Will a Chubby Fit?

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Post by ASea » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 8:47 am

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My Wife and I just signed purchase and sales on a new to us home.Will a Chubby with the back pipe fit in this fireplace? Based on my dimensions I believe it would be a tight squeeze. I was hoping some Chubby Aficionados could help me with this. I know it's 25" to the top of the back pipe and that the top of the stove tapers.If I can slide it in far enough I can make the 17" that the base of the Chubby Measures. Below are all the measurements that I took.

Fireplace opening is 33" W X 27 1/4 H
Total depth is 35"
Firebox floor 19 1/2"L X 33" Wide
Hearth 12 1/2"

 
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Post by ONEDOLLAR » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 10:21 am

Asea

I forwarded this to His Highness Larry for help.

Mark

 
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Post by ASea » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 10:27 am

Thanks! I think I know the answer :( but I wanted to double check. I thought the Chubby would make a great heater as well as a great conversation piece with a good story.Made in Massachusetts in the USA etc. Better looking than a lame insert.

Is it a big deal to have a mason remove a row of bricks?


 
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Post by ONEDOLLAR » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 10:51 am

Removing some of the bricks was my thought and could probably be done fairly easily I would think. Though by no means am I a mason. At least that kind of "Mason". :D That would resolve the problem and I bet it could be done pretty quick and on the cheap too. (Assuming it is safe to do so)

I like the look of you new home! CONGRATS! And a Chubby on the hearth would look AWESOME. Mine sits on the hearth though not nearly as high as yours hopefully will. People always compliment the "look" it presents to the living room.

Don't be shy about giving Larry a call either. I think you have the number but if you don't here it is... 781-820-6369

 
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Post by ASea » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 10:58 am

I know it's the busy season so I don't want to wait to order however I don't want to buy a stove I don't need either.The home is still subject to home inspection and we all know how the real estate game is. It's not closed until it's closed. I wonder if Larry has a used Chubby Blower with the back pipe In stock?

 
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Post by ONEDOLLAR » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 12:26 pm

I think he does have one in stock. I will find out for sure for you.

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Post by D-frost » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 1:17 pm

Asea,
I just went to the basement to visit 'Chubba' with a tape measure. 25.5 inches from floor to top of rear vent pipe. If that doesn't work for you, you gain 4", by taking off the legs. So what if 'Chubba' looks like a Penguin!!! A Chubby on that hearth, would look, and perform magnificently. Mine is a 1979 model, and I love it.
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Post by ONEDOLLAR » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 3:18 pm

Asea

YES.. We have both "refurbed", rear vent, blower and non blower units in stock. Feel free to give Larry a call. In case you missed the announcement you can put the unit on the old school "Chubby Lay A Way" plan as well if it helps you out. (a little semi shameless plug :o )

 
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Post by waldo lemieux » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 3:32 pm

Johnny says. "if it don't fit, you must acquit " :D

 
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Post by coalder » Sun. Aug. 09, 2015 3:46 pm

Been doing masonry about 40 years. Not that I'm an expert, BUT... See you have a Heatilator firebox rather than brick. That is very good for your application. Where-in you don't have to demo masonry firebrick. But you will have to demo the steel box. Your dimensions don't appear to be an issue, as you have 2+ inches above the exhaust port. You will need an angle grinder with a metal blade, eye & ear protection and perseverance. Remove damper and cut out back of heatilator & smokeshlef. Now go up on roof & drop a plumb bob down from CTR of flue, to make sure you have a straight shot with 6" SS pipe.
Use smooth rather than corrugated flex. As less ridges to accumulate ash. Set stove on hearth and do a T off the exhaust with plumb bob dead ctr of vertical exhaust. Now just install pipe and cap at top. Hope this is a help.
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