My New Hitzer

mmcoal · Post by **mmcoal** » Thu. Sep. 19, 2013 1:39 pm

It took awhile between work and family, but I finally got my stove all set up. I took down the old chimney which was sized for a fireplace and put up a new brick one with a 8" clay liner. Where the fireplace was inside I rebuilt a whole new hearth area. The stove is a Hitzer 50-93. I still need to finish up the trim around the brick inside, but that can wait a little. I still want to get a probe thermometer for the stack and in case you can't see it I have a manual pipe damper setup.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Thu. Sep. 19, 2013 2:06 pm

Real nice mm--how come that chimneys not plumb????

couldn't help myself on that

nortcan · Post by **nortcan** » Thu. Sep. 19, 2013 4:07 pm

Very nice installation. All looks good. I also like the chimney.

Vangellis · Post by **Vangellis** » Thu. Sep. 19, 2013 5:41 pm

Excellent. I like the stone work inside.

Now you can finish your profile so we know what area you are from.

Kevin

fastcat · Post by **fastcat** » Thu. Sep. 19, 2013 9:15 pm

very nice.

ramblerboy2 · Post by **ramblerboy2** » Thu. Sep. 19, 2013 11:03 pm

Looks great!

blrman07 · Post by **blrman07** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 8:03 am

Come on Fred. The chimney is plumb. You have slid sideways in your chair again#@!

Rev. Larry

buffalo bob · Post by **buffalo bob** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 9:21 am

nice job did u do it yourself ? if so congrats u do nice work...

mmcoal · Post by **mmcoal** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 10:05 am

Thanks for the comments. Yes, I did it all myself. My father is a mason so I grew up learning the trade. My final inspection on everything is next week and I am really looking forward to using this stove. Now it's time to go load up on some coal!

I have been reading up on this stove as much as I can, but can someone clarify exactly how low these 50-93 stoves can idle both in coal consumption and temps? I am debating between burning some wood I have left for the chilly days in October or just using coal. Thanks everyone, this forum offers a lot of great information.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 10:12 am

If that hopper is removable you won't have any problems burning wood in the cuff seasons

lsayre · Post by **lsayre** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 10:20 am

Fantastic installation! You should consider doing this professionally!!!

nuthcuntrynut · Post by **nuthcuntrynut** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 10:35 am

Nice install, Love the brickwork.

2001Sierra · Post by **2001Sierra** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 8:20 pm

Do yourself a favor and put some sealant on the brick that is outside. I just recoated mine with Diedrich Technologies 333, water repellant, clear breathable. Stinks going on "the smell" read the instructions but it has helped my new work from 2 years ago. My chimney cap is just like yours only the aggregate is showing on the top side after 30 years, but still strong and original, just has a little character. Coal is corrosive to mortar over time, but the only way to go by far. Nice work you should be very proud

Stove looks nice too, don't want to dis the stove by talking so much about the brick work

warminmn · Post by **warminmn** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 8:30 pm

I like the height of your stove, up higher than most, as I am tall. And the brickwork is really nice. The only way it would look better is if it was in my house.

mmcoal · Post by **mmcoal** » Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 9:01 pm

Funny you should mention it, I am most certainly going to be putting a water repellent on. I have seen all too often what water penetration at the top of the chimney does, but I was going to let everything cure up for about a month before applying anything. I elevated the stove a bit mainly because water has been a problem before in that room if the sump pump doesn't work(power outage).

My New Hitzer

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