My flue is 7" in diameter, but the the thimble is 6 1/4". I was told by the installer on the phone that they probably won't be able to install a 6" liner due to the small thimble diameter. I guess you need some room to sick your hands in there? Is this true? And if so, is there any way around it?
Clearance needed to install 6" liner?
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WoodBurner24 said:
If your chimney flue is 7" why are you lining it?
Unless it's falling apart, or otherwise non-compliant,
I'd just run my 6" connector into it & burn baby, burn!
cmonSTART
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Well, I haven't seen the chimney but 7 inches should be enough to get an uninsulated liner down and I don't see the issue with a 6.25 thimble. The tee pipe is only 6 inches I think. Should be just enough room.
Insulation is your friend.
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