Power Vents for Use With a Stoker

jimker · Post by **jimker** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 1:10 pm

Hello,
I recently moved to a new house and brought my Harman Magnum Stoker with me. Since no chimney currently exists, I wanted to know if I could install and use power vent on the side of my house.

Jim

Wiz · Post by **Wiz** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 1:14 pm

check this link Harmon Magnum Stoker With a Power Venter???

jim d · Post by **jim d** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 1:15 pm

jimker · Post by **jimker** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 2:51 pm

Wiz wrote:check this link Harmon Magnum Stoker With a Power Venter???

I read the link and found it helpful. Thank you! I have another question - and am not sure whether it is dumb...

The power vent is basically 4" which will work with my stove which is 85,000.00 BTUH. Can I run the flue pipe in 4" with a 4" barametric damper or must I keep it 6" and neck down at the power vent.

Jim

WNY · Post by **WNY** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 3:07 pm

There are 2 different type of Power assisted vents.

POWER VENT mounts on the outside of your house and pulls the exhaust out thru a 6" pipe and you can have a standard 6" baro damper.

DIRECT VENTS mounts directly on the Stove (Like keystokers) and pushes the exhaust fumes out typically thru a 4" pipe. You have to make sure you seal the pipes good.

There are numerous threads on DIRECT VENT vs POWER VENT.

jimker · Post by **jimker** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 3:12 pm

Thank you WNY. I will read through them.

Jim

CoaLen · Post by **CoaLen** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 5:01 pm

I'll add to what WNY stated:
No barometric damper allowed (or needed) in a direct vent system.

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Sun. Nov. 25, 2012 5:40 pm

CoaLen wrote:I'll add to what WNY stated:
No barometric damper allowed (or needed) in a direct vent system.

Draft is still very important to be measured and controlled. There are pro's and con's to both systems. You are still always better off with a properly installed chimney be it masonry or SS.