dumb question - how do I attach the appliance adapter to my stove?

[sandman460]

I have a Big E, how do I attach the appliance adapter to the stove? Do I seal it with High temp RTV, and put a screw in it to keep it in place?

Thanks in advance,
Pat

 

[hearthtools]

both

 

[kinsmanstoves]

High temp silicone does great with Dura Vent Pellet Vent Pro. On the Breckwell stoves it is hard to get a good angle for a screw.

Eric

 

[sandman460]

I'm thinking I can cut one small short slit (or 2 at 180 degrees across from each other) in the sleeve that slips over the aluminum casting for the exhaust, and put a worm drive clamp on it as well as seal it with high temp RTV. Should work pretty good.

 

[sydney1963]

I just used the sealant. No leaks

 

[HopeItBurns]

First slipped hose clamp on pipe, put RTV on aluminum exhaust pipe, installed pipe, put aluminum tape around seam, tighten hose clamp. NO Leaks

 

[woodsman23]

How could you possiblity screw it into the stove it's kind of thick steel coming off the stove don't you think?. RTV it and be done with it. SCREW????

 

[sandman460]

It slips onto the aluminum casting coming off the exhaust blower. I would have to drill a hole for a self tapping screw to screw into the side of the adapter sleeve that slides onto the casting. Rather than drill a hole in this, I thought a clamp would be a better way to do it.

 

[sydney1963]

Just goop on the RTV. On the outside of where they come together.

 

[lecomte38]

building code might require screws.