New install complete

[enordy]

Just wanted to share - finished the install on the new Drolet Columbia II and insulated liner. Got the liner from Rockford. The only trouble was making the turn from the shelf into the appliance connector, - the liner was not flexible enough even with the extra room from cutting out the damper frame beforehand . Had to use a black pipe from the stove to the connector. Chimney is 15', interior 13"x13" w/clay liner. The existing tile "looked ok", but why take the chance. Block-off plate is next.

 

[bholler]

You need to change out that black pipe for stainless. And the top adapter isn't seated on the liner properly. There should not be any insulation visible like that

 

[enordy]

You need to change out that black pipe for stainless. And the top adapter isn't seated on the liner properly. There should not be any insulation visible like that

Thanks - Yes, the liner didn't cut squarely at the top - it spiraled a bit and I didn't want to chase it too far...Guess I'll pop the top plate off and even it up. Is it acceptable to "seal" the insulation between the 2 liners with a hi-temp foil tape?

Is the black pipe advice because its not as robust as the SS?

 

[bholler]

Thanks - Yes, the liner didn't cut squarely at the top - it spiraled a bit and I didn't want to chase it too far...Guess I'll pop the top plate off and even it up. Is it acceptable to "seal" the insulation between the 2 liners with a hi-temp foil tape?

Is the black pipe advice because its not as robust as the SS?

Yes you can put foil tape over it but that doesn't take the place of fitting the top adapter properly.

And black pipe can only be used where it is easily visible for inspection

 

[PaulOinMA]

I bought 15- and 30- degree adapters from Rockford and let my chimney guy pick which he wanted. Rockford has a nice selection of things to pick from.

 

[enordy]

Agreed - they have a really good selection -

 

[Bill Johnson]

I also have the drolet columbia and I'm super happy with it!