Liner to Insert Connection Options?

[illini81]

Is there such a thing as a telescoping pipe connection for an insert? I pulled my insert for the first time for a hearth renovation project a few weeks ago. Disconnecting the pipe was a serious pain. Re-connecting it later was even harder. Even though the lowest section of my chimney pipe is flex pipe, it is really not that flexible. I have heard guys talk about a telescoping pipe connection for a free-stander, and I was wondering whether there is anything similar for an insert that facilitates an easier connection?

 

[bholler]

Is there such a thing as a telescoping pipe connection for an insert? I pulled my insert for the first time for a hearth renovation project a few weeks ago. Disconnecting the pipe was a serious pain. Re-connecting it later was even harder. Even though the lowest section of my chimney pipe is flex pipe, it is really not that flexible. I have heard guys talk about a telescoping pipe connection for a free-stander, and I was wondering whether there is anything similar for an insert that facilitates an easier connection?

Nope they can be a pain for sure. But luckily they almost never need unhooked.

 

[illini81]

Nope they can be a pain for sure. But luckily they almost never need unhooked.

That's a bummer

 

[bholler]

That's a bummer

Luckily you will probably not have to remove it again untill it's time to replace it. I suppose you could use a stainless telescoping section of rigid pipe but you almost never have room for that on an insert

 

[RobbieB]

I used the telescoping rigid solution.

 

[bholler]

I used the telescoping rigid solution.

How did you fit that into an insert install?

 

[mellow]

At least BK made it easier with the new inserts, the back section comes off that attaches to the appliance connecter, the fact it is angled helps as well.

 

[bholler]

At least BK made it easier with the new inserts, the back section comes off that attaches to the appliance connecter, the fact it is angled helps as well.

Some regency inserts have a slide in hookup which makes them easy

 

[RobbieB]

I cut the stock telescope to a minimum so it would just fit. Then moved the insert into position and extended the inner telescope into the liner adapter and rivited it in place.