I need to connect a 6" wood stove to a newly constructed masonry chimney. There will be a combustible wall to pass thru. If I am using a terra cotta crock is there any way to pass it thru the wall without building brick around it?
New Masonry Chimney Connection
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Ok are there any brands you know of that a terra cotta crock will fit inside?
Thank you
The insulated wall thimble is used in lieu of the ceramic crock. If the ceramic crock is essential it needs that large brick barrier from combustibles.
begreen,
Would I just run class A pipe thru the insulated thimble? Would that connect to the clay flue or would I need some type of adaptor.
If you get an insulated thimble designed for use with a clay liner you shouldn't need anything else. I prefer the ventis one over any others. They have a stainless sleeve that goes all the way through to the clay liner.
What size clay liner does the chimney have and did they leave the proper clearances to combustibles from the outside of the chimney?
The liner has a hole already cut in it for a 6" terra cotta crock. Yes the chimney is spaced away from the exterior wall.
Yes but what size is the clay liner? You typically will install a short stub of clay through the side of the actual chimney. Then the stainless will pass through that
kennyp2339
Minister of Fire
Why not make the hole bigger and install a short section of class A pipe to make the connection?
Using a thimble designed for the purpose is easier and ends up looking better
