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8" reduced to 6" ????

Post in 'Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)' started by gnatboy911, Jan 30, 2011.

  1. gnatboy911 New Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    24 posts
    Western, CO
    I am a big newbie here, so this may be a stupid question. but, I'm trying to do as much research as possible before i start buying/installing any of my stove pipe stuff. I have a Fisher Grandma Bear stove, it has an 8 inch pipe. I found that 8 inch is a lot more expensive than 6 inch. Would it work to reduce the size to 6 after it leaves the stove? What are the members' feelings on this subject?

    thanks for any advice. i've searched the forums but havn't found much yet.

    Gnatboy911
    gnatboy911, Jan 30, 2011
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  2. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,116 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    This is a common question. The answer is no, the Grandma is going to suck a lot of air and go through a lot of wood. Personally I would get a good new stove with 6" pipe and give the Fisher to dad for his shop.
    begreen, Jan 30, 2011
    #2

  3. Rich L Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 25, 2008
    564 posts
    Eastern,Ma.
    I just sold my Blaze King Classic stove which had a 8" pipe going into an 6" thimble.The stove burned well however everytime I reloaded I'd get smoke spillage into the house.This got old and the stove is gone.So smoke spillage is something you may have to deal with.
    Rich L, Feb 14, 2011
    #3

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