Hello All,
I'm wondering if there is a formula or rule of thumb for determining how much additional length needs to be added to the flue to compensate for elbows. In other words, how much straight length needs to be added if the flue contains X amount of elbow?
For context, I have approximately 14 feet total, but two feet of that is 30 degree elbow above ceiling. Unfortunately, there is no way to do away with the elbow. The flue was installed at the time the house was built 26 years ago, but we have never had a stove. We are looking at putting in a PE T5 or Super (both easy breathers I'm told). Complicating matters is that we are in southern CO, elevation 5000 feet.
Thanks for your help.
I'm wondering if there is a formula or rule of thumb for determining how much additional length needs to be added to the flue to compensate for elbows. In other words, how much straight length needs to be added if the flue contains X amount of elbow?
For context, I have approximately 14 feet total, but two feet of that is 30 degree elbow above ceiling. Unfortunately, there is no way to do away with the elbow. The flue was installed at the time the house was built 26 years ago, but we have never had a stove. We are looking at putting in a PE T5 or Super (both easy breathers I'm told). Complicating matters is that we are in southern CO, elevation 5000 feet.
Thanks for your help.
