Q&A wood pellet stove - embers existing vent pipe

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Nov 27, 2012
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Question:

My problem is small bits of hot ash exiting the vent pipe during a fire.



Answer:

I've seen this with Pellet Stoves and it doesn't seem to be a problem. The bits are so small and I don't think they could start a fire as long as the installation meets the factory specs. Some of the pellet caps have a screening in them, but this is fairly large and would still let some of these sparks through.

Check it out with your dealer and manufacturer...but I think it's OK.
 
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