Is there any advantage to using rigid straight double wall pellet pipe like that sold by DuraVent with a 5' flex piece at the bottom instead of running flex pipe the entire way up an existing masonry chimney? I'll be installing a fireplace insert pellet stove. Would the double wall help keep the flue gases hotter and provide a better draft or isn't this a factor with an exhaust fan in the stove?
Double Wall vs Flex Pipe For Chimney Liner
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I guess there will be a lot of people who like the flex pipe other ones will say go with the double wall rigid one.
You should be fine with either one. I really depends on your budget.
Rigid pipe is maybe nicer to clean etc. etc.
I have a flex pipe and it suits completely my needs. No issues at all.
Did not want to spend that extra money for something nobody sees and my Pellet Stoves could care less.
You should be fine with either one. I really depends on your budget.
Rigid pipe is maybe nicer to clean etc. etc.
I have a flex pipe and it suits completely my needs. No issues at all.
Did not want to spend that extra money for something nobody sees and my Pellet Stoves could care less.
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I went with the flex from the cleanout T up
to the rain cap. Preferred to have a one piece
set up from end to end. Just thought it would
be easier. It was definitely less $$ than rigid.
No problems running the nylon brush up there
for cleaning. If I had to do it again would do
it the same way.
to the rain cap. Preferred to have a one piece
set up from end to end. Just thought it would
be easier. It was definitely less $$ than rigid.
No problems running the nylon brush up there
for cleaning. If I had to do it again would do
it the same way.
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