Thimble Insulation or No ?

[stevesstove]

Wondering who all out there did or did not use thimble insulation and why. On my particular set up the instruction say optional so I am contemplating. I hate these decisions! Input helpful

 

[edyit]

i dont think you should pack insulation around the class a pipe, that outer ring is there to keep clearances.

 

[webby3650]

If the manufacturer allows then yes, for sure. Is that Selkirk?

 

[begreen]

It's Hart & Cooley, they sell the insulation and allow it for wall thimbles.

 

[webby3650]

It's Hart & Cooley, they sell the insulation and allow it for wall thimbles.

Correct. We use it all the time, it’s a nice option. I’m pretty certain it’s simply fiberglass insulation though.

 

[stevesstove]

The tech support at Hart and Cooley told me that you can use their insulation (TLCSI), or other line JUSI ( (Supervent brand) and SUSI (Seilkirk brand) will all work... However, one of the technicians recommended using insulation and the other did not so that's why I am asking who all used this stuff. . . I don't think its regular fiberglass though because its real dark like rock wool.

 

[begreen]

The tech support at Hart and Cooley told me that you can use their insulation (TLCSI), or other line JUSI ( (Supervent brand) and SUSI (Seilkirk brand) will all work... However, one of the technicians recommended using insulation and the other did not so that's why I am asking who all used this stuff. . . I don't think its regular fiberglass though because its real dark like rock wool.

prolly mineral wool

 

[webby3650]

I use it all the time. Other than the color, it looks and feels just like fiberglass.

 

[Ludlow]

The instructions say it gives added extra heat protection as well as prevents air intrusion and condensation when not burning. I put it in my cathedral ceiling support box but have not burned the stove as of yet. Expensive stuff so it better work in some way!