Need some expert advice..

[tcskibike]

Hi all,


I am new to this forum so please be patient of this question seems now well informed.. Well I started taking down some walls in my house and my best friend said get rid of that ugly fireplace insert and faux brick hearth.. Well I took it out and I am left with this.


The center pipe was connected to a fireplace insert.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/tcskibike/Snow hawk/fireplace002.jpg

This is a pic of the cross section, there is no insulation between the inner and outer pipe.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/tcskibike/Snow hawk/fireplace001.jpg



My question is: Can I reuse the existing stove pipe (pictured in the center) for a wood stove ? T

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
TonyC

 

[Shane]

Likely not. You removed a zero clearance fireplace, correct? If so that pipe it is very likely that it's only tested to 1700 degrees and not suitable for use with a wood stove that requires 2100 degree chimney. Unless you can confirm it's listing then I wouldn't use it with a wood stove. Look for a tag or stamp on the chimney or get the tag from the fireplace and contact the company to inquire what chimney was used with the fireplace.

 

[tcskibike]

Likely not. You removed a zero clearance fireplace, correct? If so that pipe it is very likely that it's only tested to 1700 degrees and not suitable for use with a wood stove that requires 2100 degree chimney. Unless you can confirm it's listing then I wouldn't use it with a wood stove. Look for a tag or stamp on the chimney or get the tag from the fireplace and contact the company to inquire what chimney was used with the fireplace.

Thank you so much!

 

[begreen]

Is that a classA pipe to the right? You might want to double affirm that it has good clearance (at least 2") from any combustibles.

 

[tcskibike]

Is that a classA pipe to the right? You might want to double affirm that it has good clearance (at least 2") from any combustibles.

Not sure if its class A but I know its Metalbestos for my oil burner.