316L vs 304L for chimney liner.

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Dmitry

Minister of Fire
Oct 4, 2014
1,153
CT
Looking at this product.
304l is much cheaper ( by $400) than 20 ft of 316 l.
Is it OK to go with 304L. I'm in CT.

Thank you.
 
Looking at this product.
304l is much cheaper ( by $400) than 20 ft of 316 l.
Is it OK to go with 304L. I'm in CT.

Thank you.
If it will only be used for wood 304 is perfectly fine.
 
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If it will only be used for wood 304 is perfectly fine.
Bholler, thank you. In your opinion , is this option better than "smoth wall .13" and all kinds of "flex .6 that all over the internet?
 
Looking at this product.
304l is much cheaper ( by $400) than 20 ft of 316 l.
Is it OK to go with 304L. I'm in CT.

Thank you.
Just make sure you insulate it properly
 
Just make sure you insulate it properly
oh , yeah, well aware of it. This is my second stove. Insulation and block off plate is coming
 
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Bholler, thank you. In your opinion , is this option better than "smoth wall .13" and all kinds of "flex .6 that all over the internet?
This is smooth wall as well and is much more durable than the 2 ply crap. Lightwall .006 stuff is ok but it won't last as long