Questions about connecting my fireplace stove

In an effort to avoid (2) 90 degree elbows, wouldn't it better (if it can be done) -- to do as much of a straight shot as possible? I want to put my stovepipe up my fireplace chimney.

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Do they make some sort of flexible stovepipe? Or, 45 degree elbows? If I used 45's I could do pretty much a straight shot.

Those 2 bottom I's pushed in when I posted -- they should be to the right -- you get the idea.

Im not an expert but I have ever seen flexing stove and I don't think it would be a good idea. I used two 45's to make it between the joists and it work out nice.

I am not familiar with flex pipe for wood stoves, but there may be some. I agree that if you can work two 45s with the horizontal run sloping upward, you will have much better draft. That is what I did. Your situation may not allow it if there isn't room, but check it out. You may want to go with an adjustable length of pipe to connect the two 45s. Again, I had to. My setup works great though.

It's my understanding that flex pipe is not meant to be exposed, that's why they call it a liner intstead of pipe. I believe that you can run hard pipe to the chimney then convert to flex. I ran flex up my chimney and my observations were that although very strong it is thin. It can easily be damaged if exposed.

I need a 6" tee for my stove -- guess it is mandatory that you use one? Anyway, why are they so pricey? 70 bucks and higher?

I know stainless is expensive but where are the best prices? -- thanks

I assume you are talking class a A T?

Well, haven't really looked into it thoroughly yet -- just seems like a lot of money for something that isn't that much metal.

I DO need one right?

Buying my stove tomorrow (Drolet Eldorado) and putting in new liner and installing in front of my fireplace opening.

The old damper (I took it completely out) is about 2 1/2 or 3 feet higher that the stove outlet (pretty good I guess).

Also, because you'll possibly even see part of the tee, don't they make them in black?

Do you HAVE to get stainless?

I understand stainless for the chimney but the tee is closer to the interior.

You can paint it with high temp black paint, you might have to do it every year but it is doable.

How are you planning to put a top exit stove in front of your fireplace?

Well the top of the vent would sit about halfway up the fireplace opening (it's 44" from the lentil to the floor). And of course some sort of steel plate where the damper was with a 6" opening. (Hoping I may be able to use a double thickness of cement board instead?) Sealed well of course.

Then a 90 degree with stove pipe to the tee.

Or why can't I use (2) 45 degree elbows to make it a straight shot?

What do you think?

Also, my chimney is in the very center of my one story house. Do I really need to insulate the liner?

If you have inspected the terracotta and found no cracks then insulation is not needed, but still preferred.

Just saw this -- look like a pretty good deal? AND it's black. What do you think?

OOPS

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chimney-690...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a6c6aaa2e#ht_3927wt_1187

You could use a Stainless Steel elbow, (not much cheeper) but you loose the ability to have a clean out at the bottom of the Tee. The Tee also gives you a 10" horizontal snout, which helps when you can't get the liner in the right place. Black Tee's are also available, but will not have the flex connector on them to connect directly to the liner, but you could adapt it with a appliance connector.

Never heard of the brand but as long as it has a clean out cap which it looks like it and it is rated for wood burning I guess it would be fine.

Durablack is made by Simpson I believe.

So do you think I'll be ok as far as draw with the lentil 44 " from floor?(and where the damper was is a good 18" or so above that). The stove itself is only 27" high -- I know, dinky, but I just want to supplement my heat and like it cool anyway.

Single, nobody to groan at me about it.

Also, really would like an answer from you experts -- is it ok to do the (2) 45 elbows and pipe from stove to the tee? It would look nicer -- improve draft maybe also?

Yes two 45's should draw better but do you need the T for cleanout?

You tell me -- do I even need a tee? I expect to go up on the roof every 2 years and clean the chimney. Easy to do because it's a one story ranch.

I had another question -- do i dare use my exisiting chimney cap? I just bought it new a few months ago -- it's just a conventional "rain" cap, but sturdy -- very well built.

of course, I plan on the cover for the top of the chiney as well.

Definetly buying the Drolet Eldorado -- period.

It has a top vent but only 27" tall

Use a cap that is designed for a flex liner if that is what your are installing.