I am looking to install a zc wood burning fireplace. THe unit has 6 inch flue pipe. Can i install this into a pre-existing 8 inch metalbestos pipe??Thanks all for the reply
stove pipe question
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Backwoods Savage
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Should be no problem, but part depends upon the chimney; how tall and how much draft you get. If you have good draft there should be no problem. Just get an adapter.
draft is fine. The height is 26 ft through a cathedral ceiling and pipe is only 3 yrs old and gets cleaned every year. Thanks for all the info. I am just concerned as to having to replace all that pipe with 6 inch would be a huge problem.
jtp10181
Minister of Fire
Depends on what unit you are installing. Most will only allow you to vent into a specific type of venting. There are a few that only specify class A system.
My first wood stove required an 8" pipe and chimney. My last wood stove, and now a new coal stove use a 6" outlet. I ran 6" single wall stove pipe to the 8" SS insulated chimney pipe. Has worked great, with a good draft. You just should never go down in size from the stove/fireplace manufacturer's specifications. You are in good shape.
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