Small Stove Insert into a Zero Clearance Fireplace??

[jynx]

Ok, so I have been throwing around the idea of putting a stove insert into our current Fireplace. Based on what I have gathered, we have what is referred to as a Zero Clearance Fireplace. It appears that provided I can find a stove to fit inside the firebox, then I can make this happen. My biggest question is does this sound correct? I am also understanding that my 8" chimney pipe will need to be sleeved with a 6" liner to operate correctly, sound right?

Most of this I think I can do, other than the installation of the liner pipe and insulation that I have read I may need. Am I missing anything? I am not looking for a high dollar insert, just a decent little unit that will be more efficient and keep more heat in the house instead of drawing it all up the chimney.

Thanks,

Matt

 

[scrapdaddy]

Jynx,

I'm not understanding the 6" sleeve. Is the 8" pipe bad or is someone saying the insert needs a small flue? There's a lot of options for insert type heaters. Talk to a couple different fire place shops, before buying.

 

[Enigma]

We did that a few years ago. Had a friend working at a local fireplace shop, and they installed a "Regency" zero clearance unit in ours. Works quite well, has the electric fan to blow the warm air out into the living room and gets things nice and toasty. Fan is a little loud, fire box is pretty small, but other than that pretty good.
I did have a log sitting up against the glass door awhile ago, damper on full open, so it was burning pretty hot. Melted the "fire proof" insulation cord around the door in the spot it was closest to.

Think this is the model we have:

http://www.regency-fire.com/Products/Wood/Wood-Inserts/I1200.aspx

 

[jynx]

Thanks guys, I will give a few shops a call. Scrapdaddy, the 6" into 8" must have to do with getting proper draw or something, I really don't know. Just what I read.

I saw the regency units and since we aren't looking to be in the house for more than another 18 months or so and I am not sure I want to drop a great deal of $$ on a unit that will stay with the house when we leave.