I agree with Lee. There is no sign of smoke residue on the outside of that pipe, with a gap that big smoke would have to leak, especially during startups. It must have just happen.localLEE said:I'm thinking this may not have been like this long.
Any length of time like that wood have accumulated a mess on stovetop and charring on outer pipe.
MayB.
Is there anything left holding that elbow together now? Or is the top portion just resting on the bottom part now?