New chimney liner installed. (Pics included)

[NewtownPA]

A big "Thank YOU!" goes out to Hogwildz who last weekend volunteered to help me install a new chimney liner!

Here is an account of how it "went down"!

(For background information on my previous situation see the following thread (contains lots of pics as well).
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/9622/

It is my hope that this thread will give ideas to those who wish to install their own chimney liners.


316Ti Titanium chimney liner (0.006 thickness), 5.5" diameter, 25 feet lenght. Terracotta compatible top plate and stainless steel top cap. 5.5" -> 6" liner to wood stove adapter + 26 gauge steel block off plate and misc hardware (Total: ~$500). Started at about 10:00am, finished at about 8:00pm.

 

[NewtownPA]

Hogwildz straightening out the liner.

 

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Hogwildz had a great idea to use the old 6" round->oval adapter and fashion it into a "cone" with a rope attached.

 

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On the roof.

 

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Weird looking Somehow reminds me of E.T.

 

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Pic of me in the fireplace. I pulled down on the rope while Hogwildz pushed from the top. We had several “interesting” situations where the clay tiles were not aligned properly and it would not go down.

 

[NewtownPA]

Finally the liner made it all the way down! You don't understand how happy we were to see this!

 

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Here's a look at the damper plate area. The previous owner had already done the work of dismantling it so we didn't have to do anything here.

 

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After a few bends the end of the liner was situated directly over the output of the stove. (the actual chimney was significantly offset to the right).

 

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Hogwildz with his gun!

 

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A finished top cap!

 

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View of sealed block off plate that Hogwildz made.

 

[NewtownPA]

Pic1: High temp silicone and furnace cement.

Pic2: Air intake fully open.

Pic3: Secondary burn - intake fully closed.

 

[BrotherBart]

Great job gentlemen.

 

[Hogwildz]

After doing my own, I offered to help cause I know how much a PITA it is to do yourself. Man I am glad I went with double wall rigid with flex on the lower.
The two bulk time items were, getting the liner down, and the block off plate. I did both block off plates after hookup. It is a PITA, but its just too hard IMO to pre cut the hole and have the liner actually line up with the pre cut hole. Especially when the liner is curing down then straight onto the outlet.
I left the caulking to to Newtown, left him a bag of gloves, and warned him to wear an old shirt & pants. Thats was the messiest part for me.
I have to admit, his block off plate came out much nicer than the one I did here. Nice guy, good pizza & steak, and nice family, makes doing somehting for another a very worth while thing and gives a good feeling at the end of the day. Enjoy Newtown. Remember to keep an eye on that cap, I'd check once a month until you see if there is a buildup pattern, then adjust accordingly.

 

[struggle]

That is great that Hog was able to help you. Now you have a proper block off plate and should be able to sleep better knowing things should flow correctly.

 

[begreen]

Hog, you pack a mean caulking gun! Well done guys.

This should be condensed, captured and added to the How To wiki area. I'd do it but really need to get our East European trip website finished.

 

[NewtownPA]

After doing my own, I offered to help cause I know how much a PITA it is to do yourself. Man I am glad I went with double wall rigid with flex on the lower.
The two bulk time items were, getting the liner down, and the block off plate. I did both block off plates after hookup. It is a PITA, but its just too hard IMO to pre cut the hole and have the liner actually line up with the pre cut hole. Especially when the liner is curing down then straight onto the outlet.
I left the caulking to to Newtown, left him a bag of gloves, and warned him to wear an old shirt & pants. Thats was the messiest part for me.
I have to admit, his block off plate came out much nicer than the one I did here. Nice guy, good pizza & steak, and nice family, makes doing somehting for another a very worth while thing and gives a good feeling at the end of the day. Enjoy Newtown. Remember to keep an eye on that cap, I'd check once a month until you see if there is a buildup pattern, then adjust accordingly.

Thanks Hog! I have no problem being up on the ladder, but I ain't comfortable like you on the roof!

 

[Hogwildz]

No problemo, glad to help. Plus I got a bonus of tasty steak.
Are you a dad for second time yet?

 

[NewtownPA]

No problemo, glad to help. Plus I got a bonus of tasty steak.
Are you a dad for second time yet?

Either this week or the next! My wife is feeling like he/she is ABOUT to be born!

I certainly sleep easier knowing the liner is installed with a high quality steel block off plate.

 

[abj1969]

wow that looks pretty straight forward. nice work man.

 

[budman]

Hog,You are the man. :coolsmirk:

 

[Hubjeep]

Nice job.

What holds the cap to the top of the chimney? Just silicone?

Thanks,
John

 

[woodconvert]

Pic of me in the fireplace. I pulled down on the rope while Hogwildz pushed from the top. We had several “interesting” situations where the clay tiles were not aligned properly and it would not go down.

So by the looks of this pic...allz that's needed for the job is cordless drill, bottle of water, 3 candles, can of beer, rope and something to tarp the furnature. Doesn't look all that tough

Nice looking install. Just curious...did adding that liner change the performance of the stove?

 

[NewtownPA]

Just curious...did adding that liner change the performance of the stove?

HELL YEAH! The draw is significantly better, the burn is MUCH MORE EVEN, my wife and kids are safer and it felt GOOOOOOD to be eating pizza and beer at the end of the day!

It has been relatively warm here and I've fired up the stove once so far. Again, GOOD DRAW, flames heat the stove so much faster than before, no smoke (except for when the fire was first lit). I owe my debt of gratitude to Hogwildz for coming down to help me out!