Appliance Adapter a Must?

[P43pig]

I have a dvent 3pvp-adhp appliance adapter but I could really use the extra space by not using it and just connecting a 45 to the stove. I'm guessing its a must because by the looks of it if you just put a regular piece of pipe,45,90 or t on there is a chance for the exhaust gases to blow between the liners.
Silicone(on inside) and the oring should seal it but the lip will be pointing right into the flow...not good.
Just curious if everyone runs an adapter or not...and if not if they noticed anything

 

[2011 GT/CS]

Use one of these from napa. Cut some off of each end. Works great on a harman. Along with the adapter.

 

[P43pig]

Use one of these from napa. Cut some off of each end. Works great on a harman. Along with the adapter.

I'm trying to get closer to the stove not further away. I have an adapter, it works fine it just pushes my 45 away from the stove a few inches...and a few inches in a corner install is like x2

 

[2011 GT/CS]

I wouldn't want to sacrifice a good seal to save a little space. But it could work with some hi temp silicon
And put the pipe on. Not the way I would do it IMO.

 

[MtDew]

Use one of these from napa. Cut some off of each end. Works great on a harman. Along with the adapter.

The OP is asking about the appliance adapter for the exhaust venting. I assume the picture you posted is for the OAK.
Do you really want to take a chance of the exhaust gases entering your home? Do it right and use the appliance adapter

 

[trudd]

I ran a stove for two years without one. I had a tee directly on the exhaust and never had a problem. When I got my new stove I used an adapter. Reason I didn't the first time was mainly because I didn't know any better and the adapter I had would not fit over my stoves exhaust no matter what I tried. I think it was an issue with my former stove, POS! Anyway the tee slid on perfectly, put on silicone(which I still do now that I do use an adapter), and never had any issues. Regardless, if you can I would use the adapter