Too many bends?

[Dougnyr]

New to the forum and new to pellet stoves. This site has a ton of information and is a great resource. I have searched for information about this topic and have found less bends are more efficient. My issue is, I have an existing 6.5 inch dryer vent which is approx 2ft from the floor in a concrete foundation. Relocating the hole would be a daunting task. I have purchased a PelPro-130 stove and Duravent exhaust kit. In order to align the exhaust I have used 3 45 degree adapters to get it as close to the floor as possible. A hearth pad also may be required to raise it another inch or so for the final attachment. Also, an outside air kit will also be drilled through the foundation. I used the final 45 to point it away from a future wall. My question is, is this too many bends for proper drafting? Thank you for any insight

 

[Smokinbubba]

I would think you will be fine. I run a 45 into a 90 then outside with a 12" piece. Outside looks just like yours. Mine works fine. I just lbt mine more just to be sure. If you dont have a leaf blower, u need one

 

[johneh]

Dougnyr welcome to the forum

I have 3 -45s in my set up and it works fine and has for the last 19 years

 

[SciGuy]

New to the forum and new to pellet stoves. This site has a ton of information and is a great resource. I have searched for information about this topic and have found less bends are more efficient. My issue is, I have an existing 6.5 inch dryer vent which is approx 2ft from the floor in a concrete foundation. Relocating the hole would be a daunting task. I have purchased a PelPro-130 stove and Duravent exhaust kit. In order to align the exhaust I have used 3 45 degree adapters to get it as close to the floor as possible. A hearth pad also may be required to raise it another inch or so for the final attachment. Also, an outside air kit will also be drilled through the foundation. I used the final 45 to point it away from a future wall. My question is, is this too many bends for proper drafting? Thank you for any insightView attachment 254872

Looks good to me.

Hugh

 

[bogieb]

Looks fine to me. A hearthpad or concrete blocks is probably a good idea so that you aren't all bent like a pretzel, or laying on the floor for maintenance. Your knees will thank you

 

[hinkle]

I got two 90* bends in mine to meet the previous exhaust hole. Been working fine for 8 years.

 

[Pellet rick]

Your fine.