Class A Chimney

[derbygreg]

I am soon to have my Quadra Fire Isle Royale installed. Just wondering what the going rate is for Class A Chimney. I need approximately 30 feet. If you guys know of some good sources, please post.

Greg
Hilliard, OH

 

[begreen]

You can stop by and ask Rainer for a start.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/8596/

 

[jtp10181]

Class A "liner" ? Do you mean ridgid Class A chimney?

Anyway... if you are "having" it installed, isn't the company installing it providing the class A chimney?

We always use Simpson Duravent and have never had any problems.

 

[derbygreg]

Class A "liner" ? Do you mean ridgid Class A chimney?

Anyway... if you are "having" it installed, isn't the company installing it providing the class A chimney?

We always use Simpson Duravent and have never had any problems.

Yes it is a Chimney.
Yes it is being installed.

Just wondering what the going rate is per foot. Once I find out, it gives me a little to negotiate with.

Thanks!

 

[MrKenmore]

Material (pipe alone) is about $40 a foot. A 36 inch section of Metalbestos can be had for around $125. That puts you at $1,250 just for pipe. This stuff is expensive.

 

[KeithO]

See this post: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewreply/99497/

One of the other members here took my advice and confirmed: Menards has the 103HT 6" class A in stock for $57/ 36" length. Save yourself a bundle.

Keith

 

[theheatelement]

Take into consideration that rigid pipe will be harder to install then flex pipe... Just something to keep in mind when buying pipe.. We sell both types and quality is superior with both products it just all depends on the application.

See this post: https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewreply/99497/

One of the other members here took my advice and confirmed: Menards has the 103HT 6" class A in stock for $57/ 36" length. Save yourself a bundle.

Keith

 

[Eric Johnson]

I have the 8" Simpson Duravent. It's really good quality, as I'm sure MagnaFlex is. Probably better to spend a little more on such an important component of your system. If you don't you'll wish you had, sooner or later.

 

[BrotherBart]

I don't see any liners or flex in the question. Class A chimney.

Take a look here at Hart's Hearth website. Their prices for Simpson Dura Plus and Dura Tech Class A pipe are pretty much the same as our local pipe peddler charges for it. That will give you an idea if the vendor is sticking a chimney up in the air or up your a**.

(broken link removed to http://www.hartshearth.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=28)

 

[theheatelement]

Correct like Eric said, the price should not be an issue. Most competitors in our industry are right around the same price anyways, your best bet is to see what works best for you and how will installation effect you. I.e. some people might find a 25 foot piece of flex for 400 which is a great deal for 6" but they'll find a price for rigid at 250. Only difference is to install flex they might charge you 100 dollars hypothetically and to install rigid they might charge you 350. Just beware of the lowest cost.

I have the 8" Simpson Duravent. It's really good quality, as I'm sure MagnaFlex is. Probably better to spend a little more on such an important component of your system. If you don't you'll wish you had, sooner or later.

 

[theheatelement]

And after just reading their website i'm suprised they are using 430 stainless with a dimension of .016 that is very thin, most of the market uses .023 or 24 gauge.

I don't see any liners or flex in the question. Class A chimney.

Take a look here at Hart's Hearth website. Their prices for Simpson Dura Plus and Dura Tech Class A pipe are pretty much the same as our local pipe peddler charges for it. That will give you an idea if the vendor is sticking a chimney up in the air or up your a**.

(broken link removed to http://www.hartshearth.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=28)

 

[webbie]

And after just reading their website i'm suprised they are using 430 stainless with a dimension of .016 that is very thin, most of the market uses .023 or 24 gauge.

Well, it has a 25 year warranty from a well known company and passes UL HT, so I assume it is more than adequate.

Some of the flex liners on the market are as thin as .005 or .006, which is 3x as thin as this, and they also have lifetime warranties!

I don't think most folks should pay attention to these numbers when buying class A, but if coal is the fuel then it would certainly help for the customer to consider 316 grade interior, etc.

I'm certain people have opinions as to the good, better and best in Class A, but I have found most brands to be adequate for most uses - Excel is considered to be the "premium" brand, although I have never studied the exact reasons...but I do know a number of high class dealers who use only that brand. Our shop used Selkirk for many years, as well as Dura and Metalvent (Hart and Cooley) and had very few problems over 30 years.

 

[theheatelement]

Well I was more concerned with 430 as it is substandard series of stainless for rigid pipe. I can see 430 used for raincaps or anything that is far away from the main heat source but I wouldn't use it for anything such as rigid pipe, offset boxes, elbows, or stove adapters.