Recent content by chimo

just looked at the owners manual for one of the big maxx heaters and you can go 20 ft in the horizontal and a total vent length of 30 ft with 2 elbows... http://www.mrheater.com/upload/newsletter/60016_MHU_HSU_45_75_rev_b.pdf

check with the manufacture... when we tested our gas stoves, they were designed for a total run length.. and that took into account a horizontal run.. I even designed one that goes down and runs under the floor .. but that involves a power vent.. what you are suggesting should be quite...

the only downside to burning construction material is that most of the lumber may have been kiln dried.. therefore it will burn much faster and much hotter.... and if you are burning it in the manufactured wood stove or insert, don't be letting on that is what you were burning when you try in...