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  1. W

    Nominal clay flue sizes

    I'm pretty new to chimney rehabilitation, but a quick study. I've measured the two square flues on my chimney and would like confirmation of their nominal sizes. Here's what I measured and what I think their nominal sizes are: Interior SizeExterior SizeProposed Nominal Size6⅞"8½"8"10⅞"12½"12"...
  2. S

    Venting pellet flue through concrete/stucco

    I am venting a pellet stove to the outside wall from my finished basement (2 foot above gradient). After the inside wall thimble, beyond the studs I am at concrete block with a stucco exterior. My question is, do I need to use the thimble on the outside or can I just run a 3.5" hole through the...
  3. J

    Stoves Specifically Approved for 5.5" Flue

    Hi All! Unless we want to tear out a clay liner, we have to use a 5.5" flex flue liner. I've been browsing around lots, and found many helpful articles about folks that have successfully used 5.5" liners with 6" collars (especially if the internal vent measurements are already 5.5" anyways)...
  4. R

    flue pipe proximity to electric wiring and studs

    Greetings from the northeast. I just bought a mobile home this year. I need a backup heat source, so I plan on installing a pellet stove. I am familiar with the necessary clearances in relation to doors, windows, and combustibles, but my flue pipe would be running very close to some electrical...
  5. BucksWhit

    How to block flue with pellet insert

    I moved into a house with an old Whitfield insert. Manual light manual everything but we like it. Thanks to help on here it runs like a clock! I was moving it for a cleaning and noticed the that the flue has ~ a 4 inch pipe going up it for the exhaust. Around the pipe is a massive opening...
  6. SteveHyper

    Can anyone identify the brand of my twin wall flue pipe?

    I need to get some parts (single to twin adapter, brackets etc.) but need to know what brand the pipes are to make sure they're compatible. Any help would be much appreciated! I'm in the UK if that helps.
  7. M

    Using top vent without bolting down ok?

    I've recently bought a old Jotul F3TD, a beautiful stove. I intend on top venting due to my space configuration. The top vent flu collar bolts have rusted and broken off. It's expensive to replace the whole flue collar. Do I need to bolt the flue collar in, or can I use the weight of the flue...
  8. C

    Exposed Flue Pipe Stairwell

    We are a design/build company and working on a project in Norwalk, Connecticut. We are looking to run exposed Class A flue pipe from an existing wood burning fireplace through the center of a stairwell up through the roof. The stair structure will be at least 6" clear from the wall of the flue...
  9. G

    Noob - New Stove - Very bad smell! Help!

    We're in the SW of France, where the weather has turned and we've had an Arduro wood stove installed a couple weeks ago. We ran it on and off over a few days with all seeming to go well until yesterday morning, when we woke to a very strong smell in the house. I had a look at the stove and...
  10. Chamel

    Condar Flueguard thermometer installed in telescoping DVL?

    I finally got my pipes installed on my Sirocco 30. I'm excited! :) The last decision before I fire it up is should I install a condar flueguard thermometer. I'm still on the fence. The only thing stopping me is will smoke etc. leak around the hole in the pipe? It's installed in the living room...
  11. W

    Need Help! I am stuck in smokes!

    Hi, I am new to wood stoves, so I am reaching out to the experts for help. I recently purchased Woodstock Soapstone Absolute Steel stove. Unfortunately the stove / setup is not working well and I do not know what the issue is... The issue: When I try to burn paper in the stove, it burns well...
  12. K

    Flue Condition - Looking for Input

    Hi all, I have included images of my two flues, viewed from the top. Can anyone provide input on their condition, as seen from the images? I can provide any other detail as needed. The two flues belong to my two fireplaces, one on my living level in my home and other in basement. Thank you!
  13. M

    Flue pipe ideas

    Hi there guys i have joined up on this forum for some ideas for my wood burning stove flue pipe I have build myself a wood cabin and decided to put a wood burner in, i started by fitting the hearth , Ive got that in and the small wood burner , the wood burner i have used has 5inch flue coming...
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