best single-wall stove-pipe

[RustyShackleford]

I am seeking recommendations for single-wall stovepipe.

I installed my BK Princess last winter with some old pipe
(from my old stove), as an experiment. I found that the
stove did just fine with single-wall pipe, despite BK's
rec to use double-wall (which they freely admit is a
distinct possibility if your chimney has good draft). So
I want to do a better/prettier permanent installation now.

Additionally, since most single-wall pipe only comes in 2 or
4ft lengths, I only had 2ft coming up from the stove before
the dual-45 offset (to the dripless smoke-pipe adapter from
the chimney). So I'd like a line of single-wall pipe for which
3ft sections are available, so I can at least follow THAT part
of the rec ...

Thanks.

 

[Delta-T]

SAF-T Pipe has some .22 gauge single wall that you can get in 3' sections.

 

[summit]

Elmer's pipe - 22 ga. black, availiable in 36" sections

 

[DAKSY]

Heat Fab also makes various lengths of 22 gage, welded-seam, single-wall pipe.
12" 18" 24" 36" 48" & a 50 - 70" slip.

 

[KP Matt]

I believe SAF-T PIPE is a product offered by Heatfab, which I think is owned by Selkirk now.

If anyone knows whether SAF-T PIPE is available in Canada, please let me know!

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

Heat Fab also makes various lengths of 22 gage, welded-seam, single-wall pipe.
12" 18" 24" 36" 48" & a 50 - 70" slip.

+1

saf-t in 22ga is good too

 

[RustyShackleford]

Anybody seen an "offset chart" for the 6" SAF-T pipe ?
That is, what is the offset distance made with two 45-degree
fixed elbows (and no pipe in between them) ?

Or one for Elmer's, for that matter ?

I like the look of Elmer's catalog, lots of different
choices for elbows, and lots of information. We'll
see how their customer service is when I call them
Monday for the offset info !

Man, this heavy-duty welded single-wall is expensive
though !

 

[TBONE 32T]

Ok The best i have worked with in the last 13 years is by far Simpson-Duravent Durablack series single wall, not only do the offer various lenghts they also have telescoping lengths that work fantastically, the seams are welded and no cutting required.

 

[summit]

Anybody seen an "offset chart" for the 6" SAF-T pipe ?
That is, what is the offset distance made with two 45-degree
fixed elbows (and no pipe in between them) ?

Or one for Elmer's, for that matter ?

I like the look of Elmer's catalog, lots of different
choices for elbows, and lots of information. We'll
see how their customer service is when I call them
Monday for the offset info !

Man, this heavy-duty welded single-wall is expensive
though !

heavy single wall is big bucks, but should last at least 10 yrts, so welll worth the investment!
The folks at elmers are a hoot... they are few few miles down the road from us in the lewiston/ auburn area. They are local mainers, very laid back, easy to work with.

 

[oldspark]

My heavy single wall pipe on my old Nashua is over 30 years old and shows no sign of needing replaced, it will go into the shop install for many more years, looks like new on the inside.

 

[BrotherBart]

The Simpson Durablack 22 gauge I have been using for a few years is good stuff.

 

[RustyShackleford]

I am moved by the loyalty to Simpson Durablack, but I do
think it is 24 gauge (from what I am seeing online). But that
is not a show-stopper for me, and it is cheaper. OTOH, I am
tempted to go with one of the lines that has a 36" section.

Thanks for all the input.

Any feelings about whether one of the lines would work better
with the dripless-smokepipe-adapter coming out the bottom
of my Selkirk SSII chimney ? I guess the obvious answer
would be the SAF-T pipe, and at least I could whine at them
more self-righteously if there were an issue !

 

[RustyShackleford]

Anybody have thoughts on the corrugated look of the elbows in the SAF-T pipe,
versus the smooth/jointed style of Elmers & Durablack ? Seems like the
corrugated one might have more flow resistance, maybe collect more
creosote ..

 

[mpjohnny5]

Anybody have thoughts on the corrugated look of the elbows in the SAF-T pipe,
versus the smooth/jointed style of Elmers & Durablack ? Seems like the
corrugated one might have more flow resistance, maybe collect more
creosote ..

I noticed that as well and was wondering the same. Im in the same boat trying to decide between Durablack and Heatfab saf-T, which did you go with and why?

 

[RustyShackleford]

Anybody have thoughts on the corrugated look of the elbows in the SAF-T pipe,
versus the smooth/jointed style of Elmers & Durablack ? Seems like the
corrugated one might have more flow resistance, maybe collect more
creosote ..

I noticed that as well and was wondering the same. Im in the same boat trying to decide between Durablack and Heatfab saf-T, which did you go with and why?

I went with Elmer's (www.elmerspipe.com). Looks like an excellent product, you can talk to Elmer himself, and he will make
custom lengths for no extra charge. Also, he has 15- and 30-degree elbows, which I found very helpful.

Two problems, he does not have an offset chart in the catalog (that tells you the offset and overall height achieved by putting a
given length of pipe between two elbows) and does not seem to understand the need for one. He will make a measurement
for you though.

Bigger one, one of the pipes DID NOT FIT. The diameter was subtlely too small, if you can imagine that. Satisfaction is
pending, my being out of town.