What kind of liner do I need to order?

mfglickman said:

We bought a used Fireview and are going to run it through our existing wood masonry fireplace. It will stand just in front of the fireplace on the hearth. We are new to the house but the fireplace has been well maintained and was cleaned last year. We've been using it since November 2-3 times/week.

I know I could simply run a pipe partway up and let it go but I'll feel better if I line it all the way to the top with stainless steel (and yes, I know, this is overkill, but it makes me feel better, lol).

Here are a couple of pics of the chimney from the outside. The part that throws me off is the two clay tubes coming off the top. There is only one flue and the fireplace is the only thing on it (hot water is electric and oil burner runs through flue in 250 year old central chimney).

If I do a flexible liner, how do I attach it at the top? And to install it, do I feed it down from the roof? I had thought of pulling it up through but again those two clay tubes are giving me pause.



Thanks so much,
Mary

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Mary:

The best, and safest installation is a continuous, insulated SS Flex Liner running from your stove to the top of your chimney.

The two clay tubes that you see at the top of the chimney are terra-cotta flue tiles. Before you buy anything you need to know the size of these clay flue tiles. Terra-cootta flues come in different sizes and you need to know that your insulated SS Flex liner will side down the flue without too much difficulty. Typically, many stove will require a 6 inch diameter SS flex liner. You may also have to remove the fireplace damper to get the SS liner to the stove. This is typical.

The SS Flex liner is secured to the top of the chimney with a "top plate." The top plate sits on top of one of your terra cotta flues and is clamped to it. The top plate also has a SS clamp that is tightened against the sides of SS Flex liner. A top cap then slides inside the SS Flex liner to keep rain and birds out. You will need a length of liner from the top of the chimney to the connector on your stove. You will also need an appliance connector to connect the stove to the SS Flex liner. You may also need a clean-out tee so that you can get a cleaning brush up the chimney or down the chimney. The liner must be cleaned periodically to prevent a chimney fire. One supplier of SS Flex Liners - and there are many such suppliers - is at www.chimneylinerdepot.com. They have a video showing the installation of a SS Flex liner from the top of the chimney. They can advise you of the "pieces and parts" that you will need for a complete installation.

Good luck installing your new chimney liner.

I would stay away from the "smooth interior wall" flex liners. I have a sample of a piece and it didn't take me anytime to see its weaknesses.
From what I understand it's a relatively new product so there's not much field testing results from the end users like you and I.

You need to insulate your liner whichever you choose.

Appears to be the 12 x 12 id, 13 x 13 od. Type. This is quite easy to do. I actually did mine twice, second time was to insulate the liner...take the advice and do it first time out.

You can buy a terra cotta top cap which screws to the flue tiles, a simple band clamp holds it up.

This isnt overkill by any means. Id hope it was the norm, but i fear not. Youll be just oh so much happier fully lined. Not to mention easy clean up.

Congrats on the stove, keep us updated with pictures and such.

Edit: took a second look, seems as if theres two flues, best to check. Dang small phone screen.

Your chimney will draft much better if vertical lol



Ray

I would recommend that you look at Dura-liner. I have it in my chimney and it is performing well. Good warranty, simple installation! Well, if any liner install is simple mine is 8" oval with 8" oval flex at the base. It was connected to an insert which I replaced with an Encore. Added the tee to the base, re-set the flex and it was pretty simple. You are correct in wanting a full re-line.