So, I am planning to swap out the VC Defiant with the new Enerzone 3.5. My question is does the 8" pipe that is there currently hanging that is screwed together stay in place once I remove the VC stove from under the pipe? The pipe has a straight drop of about 13' to current stove. I have not done a swap out before but I have watched an install a few times online!
I would like to think the pipe will stay in place but others have way more experience doing a stove swap. Any thoughts? I am anxious to get this project completed and the Enerzone out of the front living room floor. I am removing the lower hearth and insetting a tile base into the hardwood so its flush and not a toe stubber anymore!
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