Single wall stove pipe to ceiling

I don't know...but my doube wall gets hot enough to make me real nervous. Maybe people have been doingthat for ages but I would not. You might need to contact a pro in youarea for that question/istall.

Yes it is fine to do that; you may need an adaptor, depending on the support box and the brand of pipe. I am not familiar with the Lowe's stuff.

By adaptors, I mean to connect the two different pipes, though again I am not familiar with that brand and don't know for certain. No doubt someone here will know all about it, though.

As others said, you may not really need that piece of double-walled pipe, but I don't blame you for installing it anyway and gaining some peace of mind. With wood heating, it pays to be conservative.

The proper ceiling support box is designed and installed so as to be safe with single wall hooked to it. Read the directions and install it as directed.

That 18" is measured perpendicular to the pipe. Meaning the back vertical wall must be 18" away (and parallel) to the pipe.

I installed my NC30 with wingle wall vertical to the ceiling in my shop but haven't skinned the ceiling yet. I expect it to be warm above the stove whether I used double wall or single wall.

Clearances generally refer to two parallel surfaces. That's when things get hot.

This is single-wall pipe. Note how it is installed to ensure that clearances are met. Click for larger image...

Just had a new Quad installed. Ran single wall. Dealer tried hard to sell double wall saying things like "it's safe for kids, if someone accidentally touches it, etc". Thy was their selling points.

Cant accidentally touch this pipe...and we dont have kids.

After that, they backed off and said I didn't need it.

Kool_hand_Looke said:

"it's safe for kids, if someone accidentally touches it, etc". Thy was their selling points.

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Freaking hilarious. Nevermind touching the 500 degree (MAX!) exterior of a single wall pipe when there is an 800 degree humungous metal box right down there at chest level to the kid. The glass can often be much hotter than the stove top too.

A better selling point would be that the double wall connector pipe has a stainless steel interior pipe that will last for decades compared to single wall being mild steel that may only last a few years depending on several factors. Also less creosote and better draft. It's just better stuff but you'll pay for it.

Single wall pipe from a Jotul Fireside w/cat to a 6" tiled chimney...

Highbeam said:

Freaking hilarious. Nevermind touching the 500 degree (MAX!) exterior of a single wall pipe when there is an 800 degree humungous metal box right down there at chest level to the kid. The glass can often be much hotter than the stove top too.

A better selling point would be that the double wall connector pipe has a stainless steel interior pipe that will last for decades compared to single wall being mild steel that may only last a few years depending on several factors. Also less creosote and better draft. It's just better stuff but you'll pay for it.

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My single wall was bought in 1986 and it's fine...just saying.

I used the Selkirk stuff but got it at Menards.
I just installed my NC30 on Tues., and put up Selkirk doublewall stove pipe for it's added benefits as Highbeam pointed out.
I got the slider piece that extends from 38" to 68". VERY easy to install.
I had single wall Heatfab on my prior setup to the Selkirk ceiling support. No problem.

It's double wall stove pipe......uninsulated. Just a 1/4" airspace. Class A is insulated.

Are you aware of the R-value requirement for this stove?
We love pics, so would love to see your install and hear about it as well.
Welcome to the Hearth.

Highbeam said:

Freaking hilarious. Nevermind touching the 500 degree (MAX!) exterior of a single wall pipe when there is an 800 degree humungous metal box right down there at chest level to the kid. The glass can often be much hotter than the stove top too.

A better selling point would be that the double wall connector pipe has a stainless steel interior pipe that will last for decades compared to single wall being mild steel that may only last a few years depending on several factors. Also less creosote and better draft. It's just better stuff but you'll pay for it.

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I literally and figuratively kept saying, "No, no, no, no, no, no".

I bought the single-wall specifically so that it would radiate more heat to the interior.

drill said:

Thanks hot coals. I was just concerned about the heat off the stove pipe concentrating in that area at the ceiling support

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No probs here..same ceiling since 86 when house was built. I'm sure it must be a little dryer in that area though.

drill said:

You got me on the r value question. Enlighten me

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Taking about the hearth r value. I can't remember exactly but want to say the nc30 might have a high r value requirement. I went with a wood stove that only requires ember protection. However, My pellet stove requires a r value in the hearth board. Go figure....

DanCorcoran said:

I bought the single-wall specifically so that it would radiate more heat to the interior.

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That's the main reason I have not switched to double.
I was concerned when switching to the cat BK because of lower stack temps but since the whole flue is in the house things are fine with once a year cleanings.