Chimney connector pipe

[H3selrahc]

This is my fourth year burning with a heritage 8024 . I had a rough burn the other night with back draft issues that resulted in a low burn so I swept everything.

When putting the stove pipe back together I noticed a gap inside the chimney pipe connector that attaches to the T.

It looks to be some kind of band strap or clmap ? that has lifted away from the snout but I am unsure, any help on this would be appreciated thanks

 

[retlaw]

This is my fourth year burning with a heritage 8024 . I had a rough burn the other night with back draft issues that resulted in a low burn so I swept everything.

When putting the stove pipe back together I noticed a gap inside the chimney pipe connector that attaches to the T.

It looks to be some kind of band strap or clmap ? that has lifted away from the snout but I am unsure, any help on this would be appreciated thanks

The snouts I have used (rigid liner) have had a band and clamp attachment. The band is welded or riveted to one side of the snout, goes around behind the T pipe and fastens to a hose clamp on the other side of the snout. The older ones had the clamp on the outside of the snout but lately Ive seen them on the inside. Definitely easier to access on the inside but probably less durable. That said, the only broken one Ive seen has been on the outside. I riveted on a new one and was back in business. When correctly installed there can be a small gap but the lip on the T usually makes it seal good enough.
Mine have all been HeatFab/Selkirk which are good quality. I did get a different brand once and there was no lip and the fit was so bad I sent it back.
On yours, if the clamp has come off then the snout should just pull out and you can see whats going on.

 

[retlaw]

The snouts I have used (rigid liner) have had a band and clamp attachment. The band is welded or riveted to one side of the snout, goes around behind the T pipe and fastens to a hose clamp on the other side of the snout. The older ones had the clamp on the outside of the snout but lately Ive seen them on the inside. Definitely easier to access on the inside but probably less durable. That said, the only broken one Ive seen has been on the outside. I riveted on a new one and was back in business. When correctly installed there can be a small gap but the lip on the T usually makes it seal good enough.
Mine have all been HeatFab/Selkirk which are good quality. I did get a different brand once and there was no lip and the fit was so bad I sent it back.
On yours, if the clamp has come off then the snout should just pull out and you can see whats going on.

I reread your post and I think that yours is still fastened and you are just questioning the gap. Your clamp must be on the outside of the snout. You could try to tighten it but dont go beyond snug. Those clamps can strip. Your gap looks pretty typical. If the snout is tight to the T, I would say its nothing to worry about. I suppose you could cement it but I doubt its needed.

 

[retlaw]

I reread your post and I think that yours is still fastened and you are just questioning the gap. Your clamp must be on the outside of the snout. You could try to tighten it but dont go beyond snug. Those clamps can strip. Your gap looks pretty typical. If the snout is tight to the T, I would say its nothing to worry about. I suppose you could cement it but I doubt its needed.

Ha...I looked closer and now I think yours may not be fastened. I cant see the band in that gap. I would investigate to see.

 

[H3selrahc]

Ha...I looked closer and now I think yours may not be fastened. I cant see the band in that gap. I would investigate to see.

Yeah I can’t see a screw anywhere from outside of the house up inside the T . It looks like my inside pipe slides into the tee like some kind of extension maybe .

But my problem trying to deal with it inside is the wall thimble is cemented to the brick walll.
So I can’t see one either. Ideally that gap should be flush right ?

Might have to just fire it up tonight and keep searching for a fix. I’ll post some pictures from the wall inside

 

[H3selrahc]

I reread your post and I think that yours is still fastened and you are just questioning the gap. Your clamp must be on the outside of the snout. You could try to tighten it but dont go beyond snug. Those clamps can strip. Your gap looks pretty typical. If the snout is tight to the T, I would say it’s nothing to worry about. I suppose you could cement it but I doubt it’s needed.

Okay so that gap is normal maybe when it heats up it will expand a bit