Will metal clamp help to stop light smoke?

[kingteto]

Hi All,
Just quick question. Regarding my pellet stove vent installation.. I smell light smoke and I see little smoke coming from the adapter pipe (1 pipe which is connected to the stove vent. see pic) .. can I put clamp to tight to the stove vent opening? I already put rtv but seems not enough , so is it safe/helpful to put that metal clamp they sell at homedepot ?
Thanks in advance..

 

[Don2222]

Hello
You must have a good mechanical connection before anything else will work! If that amount of Silicone does not work I would would brush it all off and check the connections and replace the pipe if needed. Also I prefer high temp foil tape.

 

[kingteto]

Hello
You must have a good mechanical connection before anything else will work! If that amount of Silicone does not work I would would brush it all off and check the connections and replace the pipe if needed. Also I prefer high temp foil tape.

Thanks for your reply.. Foil tape 350F is good enough for pellet pipes? or it has to be more than 350F ?

 

[Owen1508]

You can also try mill pack if you want. It's rated to 1050 degrees. That does seem to be a good amount of RTV. Like Don said It'd re check the connection replace what is needed. Are you sure that is where the leak is at?

 

[velvetfoot]

How easy is it to remove the foil tape.

 

[kingteto]

You can also try mill pack if you want. It's rated to 1050 degrees. That does seem to be a good amount of RTV. Like Don said It'd re check the connection replace what is needed. Are you sure that is where the leak is at?

Yes it's leaking from there because of the 90 degree elbow is hitting the stove shield so the adapter is not sitting even, but 95% is went inside.

 

[Don2222]

How easy is it to remove the foil tape.

A lot easier than RTV.

 

[kingteto]

A lot easier than RTV.

Is Foil tape 350F good enough for pellet pipes? or it has to be more than 350F ? Which tape foil do you use and from where? Thanks

 

[Don2222]

Is Foil tape 350F good enough for pellet pipes? or it has to be more than 350F ? Which tape foil do you use and from where? Thanks

Yes, like this.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Nashua-T...Foil-Tape-3240024500/100048600#specifications

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

Yes it's leaking from there because of the 90 degree elbow is hitting the stove shield so the adapter is not sitting even, but 95% is went inside.

Correct this first or you'll be taping and rtving forever and a day along with not enjoying a smokey room.