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Correct wall vent size

  • 06-05-2016 2:25pm
    #1
    Southern Comfort
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    I'm putting in an 8 kW solid fuel stove.

    What is the correct wall vent size I must install...100/150/200 mm?

    400 sq ft room with 8 ft high ceiling.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Southern Comfort wrote: »
    I'm putting in an 8 kW solid fuel stove.

    What is the correct wall vent size I must install...100/150/200 mm?

    400 sq ft room with 8 for high ceiling.

    Thanks.

    http://www.environ.ie/sites/default/files/migrated-files/en/Publications/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards/FileDownLoad,37240,en.pdf

    see table 1 on page 17


  • #3
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Southern Comfort wrote: »
    I'm putting in an 8 kW solid fuel stove.

    What is the correct wall vent size I must install...100/150/200 mm?

    400 sq ft room with 8 for high ceiling.

    Thanks.

    Is this a new house?


  • #4
    Southern Comfort
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Southern Comfort


    Thanks, Syd.

    No, Bryan. Built in 1999.

    There's an existing 100 mm vent in the room with a sliding grill.


  • #5
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Southern Comfort wrote: »
    Thanks, Syd.

    No, Bryan. Built in 1999.

    There's an existing 100 mm vent in the room with a sliding grill.

    the new vent should be non adjustable


  • #6
    Southern Comfort
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Southern Comfort


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    the new vent should be non adjustable

    I just read that, Syd.

    Is it possible to get one that reduces the air intake into the room when the stove isn't on?


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  • #7
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Southern Comfort wrote: »
    I just read that, Syd.

    Is it possible to get one that reduces the air intake into the room when the stove isn't on?

    technically no.

    but you should be purchasing a stove that doesnt draw air from the room when its not lit.


  • #8
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,888 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    technically no.

    but you should be purchasing a stove that doesnt draw air from the room when its not lit.

    i.e. normally when the damper is fully closed.

    OP, can the stove take an external supply?

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #9
    Southern Comfort
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Southern Comfort


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    i.e. normally when the damper is fully closed.

    OP, can the stove take an external supply?

    Not sure, Calahonda.

    It's a Dimplex Westcott 8 kW.


  • #10
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,888 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Don't think it is, could u get an external air supply to worK

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #11
    Southern Comfort
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Southern Comfort


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    Don't think it is, could u get an external air supply to worK

    How does that work?


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  • #12
    Southern Comfort
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Southern Comfort


    The guy installing the stove reckons I won't need a flexible chimney liner because the 6 inch stove flue will be connecting to the existing 8 inch clay flue. He said that isn't a huge difference. Is he right?


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