I think I know the answer, but I'm gonna ask it in this forum. Can I vent the new woodstove thru the existing chimney pipe, I've been told no, but if the stack temp is going to be lower with the new stove, as compared to the old fireplace, why not?
Venting stove thru manufactured fireplace chimney
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It's a matter of temperature. Many ZC (manufactured) fireplaces are piped with lower temperature pipe then the 2100ºF UL 1777 pipe that is required for a modern insert or stove. That's why you'll find a stainless liner required in the installation instructions for ZC approved inserts.
The other problem is size, dumping a 6" stove pipe into a 10" flue pipe is probably going to result in poor draft and creosote accumulation. Both which can result in a dangerous condition.
The other problem is size, dumping a 6" stove pipe into a 10" flue pipe is probably going to result in poor draft and creosote accumulation. Both which can result in a dangerous condition.
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