Wrapping tape over seams??

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Jotulf3cb

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Oct 19, 2009
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Philly
The issue I am having is that the stove cement around my interior single wall pipe cracks and I can feel cool air when putting my fingers close to the seams in the pipe. I have re-sealed and have the same result. I was looking at the product listed below and was wondering what your thoughts are regarding simply wrapping it only around the seams.

http://www.adlinsulflex.com/heat-resistant-tapes/silicaflex-tape-ab

A low cost, convenient, field-installable solution to some of the most demanding high temperature problems.
A health conscious alternative to asbestos
Silicaflex™ Tape AB is a slit silica tape constructed from 96% pure SiO2 silica fiber, coated one side with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing that facilitates installation. The adhesive decomposes at high temperatures, leaving a perfectly tape-wrapped hose, cable or pipe.
Designed for severe heat environments
Suitable for use at 1800°F (982°C), and able to withstand short term exposure up to 3000°F (1650°C), Silicaflex Tape AB sets the standard for flexibility and minimum lineal shrinkage under high heat conditions.
Durability is further enhanced with a proprietary hydro-carbon coating, giving Silicaflex™ Tape AB unmatched abrasion resistance and tensile strength.
silicaflex-tape-ab.jpg
 
I had air getting in where the stove pipe attaches to the flue collar on the F3. Stove cement always broke too, so I took some old door gasket and shoved it in with a screwdriver. No more air.
 
Looks like it should work. BTW, I like the fact that you looked into it's temp ratings - lots of folks use various items around liners etc without asking if the manufacturer intended it for the use in question.

That said, you may get a better seal on double wall pipe, which may be cheaper, and will last longer than the single wall.
 
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