T23:24:00.001-05:002008-02-03T23:24:00.001-05:00(We had a woodstove to heat the house growing up.)...(We had a woodstove to heat the house growing up.)oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401788202984343513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-49428669313255443952008-02-03T23:24:00.000-05:002008-02-03T23:24:00.000-05:00I've got a grate in my wood fireplace and it does ...I've got a grate in my wood fireplace and it does help circulate the air ... the air comes up from the bottom and gets the fire burning really fast. In the woodstove though, no grate. Just the box.oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401788202984343513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-35035887652226173502008-02-03T23:03:00.000-05:002008-02-03T23:03:00.000-05:00Hmm, got to thinking here. Try laying three green ...Hmm, got to thinking here. Try laying three green hardwood sticks down and build you fire on them. If it works, then just build your fires on some pipes and you're all set. Thanks, and you're welcome in advance. ha! ha!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, yooperyooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297259993402713368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-82722420324933411192008-02-03T22:53:00.000-05:002008-02-03T22:53:00.000-05:00Hey Far! I must agree with Beth here. However, we ...Hey Far! I must agree with Beth here. However, we did have to pull my Dad's unit back out and adjust the draft (flue) in the fireplace system.. This could be up even further than what you had cleaned earlier, use a flash light to look up the chimmey to see if there is one there. You might have to use the fireplace hook to engage it and pull it open. If your chimmey does not have a draft then...<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Fetches's Mom could be correct in this instance, this might alleviate the problem all together.<BR/><BR/>In all due respect to Beth, most woodstoves drafts are located within the exhaust system itself, adjustment of flue.<BR/><BR/>Far, since you're located in the south, I'd be inclined to think that you're chimmey does not have a flue. If it does not then try Mrs. Fetches's Mom's advice, I'll just bet you'll be in business.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm, sometimes it's experience from the old timers that make the most sense! ha! Wanna talk about innovation that counts? ha! ha!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, yooperyooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297259993402713368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-20562966093307307382008-02-03T19:02:00.000-05:002008-02-03T19:02:00.000-05:00In almost 20 years of experience with woodstoves, ...In almost 20 years of experience with woodstoves, mine and my friends (and building them), I've never heard of putting a grate in one. The chambers are designed for the air to circulate around them without it. I'd be curious to see if anyone else has ever used a grate in a woodstove....? Maybe y'all do it different out here in the east...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-3850779296768889152008-02-03T19:00:00.000-05:002008-02-03T19:00:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone!Mrs. Fetched's mom says we need a ...Thanks everyone!<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Fetched's mom says we need a grate inside to get the draft under the fire. I wonder if the previous owners had a grate… and if so, what they did with it.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-81270395616736474792008-02-03T12:09:00.000-05:002008-02-03T12:09:00.000-05:00Wow FAR.Congratulations! It's been fun watching th...Wow FAR.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations! It's been fun watching this progress, and I agree w/ Beth ... definitely an accomplishment!<BR/><BR/>:)oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401788202984343513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-64991560312137838122008-02-03T08:46:00.000-05:002008-02-03T08:46:00.000-05:00Congrats, Far! Let me know what you think of it, o...Congrats, Far! Let me know what you think of it, once you've used it for a while. It looks great - you should be thrilled with your accomplishment! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-50428486504515999082008-02-02T23:20:00.000-05:002008-02-02T23:20:00.000-05:00Hey FAR! I would'nt worry about smoke leaking insi...Hey FAR! I would'nt worry about smoke leaking inside the house, the draft will take care of that. However, when ever there might be a down draft, then you might notice it. That would depend on your fireplace chimney, you might have to control the draft on it,(if it even has one) to control the down draft.<BR/><BR/>At least ou have real heat now.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, yooperyooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297259993402713368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-58373635113442618262008-02-02T22:11:00.000-05:002008-02-02T22:11:00.000-05:00Congratulations on a job well done, Far!Congratulations on a job well done, Far!boran2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10483728578007756485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12954391.post-12152319206820270372008-02-02T20:53:00.000-05:002008-02-02T20:53:00.000-05:00Heh, other than getting the hang of getting a fire...Heh, other than getting the hang of getting a fire started in it, yup we're pretty happy with how it's turned out so far. Mrs. Fetched said glass would be nice so we could see what's going on, but I think once we adjust to it (and get some good dry wood) we'll be really happy with it.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.com