Changing the fireplace

[thomaslj]

Hello

We are in the process of replacing an older iron cassette with a soapstone stove so we can retain some warmth after the fire goes out.

I am a bit concerned about whether our current installation is approved and if we can do the same when installing the new stove.

After removing the cover, it turned out that the stove pipe was pushed into the chimney, and then insulation was used to seal the hole in the chimney.

It has worked since 1996 and has been approved by the chimney sweeps, but can you really do like this?

And if so, could we pull out the pipe, place the new stove, and push back the insulation as sealing?


Best regards, Thomas Ljunggren

 

[jojo123]

Will you keep it open there now or build it up as it apparently was before?

 

[thomaslj]

Are you going to leave it open now or build something up as it apparently was before

Previously, we had the original 70s style hood above the cassette, see picture.


The idea is to remove both the hood and cassette and instead install a soapstone stove like this one:
https://www.contura.se/kaminer/taljstenskaminer/taljstenskamin-contura-620t-style/

We will want to connect the new stove via the rear connection and hook it up to the existing hole in the chimney stack.

 

[jojo123]

Yes, it will be a slightly different installation, so just do it the right way and enjoy the warmth

 

[KnockOnWood]

I think it should be fine to change the stove, yes.
But with a new hearth, it is, after all, a new installation.

Call the chimney sweep and ask!
A tightness test is quick and not too expensive,
but it probably pays off in the sense of security it provides!