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  1. claybe Member

    joined: Nov 13, 2008
    203 posts
    Colorado
    I bought an Earth Stove pellet stove today. I have a 6 inch liner already installed where I want the stove to go. I need to convert the 4 inch liner to the 6 inch I have installed. I found a few 15 dollar options that are not stainless steel. Can I use this? Or do I have to use the more expensive stainless options?
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  2. john193 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 11, 2010
    395 posts
    Southeast PA
    You don't have to use stainless. Stainless will fight rust better and is generally more maintenance free that way. What are you using though?
  3. Thaddius Wenderoth Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 21, 2013
    253 posts
    $15!!!! My 6" to 3" adapter was $45. I am jealous!
  4. claybe Member

    joined: Nov 13, 2008
    203 posts
    Colorado
  5. brack86svo New Member

    joined: Jan 18, 2013
    85 posts
    Central PA
    That will rust and even rot out over time. If this reducer is easy to get to, it might be worth it. If it's a pain to get to, you might as well spring for the better part.
  6. claybe Member

    joined: Nov 13, 2008
    203 posts
    Colorado
  7. brack86svo New Member

    joined: Jan 18, 2013
    85 posts
    Central PA
    The second one is the one you need. It being double wall will help keep it from rusting. The single wall black pipe eventually rusts from the combination of heat and condensation. The heat can compromise the finish over time and lead to the pipe rusting. The double wall doesn't get the outside pipe hot enough to break down the finish.
    I'm not sure if I explained it right but, the ultimate "it should not rust" is right.
  8. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,058 posts
    NE Ohio

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