I plan on installing my wood stove this weekend into an existing fireplace. I wasn't sure about the pipe I should run up my chimney. Can I just use a single wall stove pipe or do I have to use a double wall? The chimney is in good shape. I have a 1984 Jotul 8 Spin Draft stove. The chimney is big enough to use a single wall with room to spare. I'm trying to save money. Thank you for any help offered.
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Well the simple answer is that that is what is required by code. The real reason is that in a chimney plain steel pipe wil not last more than a season or two. But you will not know when it fails so at that point you will have a pipe leaking creosote out into the space between the masonry and that pipe. When that ignites it is very dangerous.
I would say the best option for you is to check your local codes for installation guidelines. There is also an abundant amount of information on the ole google machine.
I installed new chimney last year and had I not read a lot before doing it I would not feel safe about it. Knowing what I know now I would have never lit a match in the old setup at our home. Your trusting your life to this so saving money shouldn't be your first choice. There are a bunch of folks on here that can give you all the best info. Also it never hurts to contact your insurance company and ask them what is required. Our insurance company was more than willing to pass us info on what needed to be done.
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I installed new chimney last year and had I not read a lot before doing it I would not feel safe about it. Knowing what I know now I would have never lit a match in the old setup at our home. Your trusting your life to this so saving money shouldn't be your first choice. There are a bunch of folks on here that can give you all the best info. Also it never hurts to contact your insurance company and ask them what is required. Our insurance company was more than willing to pass us info on what needed to be done.
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Thank you all for your advice. Life is certainly more important than saving some money. I'm just excited about using my first stove.
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