FTF8 - Why was it discontinued?

[FlyFish'n]

Does anyone have a clue why FTF8 flue pipe systems were discontinued? All I'm finding is that they were - but not why. There are adapters out there to convert to 8DM, also. So I guess I could also ask why 8DM is taking the place of FTF8?

 

[bholler]

Does anyone have a clue why FTF8 flue pipe systems were discontinued? All I'm finding is that they were - but not why. There are adapters out there to convert to 8DM, also. So I guess I could also ask why 8DM is taking the place of FTF8?

Call the manufacturer and ask them if there are any options for converting. Many times there are not.

 

[FlyFish'n]

Call the manufacturer and ask them if there are any options for converting. Many times there are not.

Im not looking to adapt anything - I want to know what is wrong with FTF8, if there is something wrong with it. Is there a design flaw with it? Or was a short-coming in FTF8 improved upon with the advent of 8DM? Why is 8DM superior to FTF8?

 

[bholler]

Im not looking to adapt anything - I want to know what is wrong with FTF8, if there is something wrong with it. Is there a design flaw with it? Or was a short-coming in FTF8 improved upon with the advent of 8DM? Why is 8DM superior to FTF8?

It may not be superior at all. There are lots of reasons a company would shift from one product to another. But it's all just air cooled chimney. It's pretty crappy regardless.

I did find that there is an adapter as well